Qualifying Standards

The field is open to walkers who have walked 6:30.00 or faster on an indoor or outdoor track in 2004 or 2005, or 12:45.00 or faster for 3,000m on an indoor track after 11/1/2004. The field is limited to ten walkers and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The meet coordinator may, at his discretion, allow additional qualified athletes into the field beyond ten athletes.

If the field cannot be filled with athletes who meet the standards listed above, the championship coordinator may permit additional athletes to compete based on one or more of the following criteria:

1. 3,000m under 12:45.00 or 5,000m under 22:00.00 from the 2003/2004 indoor season
2. Mile times slower than 6:30.00 but faster than 6:50.00 during 2004 or 2005

All interested athletes who meet any of the above criteria are encouraged to contact championship coordinator Jake Jacobson as soon as possible.