Press Release - Big Sur Marathon - 3/14/11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

   Run to Earthbound Farm's Facebook Site for Big Sur Marathon Sweepstakes 

Facebook friends can win a trip to Monterey and the sold-out 26th Big Sur 
International Marathon on May 1, 2011

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. - The world-famous Big Sur International Marathon 
is sold-out in all but two race categories but there is still one easy way 
to gain entrance to this legendary race. Simply "like" Earthbound Farm on 
Facebook and secure a chance to win one of the healthiest vacations of a 
lifetime: a trip for two to scenic Monterey, Calif. plus two coveted 
entries to the 26th Big Sur International Marathon's events.

In just one minute, anyone can enter to win this milestone of an 
experience. From Feb 22 through March 15, 2011, those who "like" Earthbound 
Farm on Facebook and take the Healthy Lifestyle Quiz, will be entered into 
Earthbound Farm's Big Sur Marathon Sweepstakes.

Run, walk or watch - there's no more beautiful place to do any of these 
activities than Big Sur, often called "the most magnificent meeting of land 
and sea in the world." Runner's World named the Big Sur International 
Marathon one of the three best marathons in America and "the nation's Best 
Destination Marathon," and said it's one to put on "your life list."

As a long-time presenting sponsor of the Big Sur International Marathon's 
10.6- and 9-mile Walks, Earthbound Farm is offering the lucky grand prize 
winner two guaranteed entries to any of the following events on Sunday, May 
1, 2011:

* The Big Sur International Marathon (the competitive 26.2-mile run, 
sold-out since October)
* The 21-Miler (a non-competitive 21-mile walk or run)
* The 10.6-Mile Walk presented by Earthbound Farm (a non-competitive 
10.6-mile walk or run)
* The 9-Mile Walk presented by Earthbound Farm (a non-competitive 9-mile 
walk or run)
* The Big Sur 5K Race (a competitive walk or run)

The grand prize also includes roundtrip airfare for two to Monterey, 
accommodations for two at the beautiful Portola Hotel & Spa, a 
post-marathon spa treatment for two, a new iPod® Touch for chronicling the 
experience on Facebook and $500 cash (total retail value: $4500).

For sweepstakes details see the Official Rules. For more information about 
the marathon's events, course requirements and other terms and conditions, 
go to: www.bsim.org

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