2025 Big Sur Charity Runner Application

DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025

Thank you for your interest in running the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, or 12K, on behalf of the National Brain Tumor Society! We are accepting applications for both runners who will obtain a bib through NBTS and runners who have secured a bib through another source, such as a bib deferment or the race drawing.

NBTS is evaluating applications based on applicants who have a connection and/or passion to further the NBTS mission, the ability to meet and exceed the fundraising commitment for runners obtaining a bib through NBTS, and the ability to safely train for the race.

Fundraising Commitments:

Marathon runners: $2,000
11-Miler runners: $1,500
12K runners: $1,000

As a runner, you will receive:

Official race entry to the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon, 11-Miler, or 12K as part of the National Brain Tumor Society’s Gray Nation Endurance® Team (for runners obtaining a bib through NBTS)
A personal fundraising page and fundraising tools
Communication from NBTS staff throughout your race experience
Gray Nation Endurance team swag

Application and Acceptance Process:
When you’ve completed your application, please email Endurance@braintumor.org to confirm receipt of your application. Once received, an NBTS staff member will reach out to set up a quick call. If accepted, NBTS will notify you by email.

Please choose one:(Required)

I plan to run the 2025 Big Sur Marathon

I plan to run the 2025 Big Sur 11-Miler

I plan to run the 2025 Big Sur 12K

Applicant Name(Required)

First Last

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Do you anticipate your mailing address will change in the next several months?(Required)

(If you move during your time with NBTS, please alert our team immediately with your new address at endurance@braintumor.org.)

Yes

Maybe

If Yes, my anticipated moving date is:

Which gender do you identify as?(Required)

If you responded 'prefer to self-describe' on the above question, please feel free to utilize the below space to self-identify:

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Emergency Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Emergency Contact Relationship(Required)

Emergency Contact Phone(Required)

Employer(Required)

Job Title

I heard about the National Brain Tumor Society's Gray Nation Endurance team from:(Required)

NBTS Social Media

NBTS Website

Big Sur Website

Family/Friend

Internet Search

Online Ad

Other

Application Type(Required)

I would like to secure an entry (bib) from the National Brain Tumor Society

I have secured an official entry (bib) from another source (i.e. the race’s random drawing).

I have secured my own official entry (bib) through the race deferral process.

My "Why"(Required)

Please share your connection to brain tumors.

Brain Tumor Patient/Survivor

Caregiver

Family

Friend

Industry Professional

Medical/Research Professional

Other

Are you running in:(Required)

Are you Running in:

Honor

Memory

Other

What is the name of the individual you're running on behalf of?(Required)

In connection with the individual you’re running on behalf of, please share their brain tumor type. If you’d prefer not to say or if it’s not known, please leave blank.

If you are connected with a community health system, brain tumor clinic, or hospital(s), please share the entity.

Why are you passionate about running and raising funds for the National Brain Tumor Society through the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon / 11-Miler / 12K?(Required)

If applicable, how have you interacted with or supported the National Brain Tumor Society in the past?

Fundraising(Required)

My personal fundraising goal for the National Brain Tumor Society’s Gray Nation Endurance team is: (While the fundraising commitment is $2,000 for marathon runners, $1,500 for 11-miler runners, and $1,000 for 12K runners, why not aim higher? NBTS doesn’t hold you accountable for any goal amount over the above listed fundraising commitments. Also, you can earn more team swag as you continue to fundraise.)

My company plans to support the National Brain Tumor Society:

Through the company's matching gift program (Companies often match an employee's donation or fundraising efforts. If you aren't sure if your employer has a matching gift program, reach out to your HR department to confirm. It's a great way to double your impact!)

By making a donation to my fundraising

By learning more about sponsorship opportunities with the National Brain Tumor Society

Unsure

Not applicable

Please outline your fundraising plan as to how you will hit the fundraising commitment ($2,000 for marathon runners, $1,500 for 11-miler runners, and $1,000 for 12K runners). This could include reaching out to your network, hosting a fundraising event, matching gifts, donating your birthday to your race fundraising, etc.(Required)

Please indicate any past fundraising experience below (athletic and non-athletic).(Required)

RUNNING EXPERIENCE:(Required)

We accept runners of all ability levels. The below is for NBTS to better understand how to support your training needs.
My current running level:

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Goal finish time:(Required)

(Please note, Big Sur International Marathon has a strict 6 hour finish limit)

Current weekly running mileage:(Required)

Typical training pace (minutes per mile):(Required)

Number of previous marathons / long-distance races completed:(Required)

Names and years of previous marathons or long-distance races completed:(Required)

For the social media you actively use, please indicate the below for your personal accounts:

Facebook name:

Instagram username:

Twitter/X handle:

LinkedIn name:

Other (please specify):

I have a blog:

Yes

If Yes, the web address is:

Hometown newspaper (please specify town and state):

Current newspaper (please specify town and state):

Race-Shirt Size:(Required)

Do you know someone who would like to also run with the National Brain Tumor Society's Gray Nation Endurance program in this race or another race? If so, please enter their name and email below:

First Last

Is there any additional information you'd like the National Brain Tumor Society to know? (i.e. your best run, anything unique, obstacles overcome, etc.)

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