Divisions & Awards

Elite Division

• Who Qualifies: Runners accepted into the Elite Program.
• Award Basis: Awards are determined by gun time.
• Award Categories:
  • Marathon: Top 3 Men and Women
  • Half Marathon: Top 3 Men and Women
• Note:
  • Top 5 Marathon Elite receive a monetary payment
  • Elite runners are not eligible for age group or non-binary awards.

Age Group Awards

• Who Qualifies: All participants based on their age as of race day.
• Award Basis: Awards are determined by chip time.
• Age Brackets: (For all races: Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K)
  • Age group awards will also be presented to the top 3 male and female in each age group, starting at 19 & Under and going to 85+ in 5-year increments. An age group masters champion will be awarded.19 & Under 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-85, 85+.
• Awards Per Bracket: Top 3 finishers in each age group.

Non-Binary Division Awards

• Who Qualifies: Non-binary participants in all races.
• Award Basis: Awards are determined by chip time.
• Award Categories:
  • Marathon: Top 5 Non-Binary Finishers
  • Half Marathon: Top 5 Non-Binary Finishers
  • 5K: Top 5 Non-Binary Finishers

Wheelchair Division

• Who Qualifies: Participants using racing wheelchairs.
• Award Basis: Awards are determined by chip time.
• Award Categories:
  • Marathon: Top 3 Finishers
  • Half Marathon: Top 3 Finishers
  • 5K: Top 3 Finishers

Important Notes

• Gun Time vs. Chip Time:
  • Gun Time is used to determine Elite Division awards, this is when the race officially starts.
  • Chip Time is used for all other awards. This time starts when your timing chip on your bib crosses the timing mats.