Eligibility Requirements

• General: All eligible members of USATF and eligible members of other IAAF member federations may compete. However, only U.S. citizens will officially score in the Championships. (Note: Non-U.S. citizens may score in the West Region Championships.)
• Qualifying Standards: There are no qualifying standards for this competition.
• USATF Membership: All U.S. citizens must be 2008 members of USATF. USATF memberships may be purchased online, through your local Association, or by contacting USATF at 317-713-4665.
• Age Divisions: Athletes must be 35 years or older on May 18, 2008. Proof of date of birth will be required from all competitors in advance. Individual competition will be conducted in 5-year age divisions. Teams compete in the youngest member's age division; team divisions are: 35-39; 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+. Individuals can only compete in one age division team. (Note: Athletes 14-34 years of age may compete in the USATF West Region Open 15 km RW Championships.)
• Clubs/Athlete Representation: Clubs must be USATF member organizations in 2008 to score team points and have athletes represent the club. Athletes may only represent a club if that club is part of their USATF member profile.