THE RECENT CLOSURE OF HIGHWAY 1 NEAR BIG SUR HAS AFFECTED THE ROUTE OF THE ANNUAL BIG SUR MARATHON. RACE OFFICIALS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT A MODIFIED COURSE WILL BE USED FOR THE 2011 RACE. THE COURSE WILL BEGIN AND END AT RIO ROAD IN CARMEL, AS OPPOSED TO THE TRADITIONAL BIG SUR TO CARMEL COURSE. THE COURSE WON’T BE COMPLETELY FINALIZED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, AND OFFICIALS HOPE TO ROUTE THE RACE THROUGH PARTS OF POINT LOBOS STATE RESERVE.
