Eligibility Requirements

Clubs

• All clubs must be registered with USATF for 2005 by September 15, 2005. Please submit your club application to your local Association office.
• The formation of club teams must meet all of the parameters as noted in Regulations 7 and 8 in the USATF Governance Manual, Section III. This will be strictly enforced.
• Military branches are not eligible to score in this race.

Athletes

• Female athletes must be 14 years or older on the day of competition. There is no age restriction for male athletes.
• All athletes must be a bona fide members of a registered USATF club. Athletes must be affiliated with their club as part of their USATF membership (an athlete's current affiliation can be viewed in his/her membership profile and as part of the online entry process). Athletes wishing to change affiliations can make such a request through their local Association (note that this request must be made by the athlete--see Regulation 7 in the USATF Governance Manual, Section III).
• Unattached athletes are not permitted to compete in this race. Athletes not currently affiliated with a club are encouraged to join a local club or create a new club. Contact your local Association or visit the Clubs section for information on starting your own club.
• All athletes must be 2005 members of USATF in good standing. USATF memberships may be purchased online, through your local Association Office, or by calling the USATF National Office at 317-261-0478 x309.