HMBIM Extends its Focus on Greening Events through Roaming Packet Pickups

Organization takes packet pickup process to the athletes at 3 additional Bay Area locations

Half Moon Bay, CA - Leaders of the Half Moon Bay International Marathon (HMBIM) announced an innovation to the traditional race procedure of packet pickup which improves the Green aspects of their event. For the 2012 event, the HMBIM team will provide roaming packet pickup at 4 different locations in the San Francisco Bay Area where many of the registered athletes reside. The organization will provide 2 pickup days in a Bay Area Peninsula location, 2 pickup days in downtown San Francisco, and 1 in the East Bay, concluding with 2 pickup days in Half Moon Bay.

Guinness World Record Holder to Run Half Moon Bay International Marathon

Holds record for the most number of marathons in a single year by a woman

Half Moon Bay, California - The Half Moon Bay International Marathon (HMBIM) today announced that Yolanda Holder, the reigning World Record Holder for the most number of marathons completed in a single year by a woman, will be running the 2012 HMBIM. Holder, who is competing in the September 23 event as her 80th marathon during the year, is on pace to break her own world record of 106 marathons in 2012. 

Half Moon Bay International Marathon Partners with Brazzle Berry for Volunteer Drive

Volunteer signups on Saturday, 8/25 and 9/15 to receive free Brazzle Berry Frozen Yogurt!

Half Moon Bay, CA - The Half Moon Bay International Marathon (HMBIM) and BRAZZLE BERRY Half Moon Bay are teaming up to sponsor a Volunteer Drive for the upcoming HMBIM race. On Saturday, August 25, and September 15, HMBIM staff will be on hand at the BRAZZLE BERRY Frozen Yogurt store's flagship location in Strawflower Village in Half Moon Bay to answer questions and to make it easy to sign up volunteers. In return, everyone who signs up as a volunteer will receive a FREE 5 oz serving of BRAZZLE BERRY frozen yogurt. 

2012 Half Moon Bay International Marathon Sells Out

With double the athletes from 2011, runners will come from 35 states and 6 countries

Half Moon Bay, CA - Organizers of the 2012 Half Moon Bay International Marathon (HMBIM) announced today that the event is completely sold out in all events. Athletes from 35 U.S. states, American Samoa and 6 countries will make up a field of 1000 runners across 4 events. This includes the returning champions from 2011, Scott Dunlap and Jennifer Pfeifer. In 2012, registration slots were doubled to increase the number of athletes from 2011, and the event, now in its 2nd year, still sold out quickly. 

Marathon to Pump $1 Million into Local Economy

Participants will rent hotel rooms, buy food, put gas in their cars. And note to pharmacies--stock up on adhesive bandages!

As Reported July 23, 2012

The Half Moon Bay International Marathon is still two months away, but organizers already have good news for the business community. "The event is sold out again," stated Eric Vaughan, Executive Director of the marathon. "So far we are bringing over 600 hotel nights to the Coastside/Bay Area. If you do the math, we're easily bringing over $1 million in direct economic benefit to our community!"

Celebrated athlete Dean Karnazes to be the Special Guest Athlete for the 2012 Half Moon Bay International Marathon

World renowned endurance athlete, philanthropist, and bestselling author to be on hand to inspire HMBIM athletes

The organizers of the 2nd annual Half Moon Bay International Marathon today announced that renowned endurance athlete, philanthropist, and bestselling author, Dean Karnazes will be the special guest elite athlete at the 2012 event. Karnazes, one of the most visible ambassadors for the running and endurance communities anywhere in the world brings his message of fitness, health and enthusiasm to the events to be held on Sunday, September 23, 2012. 

2011 Men's and Women's Champions Return to Defend their Title at HMBIM

Scott Dunlap and Jen Pfeifer to Compete with Athletes from 32 States and 4 Countries

The Half Moon Bay International Marathon today announced that both the 2011 Men's and Women's Full Marathon champions will return in 2012 to defend their title. Scott Dunlap and Jen Pfeifer both confirmed their 2012 entries where they will toe the line on September 23, 2012 with a packed field double the size of their competition the previous year. 

HMBIM Training Director starts Training Blog for HMBIM Athletes

Veteran ultrarunner and certified RRCA coach to share training tips to prepare for event in September

HMBIM Training Director Franz Dill will be delivering training tips and ideas for HMBIM athletes through the new Training Blog. 

Half Moon Bay International Marathon Earns Green Certification

Joins elite group of races which has met standards set by Council for Responsible Sport

The Half Moon Bay International Marathon was certified in April as a green sporting event by the Portland, Ore.-based Council for Responsible Sport for implementing sustainable and environmental practices at its inaugural race last September.

"You and your team put together a well-organized and truly sustainable event," council Executive Director Keith Peters wrote to marathon Executive Director Eric Vaughan in a letter dated April 10.

2011 Half Moon Bay International Marathon Earns ReSport Gold Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport

In its inaugural year, Coastside event showcases natural beauty and commitment to sustainability along “26.2 Miles of Running Heaven.”