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The race was well organised and fun, runners were supported along the way - great - and the atmosphere was fantastic - thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of the day.
Elite Athletes
The 2009 Great Australian Run has been designated by Athletics Australia as the Australian National Road Running Championship for men and women. In addition to the “Australian only” prize fund offered last year the first three male and female finishers will be awarded AA Championship Medals.
Prize Fund
(applicable for first 10 Australian Male competitors & first 10 Australian Female competitors)
1st $1,500 / 2nd $1,300 / 3rd $1,100 / 4th $900 / 5th $700 / 6th $500 / 7th $300 / 8th $200 / 9th $150 / 10th $100
To qualify for this element of the contest you must be a member of an AA affiliated club and meet the minimum entry standards below. All qualifying entrants will be allocated “elite numbers” and will start the race in the first block of runners. Qualifying female Championships entrants will be allocated numbers in the elite women’s race which starts some time before the men and mass race, this permits an unobstructed, un-paced run as well as clear TV coverage. We cannot consider female performances made in the mass mixed gender race when computing the female championship results. Standards for inclusion in Elite categories and Australian Championships for 2009 are as follows. Times should have been achieved since 1st September 2008.
Elite “A” standard for free entry
Top 20 finisher male or female in 2008 Great Australian Run, a Sydney City to Surf finishing time Male 46:12:00, Female; 56:00:00
OR Certified accurately measured road race or track performance as follows:-
|
Female (hh:mm:ss) |
Male (hh:mm:ss) |
| 10,000m track /10km Road |
00:36:00 |
00:30:30 |
| 15km road/track |
01:00:00 |
00:49:30 |
| ½ Marathon road |
01:20:00 |
01:07:00 |
Elite “B” standard for 50% discount entry fee
Sydney City to Surf finishing time Male; 49:00:00, Female; 59:44:00 OR Certified accurately measured road race or track performances as follows:-
|
Female (hh:mm:ss) |
Male (hh:mm:ss) |
| 10,000m track /10km Road |
00:39:00 |
00:32:00 |
| 15km road/track |
01:04:00 |
00:52:30 |
| ½ Marathon road |
01:25:00 |
01:10:00 |
Note:
1. All qualifying performances should have been made since 1st September 2008.
2. Proof of performance may be requested.
If you meet either of these standards and wish to take part download the entry form and send along with cheque payment of $35 (if you are elite standard B) and proof of performance to;
Elite Entry
Great Australian Run
PO Box 215
Essendon
Vic 3040
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