The goal of the Athlete Development Program (ADP) is to assist in the development of the next generation of GREAT American distance runners. The ADP has been a vital part of USATF since 1993.  It is a program, which enables Men’s and Women’s LDR Committees to work collaboratively to provide emerging elite athletes the ability to experience competition at the national level.  The ADP provides the athlete with $150 travel stipend, shared room for two nights, ground transportation, meals and waived entry to selected USA

Eligibility

In order for the athletes to be eligible, they must:

1. Have a 2011 USATF membership.
2. Be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18-29 post scholastic.
3. Have met one of the following times on a certified course (Please note that the age and time standards have been tightened from previous years) :
   

   	Women	Men
   1 Mile	4:48.50 or better	4:11 or better
   5 km	16:50	14:32
   10 km	35:15	30:00
   15 km	54:27	47:03
   Half Marathon	1:18:30	1:07:45
   Marathon	2:51:00	2:24:00

4. Athletes need to be in top physical shape to compete. If illness or injury occurs the ADP coordinator needs to be notified.

2011 USA Championship Events
Note deadline dates

To Apply

Fill out the application (PDF)