You must be a 2011 USATF member to enter the Championships. If you do not have a 2011 membership, please complete a membership application first. You must also be a U.S. citizen who is also eligible to represent the United States in all international competitions and meet the eligibility requirements and qualifying standards.
To check the status of your entry, including declarations, visit the Status of Entries page (statuses are updated hourly). Athletes missing required documents (see below) will be listed as "info needed" until such documents are received.
The entry fee for the Championships is $25 per athlete. Late entries incur an additional $50 late fee per athlete (Total=$75.00) All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Online entries must be paid for by credit card ("Visa, the only card accepted by USATF") or electronic funds transfer ("electronic check").
Once properly entered, all athletes must also complete the declaration process. This process confirms your intention to compete in the Championships.
In addition to correctly entering the meet and having equaled or bettered the qualifying standard(s) during the stated qualifying periods, the following criteria must also be met:
Events in bold will be contested at the Championships. Events listed directly below those being contested may be used as alternates for qualifying. See Qualifying Guidelines below for full details.
Qualifying window: November 13, 2010 - February 20, 2011
Qualifying Guidelines
The Sport Committee Chair will adjust the standards, where necessary, 45 days prior to the competition, based on received entries at that time. Therefore, early submission of an entry close to the standard is advised.
An athlete who will represent the USA in the 2011 IAAF Senior World Cross-Country Championships and who has not met the entry standard for the indoor championships may appeal to the Sport Chair to gain entry into the Championships. However, the athlete must enter the meet and declare their intent to compete. Go to Top