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The Whippits Marathon Relay 98 -- Official News
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Event Date: April 26, 1998
Big Sur International Marathon Relay
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Results: New Whippits Record! 3:12 for the Fast team (4th place).
Also, team B finished in 3:32 (10th place), and team C finished in 14th
place. All out of a field of over 40 teams. Great job!
Results97: Team A fifth place (#5) out of a field of 56. Team B -- a very Scenic #40.
Who's in?
Name Paid
---- ----
Leo y
Kevin y
Anh y
Marc y
Lucy y
Mia y
Jason y
Steve y
Nikki y
Mike A. y
Nicole y
Elizabeth y
Laura y
Cathy y
The Relay teams (3 teams of 5).
Description
For the Relay Experience of a Lifetime...
It's a relay: you only run 3,4,5,6, or 7 miles! It's a team marathon.
You will be treated to classical music as you run along some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. See photos.
Each team's captain will receive a race packet and five originally designed, heavyweight 100% cotton T-shirts. Final results mailed out in September.
Race Info
April 26, 1998 -- 7:00 AM Start
1st runners need to be at the bus at 5:00 AM. You will be bused to the start in Big Sur, and to all exchange points from Carmel High School. After completing your leg you will be bused back to the finish line at Rio Road. You have the option of running through other legs if you like.
Team Fees & Registration
$250.00 == $50/person.
What to Do
- Send a check ($50) to Leo Ramos at 218 Central Avenue, Mountain
View, CA 94043.
- Indicate your preferred team (fast, very fast, scenic)
- Indicate your preferred leg (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Do you want a spot in the Team Hotel?
- Do your running training.
Scenes from the Race
(click each to bring up the full sized version)
Where to Stay April 25th in Monterey
- Stay Here: (5 rooms reserved),
$96 total/room
Lone Oak Motel
408-372-4924
2221 Fremont St.
Monterey
HOTEL DIRECTIONS:
I-880 S becomes CA-17 S.
Drive 4.0 miles.
Follow the signs to stay on CA-17 S.
Drive 3.8 miles.
Turn LEFT onto CA-17.
Drive 12.6 miles.
CA-17 becomes CA-17 S.
Drive 5.9 miles.
Take the CA-1 SOUTH exit on the RIGHT towards WATSONVILLE/MONTEREY.
Drive 0.4 miles.
Merge onto CA-1 S.
CA-1 S becomes CA-1.
Drive 21.5 miles.
Take the CASA VERDE WAY exit on the RIGHT.
Drive 0.1 miles.
Turn LEFT onto CASA VERDE WAY.
Turn LEFT onto N FREMONT ST.
Drive 0.3 miles to your destination at 2221 Fremont St..
ADDRESS OF MEETING PLACE:
O'Kane's Irish Pub
Monterey, Cannery Row
Cannery Row & Prescott Ave.
408 375 7564
What to Do
- Monterey Conference Center
Fitness Expo Friday and Saturday
8 AM to 7PM Saturday (in conjunction with race packet pick-up)
Directions to Conference Center:
Southbound on Hwy 1, take Monterey Exit. Turn
right on Camino Aguajito, then left onto Del Monte
Conference Center will be on the right across from
the Marriott.
Finish Line Treats
- Stonyfield Farm yogurt
- Cornnuts
- Big Sur Bottled Water Co
- Dole fruits
- Coors Beer
- LifeTime FatFree Cheese
