2026 Elite Athlete Qualifying Times
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Split
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Open Men
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Open Women
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1 Mile
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0:06:00
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0:07:00
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3 Miles
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0:18:15
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0:21:15
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5K
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0:19:00
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0:22:00
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*Meeting these standards does not guarantee acceptance in the Elite Athlete program. All applications are subject to the discretion of the 500 Festival.
Prize Money
To be eligible for prize money, you must be approved and registered through the 500 Festival's Elite Athlete Program. Finish order is based on gun time.
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1st
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2nd
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3rd
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Overall Men
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$750
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$500
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$250
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Overall Women
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$750
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$500
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$250
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Please Note: It is the responsibility of the athlete to determine if they are able to accept prize money and how that prize may be spent to maintain high school and/or collegiate eligibility.
*All Elite Athletes should participate in an honorable and moral manner and in accordance with USATF rules and regulations. The 500 Festival reserves the right to void prize money and/or disqualify an Elite Athlete if they are deemed to have acted against these standards.
If you have any questions regarding the Elite Field, please contact info@500festival.com.