Weekend Events
HOKA x FLEET FEET PUB RUN | THURSDAY, APRIL 23 @ 6 PM
Fieldwork Brewing Company – 560 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
Join HOKA and Fleet Feet Monterey at Fieldwork Brewing Co for a demo run featuring the all-new Cielo X1 3.0 and Mach 7. All paces encouraged and welcome! Don’t miss out on the fun!
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EXPO HAPPY HOUR | 2 – 5:30 PM | FRIDAY, APRIL 24 & SATURDAY, APRIL 25
Health & Fitness Expo – 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
Visit the Runner Lounge presented by United Airlines and Monterey Regional Airport for Happy Hour featuring beverages from Peter B’s and Folktale Winery & Vineyards. Purchase a commemorative glass for complimentary beverages.
HOKA BIG SUR FLY LAB | FRIDAY, APRIL 24 & SATURDAY, APRIL 25
Health & Fitness Expo – 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
Join HOKA at the Fly Lab at the Big Sur Marathon expo with a demo experience and sweepstakes where you can be entered to win a pair of Cielo X1 3.0 or Mach 7 and an entry of your choosing into one of the five distances offered at the 2027 Big Sur International Marathon.
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HOKA SHAKEOUT RUN | SATURDAY, APRIL 25 @ 8 AM
Meet Outside the Health & Fitness Expo – 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
Join HOKA, Fleet Feet Monterey, and Precision Fuel & Hydration for a shakeout run with demos of the all-new Cielo X1 3.0 and Mach 7. The first 400 runners receive a HOKA shakeout run shirt. Distribution starts @ 7:15 AM.
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EXPO CLINICS | SATURDAY, APRIL 25 @ 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM
2nd Floor of the Health & Fitness Expo – 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
10:30 AM – Running Through Every Season:A conversation with Olympian Emily Infeld & Lindsey Hein
Olympian Emily Infeld joins podcaster Lindsey Hein for a candid conversation on what it means to pursue excellence across every stage of life and running. From her 2016 Olympic appearance to her 2025 national title in the 10,000 meters, Emily reflects on the evolution of her career, and what it looks like to hold big goals while stepping into a new chapter: pregnancy. Together, they’ll explore training, nutrition, and mindset during this transition, as well as the foundational role her family played in shaping a lifelong, positive relationship with the sport. With her father taking on the Boston 2 Big Sur challenge as part of his goal to run a marathon in all 50 states, this session reminds us that running isn’t just about performance, but about longevity, joy, and the many seasons that shape us.
1:30 PM – Tips on Running the Big Sur Course
A panel discussion with several many-time-finishers. They will share tips for runners of all abilities about how to have their best race on the challenging and scenic Big Sur International Marathon course. A must for first-time participants and those looking for solid advice. A panel discussion with several many-time-finishers. They will share tips for runners of all abilities about how to have their best race on the challenging and scenic Big Sur International Marathon course. A must for first-time participants and those looking for solid advice. Moderated by Hugo J. Ferlito (33 time finisher, Past Chairman of the Board); panelists are Adam Roach (Men’s 5x Winner), Kelly English (22-time finisher), and Tom Foreman (journalist, author, and 6-time finisher).
3:30 PM – Relay Clinic with Ben Balester
Important tips and information for those running the four-person Marathon Relay.
BOSTON 2 BIG SUR MEETUP & GROUP PHOTO | SATURDAY, APRIL 25 @ 4 PM
Plan to meet at on the second floor of the Conference Center on the balcony between Stevenson 1 and 2 Saturday afternoon at 4:00 PM for a special group photo opportunity and meet up. Come and meet your fellow B2B runners!
VIP PROGRAM MEETUP & GROUP PHOTO | SATURDAY, APRIL 25 @ 4:30 PM
Big Sur VIP Runners, plan to meet at Stevenson 1 on the second floor of the Conference Center on the balcony between Stevenson 1 and 2 Saturday afternoon at 4:30 PM for a special group photo opportunity and meet up. Come and meet your fellow VIP runners!
PRE-RACE PASTA DINNER | SATURDAY, APRIL 25
Monterey Marriott – 350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940
4:30 & 6 PM Seatings – Tickets Required (Purchase Online via your Participant Account)
Join us on Saturday evening, April 25th at the Monterey Marriott for a pasta-focused buffet-style dinner featuring pasta with pomodoro sauce, parsley, tomato, garlic and caper sauce, chicken, steamed artichokes, asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, mixed green salad with ranch, caesar, or red wine vinaigrette, bread and butter, and assorted desserts. It’s a simple and perfect pre-race dining option located just across from the Health & Fitness Expo. Pick up your bib, then walk across the street and fill up your belly with a nutritious, delicious meal shared with your fellow runners. There will be gluten free option.
Adult tickets are $40 and youth (12 & under) tickets are $25.
Pre-purchased tickets are available for pick-up at the Expo. Additional tickets available for purchase at the Expo while supplies last.
