Elite Athlete Information

NOTE: Due to field size limitations the elite field will be limited for our 2022 event on April 23, 2022. Consideration of elite entries will be on a first come first-accepted basis. 

Athletes who wish to receive Elite Athlete status for competition in the GTC Reedy River Run 10K are selected based on the following criteria: Must meet elite athlete time standards established by the GTC Reedy River Run

1. Must complete and submit elite athlete application
2. Provide USATF number ( to receive USA award money)
3. Provide W9 form upon request and before receiving any award money​
4. Reviewed and approved by the GTC Reedy River Run Elite Athlete Coordinator.

Athletes who are interested in being considered for Elite Athlete status should complete and submit the application below.  If you have questions, please contact Mike Caldwell at mikecaldwell@me.com to discuss participation opportunities for the 10K.
Elite athlete applicants are required to list both their career personal records and best 10K since Jan 1, 2020,  along with supporting documentation that they can qualify to run within the elite time standards established by the United Community Bank Reedy River Run.
Prize money is open to US Citizens with USATF numbers only and athletes with remaining high school eligibility will not receive prize money.  See the Awards and Cash Prizes at "Awards" page.
Time Standards to be considered for Elite Status for GTC Reedy River Run 10K:
Open Males: 31:30
Open Females: 36:30
Other distance equivalents may be considered (Males: 5K < 15:00 HM < 1:10:00; Females: 5K < 17:30, HM < 1:21:00), but do not guarantee elite entry

Athletes who have been suspended for doping by a governing body, or are currently associated with a coach or agent with a history of athletes using Performance Enhancing Drugs are not eligible to participate in and should not apply for entry in the United Community Bank Reedy River Run.