Athlete Information

Eligibility

You must be a 2021 USATF member to enter the 2021 USATF Masters 5 km Cross Country Championships. All Masters athletes must be citizens of the United States and eligible to represent the United States in international competition to be eligible for team scoring and for USATF medals and prize money. Non-citizens who are USATF members are welcome to compete, but may not score for a team nor win USATF individual championship medals and prize money. However, any non-citizen USATF member who would otherwise displace a USATF citizen member for an individual award will receive a non-championship medal.

Contacts

• Steve Vaitones: svaitones@usatfne.org (617-566-7600)

Course Details

Franklin Park, Boston, MA
99%+ grass or unpaved, 2 asphalt crossings (Course Map)

Entry Information

To enter the Championships, you must be a 2021 USATF member. Click here to join now! Click here to look up an existing membership number and/or retrieve a password.

Your Date of Birth (DOB) MUST be verified; if you have not previously had your DOB verified, please follow the procedure below: 
 
To upload a copy of your passport or birth certificate, you will need to log in to your USATF Connect account and upload the copy under the “Athlete Verifications” tab. If you need help with this process, here is a step by step video to assist you with the uploading process.
 
Register online only here.

Entry Deadlines

On-time Registration Deadline	11:59 p.m. PT on Wednesday, October 13, 2021	$40
Late Registration Deadline	11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, October 15, 2021	$50

No on-site registration! No race day registration!

Event Information

Saturday, October 16 - 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Hilton Boston/Dedham
Pick up race packets at Host Hotel
 
Sunday, October 17 - 9:00 a.m. until 15 minutes before race time
Pick up race packets at the Cross Country office trailer at Playstead Field at the finish line of the cross country course.

Technical Meeting

• Open to: Coaches, Athletes, Officials, Team Managers, etc.
• Where: Headquarters Hotel - Hilton Boston/Dedham
• When: Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

Race Day Schedule

Sunday, October 17, 2021

9:00 a.m.	Packet Pick-up — Cross Country Office Trailer near Finish
10:00 a.m.	USATF Masters Men 60+ Championship
10:45 a.m.	USATF Masters Men 40-59 Championship
11:20 a.m.	USATF Masters Women Championship

Awards Ceremonies – on-site – as soon as possible after the last race

Note: There is a one-hour protest period after each race result has been posted.

Hotel Information

Hilton Boston/Dedham – Headquarters Hotel
25 Allied Dr.
Dedham, MA 02026
Ph: 781-329-7900
Booking Link for USATF rate

Prize Money

• USATF Masters Championship Prize Money (Total $5400)
• Individual Masters Championship Prize Money ($2300)
• A total of $2000 in Prize money for all Masters Age Group Champions will be given to the top individual (champion) of each 5-year Age Group (Masters Men and Masters Women) in the amount of $100.
• A total of $300 in Prize Money will be given to the top individual (champion) Age-Graded Masters Men and Masters Women finisher from each of the three races in the amount of $100 (M40+, M60+, W40+).
• Masters Championship Team Prize Money – A total of $3100 in Team Prize money will be awarded per the chart below:

Men
MenPlace	M40+	M50+	M60+	M70+	M80+
Men1st	$250	$250	$150	$150	$150
Men2nd	$125	$125	$75	$75	$75
Men3rd	$75	$75	$50	$50	$50

 

Women
WomenPlace	W40+	W50+	W60+	W70+	W80+
Women1st	$150	$150	$150	$150	$150
Women2nd	$75	$75	$75	$75	$75
Women3rd	$50	$50	$50	$50	$50

Note: Team Prize Money is prorated for the number of scoring members.
 
Note: Only USATF members who are U.S. citizens may win USATF medals and other Championship awards.

Other USATF Masters Championship Awards

USATF Championship medals will be awarded to individuals placing in the top three of each 5-year age division.
 
USATF Championship medals will be awarded to the declared members of teams placing in the top three of each 10-year team age division.
 
USATF Championship medals will be awarded to the top age graded finisher from each of the three races. (Masters M40+, Masters M60+, Masters W40+)

Attractions in the Boston area for history buffs include:

• Boston Common

• Freedom Trail

• Paul Revere House

• Faneuil Hall

• USS Constitution, ‘Old Ironsides’

• Minuteman National Historic Park, Concord & Lexington

Other Attractions include:

• Franklin Park Zoo

• Museum of Fine Arts

• Museum of Science

• New England Aquarium

• Fenway Park