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2022 USATF Half Marathon Virtual Challenge presented by Toyota

Date & Time

  • May 04 - 15, 2022
  • 5/4 12:00 AM - 5/15 11:59 PM

Location & Venue

Registration

On-line registration for this event has begun and will conclude on May 15. You can register via AthleticAPP or click below.

Schedule of Events

March 2 - March 13 USATF 15 km Virtual Challenge presented by Toyota
April 19 - May 3 USATF 1 Mile Virtual Challenge presented by Toyota
May 4 - May 15 USATF Half Marathon Virtual Challenge presented by Toyota
October 5 - October 16 USATF 10 Mile Virtual Challenge presented by Toyota
November 2 - November 13 USATF 5 km Virtual Challenge presented by Toyota

USATF is committed to creating a culture that clearly advocates, and provides for, a safe environment in which our athletes compete and participate. USATF believes this is paramount to the success of all our programs. The events listed above are the only events that will be contested during the 2022 USATF Road Racing Virtual Challenge Series. For the 2022 USATF Road Racing Virtual Challenge Series, USATF does not recommend and will not recognize any events not listed on this page. USATF recommends that all participation in the 2022 USATF Road Racing Virtual Challenge Series take place with proper equipment and appropriate supervision and athletes should follow all state and local traffic and safety laws while participating.

Registration Information

This challenge is open to athletes of all ages and to both USATF Members and non-members. Registration will be open for all events on ­­­­March 2, 2022 and conclude at the end of each respective challenge date (above). 

Runners should select a route that is safe while still following state and local COVID-19 restrictions. To find information about local guidelines, runners may visit https://web.csg.org/covid19/state-covid-19-websites-and-related-resources/. USATF also has a Coronavirus information page at www.USATF.org/COVID19. All participants are also required to follow and abide by all traffic safety laws.
 
Tools such as Google Maps have distance measuring options to roughly measure landmarks in runner’s areas to lay out a course. Loop courses are acceptable. We recommend athletes use the features of AthleticAPP to record the appropriate distance and then automatically upload the GPS Tracked time of their run. Alternatively, runners can submit a photo of another GPS recording device log or activity.
 
All submissions will be reviewed and verified. Once submission have been reviewed and verified, the leaderboard will be updated in real time to reflect current results. Athletes will be able to view other athletes’ postings and their photo submissions.

How To Submit Your Results

Use the AthleticAPP notification to submit your result. You will have several options:

  • Use AthleticAPP's GPS Record Run
    • Click START and run a Half Marathon course of your choosing.
    • You should attempt to run a "Loop Course" - meaning the start and finish are at the same location to equalize any elevation gain or loss.
    • When you reach a Half Marathon, the app will automatically chime and stop your time.
    • Add relevant photos and videos to your submission to complete your virtual story.
    • Tap the submit button to finalize your result.
  • Use a smartwatch or stopwatch to time your Half Marathon
    • Submit a photo of your watch including the time.
  • Post a Half Marathon time from an in-person event, as long as it takes place May 4 - May 15
    • Submit a photo and link to the official event results in the comments.

A video guide on how to submit results can be found here. 

Results will need to be submitted via AthleticAPP and should be accompanied by evidence of your result. Note: due to the distance of these events, videos/recordings are not recommended.
 
You may use the Record Run feature of AthleticAPP, being able to select the appropriate distance and then automatically upload a GPS Tracked time of your run. Alternatively, you can submit a photo of another GPS recording device log or activity.
 
Once your activity has been uploaded, the leaderboard will be updated in real time to reflect current results. Athletes will be able to view other athletes’ postings or look at photos of their competition. Results for each event will lock on the last day at 11:59 p.m.
 
Don’t forget to tag us on Social Media by using @USATF and #USATFToyotaVC.


*USATF reserves the right to review submissions to ensure that they are appropriate and consistent with its policies and procedures.  No submission can contain material that violates or infringes any rights of any other party, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity or any other intellectual property rights or civil rights.  The submission should not disparage USATF or any third party (including, but not limited to, USATF’s partners, sponsors or suppliers). The submission must not contain material that is inappropriate, indecent, obscene, hateful, tortious, defamatory, slanderous or libelous. The submission must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age.  The submission must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation or contrary to the laws, regulations or ordinances in the location where they are created.  The submission must not contain or promote illegal drugs or firearms (or the use of any of the foregoing), or any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous.  You understand that any decisions regarding any of the above shall be in the sole and exclusive discretion of USATF. 

By entering your results, you warrant and represent to USATF that; (a) you are the sole and exclusive owner of your submission; (b) the submission will not infringe on any rights (including, without limitation, any intellectual property rights); (c) any third parties in the submission have given you their consent to be included in the submission; and (d) all information you provided is true and accurate.  Also, by providing your submission, you are consenting to give USATF a royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, publish and display your submission, in whole or in part, on a worldwide basis, in any form, media or technology now known or later developed for purposes of the 2022 USATF Road Racing Virtual Challenge Series. Receipt of submission by USATF will not be acknowledged or returned.  

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Other Information

Please be sure to participate in a safe environment (e.g. please stay away from high traffic areas or areas that may be unsafe for any reason). Participants and coaches should be aware of the area that they are competing in and be respectful of other bystanders and/or property in the area. USATF is not be responsible for injury or harm to people or property from your participation in the 2022 USATF Road Racing Virtual Challenge Series.

Prior to participating in the 2022 USATF Road Racing Virtual Challenge Series, please make sure you and/or your coaches are aware of any health limitations you might have (e.g. pre-existing injuries, asthma, etc.) and ensure that quick access to proper treatment and/or medical attention is available to you, if needed.

USATF is committed to keeping our sport safe. You and/or your coaches should take time to review and complete the US Center for SafeSport “SafeSport Trained” course. For those who have already completed the course, take this time to review the policies, procedures and best practices at www.SafeSport.org.

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