Elite and Seeded Runners
ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
The 2012 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon invites elite athletes to apply to be included in our events.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 15, 2012.
To apply
Provide your age, race times (including the name and date of the race and a link to race results, if available) and other information that you would like us to consider. Please email your information to kjackson@pittsburghmarathon.com.
The following times represent the minimum standard for men and women elite runners to participate in the 2012 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon/UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon. If you completed a marathon or half marathon in the past 18 months below the following times, please contact the Elite Coordinator at kjackson@pittsburghmarathon.com
Elite Qualifying Standards
MARATHON
| MEN |
2:19:00 |
| WOMEN |
2:46:00 |
Masters men: 2:35 and below
Masters women: 3:00 and below
HALF MARATHON
| MEN | 1:08:00 |
| WOMEN | 1:15:00 |
Subelite Qualifying Standards
MARATHON
| MEN |
2:29:00 |
| WOMEN | 2:52:0 |
HALF MARATHON
| MEN |
1:12:00 |
| WOMEN | 1:20:00 |
CLICK HERE to view the 2012 Prize Purse. Race Records Drug Policy Athletes who participate in Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon events may be subject to drug testing conducted by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Athletes with positive drug test results will forfeit any prize money and will be disqualified from the event in which such athlete participated.
The men's race record is 2:10:24, set by John Kagwe in 1995. The women's race record is 2:29:50, set by Margaret Groos in 1988.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon has a zero tolerance drug policy.
SEEDED RUNNERS DIVISION
Seeded Male = 6:49 minute mile or under
Seeded Female = 7:49 minute mile or under
In order to qualify for a seeded division you must provide the race result URL that shows your qualifying time to be with the seeded runners. Results must be for a half marathon or greater distance in the 2011 or 2012 calendar year.
You will be notified via email the week of April 23, 2012 if you have been approved for a seeded position. There are a limited number of seeded spots available. Decisions will be made based on finish times and then registration date.
If you have already registered and need to update your registration with a qualifying URL, please send an email to kpavlich@pittsburghmarathon.com. Be sure to include your name, birth date, event and qualifying URL.
Deadline for placement with the Seeded Runners is April 1, 2012.
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