Wally Kastner, Big Sur International Marathon

Wally Kastner was a member of the first Running USA Board of Directors and continues to be a valued supporter. He directs a marathon in one of the most magnificent settings. If you thought that given the scenery success was guaranteed you be wrong. Great events require great leadership, imagination, meticulous planning and diplomacy. Shutting down US 1 and dealing with the Dept of Transportation and promoting an event in the Pebble Beach area, one of golf's main strongholds probably required a magician. In taking the Big Sur International Marathon from a very good event to on of the jewels of American running, Wally Kastner has shown all these qualities and his induction brings added luster to the Hall of Champions.

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