Elite Athletes
Important USATF 10K Championship Race Information
Saturday, September 23, 2023 - Northport, NY
Elite Field Coordinator Contact:
Will Fodor
Elite Coordinator
The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run/USATF 10K National Championship
Email: williamfodor26@gmail.com
Elite racers must request a password from Elite Coordinator Will Fodor and click here to register.
Elite racers must request a password from Elite Coordinator Will Fodor and click here to register.
Elite Host Hotel:
TBD - Please contact Will Fodor for more information.
Elite Athlete Housing:
Invited athletes can choose our renowned housing program by local host families. Athletes will use race information, such as their qualifying times, to determine the housing process. Runners looking to utilize the housing program must commit to racing by September 3rd, and the housing will be provided for at most three nights (arriving no sooner than Thursday), allocated at the sole discretion of the elite recruiter and housing team.
USATF 10K National Championship Eligibility:
To be eligible for the USATF 10K National Championship, elite runners must:
- Be a US citizen.
- Have a current 2023 USATF membership.
- Provide a qualifying time equal to or better than the times noted below.
Qualifying Times for the USATF 10K Championship:
- Women: Sub 33:15
- Men: Sub 30:00
- The Elite Coordinator reserves the right to include other selected applications.
Elite Athlete Support Assistance:
- Lodging and travel assistance will be based on 10K qualifying times or equivalent.
- Qualifying times must be achieved from September 2021 to September 2023.
- All support assistance will be allocated at the sole discretion of the Elite Coordinator.
Elite Athlete Check-In and Number Pick-Up:
Friday, September 22 Bib Pick is available at the technical meeting and elite dinner.
- Northport American Legion Post #694 - 7 Woodside Avenue, Northport NY, 11768
Saturday, September 23: 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
- William J Brosnan Building (The start of the race)
USATF Technical Meeting:
Friday, September 22: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Northport American Legion Post #694 - 7 Woodside Avenue, Northport NY, 11768
- All athletes competing in the USATF Championship MUST attend.
Immediately following the technical meeting will be a dinner from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
10K Elite Race Start:
The starting line is located in front of the William J Brosnan Building on Laurel Avenue
- Elite Women - 8:30 a.m.
- Elite Men - 8:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony:
- The award ceremonies will begin at 10:45 a.m. following the race.
- The ceremony will be held on the gazebo in Northport Village Cow Harbor Park.
- Top 10 awards will be distributed.
- Top 10 prize money will be mailed after USADA clearance.
Awards/Prize Structure:
USATF Championship medals and USATF Running Circuit points will be awarded to the top 10 men’s and women’s finishers.
In order to be eligible for championship awards, prize money, or USARC points, elite racers must be entered in advance in the USATF championships field and begin with the Elite start at 8:30 a.m.
Winners in the US 10K Championship will be determined by first
across the finish.
Overall 10K National Championship Prize Money:
The top ten men and women are as follows:
Place | Men | Women |
1st | $8,000 | $8,000 |
2nd | $4,500 | $4,500 |
3rd | $2,750 | $2,750 |
4th | $1,500 | $1,500 |
5th | $1,200 | $1,200 |
6th | $750 | $750 |
7th | $600 | $600 |
8th | $500 | $500 |
9th | $400 | $400 |
10th | $300 | $300 |
Total | $20,500 | $20,500 |
Bonuses:
5K Leader Bonus $500*
*Must finish the race and be in the top 15 of your gender. Chip time will be used to determine the 5K bonus.
*Must finish the race and be in the top 15 of your gender. Chip time will be used to determine the 5K bonus.
10K Record Bonus | Men | Women | Bonus |
Course Record | 28:13 | 31:53 | $2,500 |
Course Records:
- Men: Biya Simbassa – 28:13 (2022)
- Women: Steph Bruce – 31:53 (2022)
Additional Prize Money Not Part of the National Championship – Double-Dipping Is Allowed:
Top 3 Masters M&F (USATF Membership Not Required):
- First: $500
- Second: $300
- Third: $100