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Back to 2026 USATF National Marathon Race Walk Championships

Athlete Information

Schedule

  • Start - 7:30 a.m. PT
    • Expected Finish Time for winner - 10:35 a.m. (Men) and 11:07 a.m. (Women)

Course

A World Athletics certified pre-verified 1.0 km course on Riverview Parkway and Town Center Parkway adjacent to the Trolley Square Mall at Santee Town Center, with the start/finish on Town Center Parkway behind the Mall.

Registration

Entry Deadline - Monday, January 5 2026, 11:59 p.m. PT

Registration Fees

  • $50 until Monday, January 5 at 11:59 p.m. PT
  • $100 until Thursday, January 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT

Entry and Late Entry appeals should be sent to Allen James, USATF Race Walk Chairperson.

Technical Meeting

To be confirmed

Packet Pick-Up

  • Saturday, January 10 – location to be confirmed

  • Sunday, January 11 – timing tent at the race site beginning 6:00 a.m.

Qualifying Standards

There are no qualifying standards for entry into any of the contested events.

Prize Money (Per Gender)

  • 1st $8,000
  • 2nd $6,000
  • 3rd $4,000
  • 4th $3,000
  • 5th $2,000
  • 6th $1,000
  • 7th $1,000

Prize provided by USATF. Please note that in order to be eligible for the USATF National Championship prize money, an athlete must be properly entered in the manner prescribed on the USATF website.

Please note -  U.S. athletes cannot double-dip and earn prize money in both the USATF Marathon Race Walk Championships and the international World Athletics Race Walking Tour Silver Label competition no matter what their place and performance.  

Media Contacts

  • Dan Cruz, 619-925-7671 (cell)
  • Jay Holder, 315-529-4861 (cell)

Event Headquarters & Official Hotel

Rodeway Inn

10135 Mission Gorge Rd
Santee, CA 92071

(619) 258-2020

Rodeway Inn is across the street from the racecourse.  Rooms are $117.12 for a non-smoking double-double Thursday through Sunday

  • $111.62 for a non-smoking king bed Thursday through Sunday
  • $106.12 for a non-smoking single queen bed Thursday through Sunday
All prices include tax! To secure event rates, please call the main number. Event code is: Race Walking

The current room block is 15 rooms. Housing block and pricing will be held until January 1, 2026 at which time the block will be released and rooms will be available on a space-available basis only. Facilities: Pool (unheated), free internet and coffee (6:00am – 9:00am).

Additional Official Hotel

Best Western Santee Lodge

10726 Woodside Ave
Santee, CA 92071

(619) 449-2626

Best Western is .8 miles from the racecourse. Rooms, both singles or doubles, are $152.74 per night, taxes included. Service Animals with notice upon registration are free. Other pets are $30 per night. All rooms have two queen beds. To secure the event rates, please call the main number and the Event code is Race Walking 2026. Housing pricing will be held until January 4, at which time the block and group pricing will be released and rooms will be available on a space-available basis at rack rates only. Facilities: Pool (unheated), free internet, in-room microwave and refrigerator, and continental breakfast (6:00am – 9:00am).

Carlton Oaks Golf Club

9200 Inwood Drive
Santee, CA 92071

(619) 448-4242

Carlton Oaks is 2.0 miles from the racecourse. Rooms, both singles or doubles, are $229.90 per night, taxes and resort fees included for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call to book rooms or book online. There is no room block. Rooms are available on a space-available basis only.  Facilities:  Pool (unheated) and Jacuzzi, but no gym facilities; Free Internet; Bar & Grill open 10:00am – 7:00pm.

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