Elites
The Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Invited Athlete Information
The 2012 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon invites elite athletes to apply to be included in our events. Elite Men's and Women's awards in the marathon and the 1/2 marathon will be based on gun time (the order in which the athletes cross the finish line). The total prize purse for the 2012 event is $40,000, the most in Ohio! (see breakdown below).
Based upon demonstrated past performance, and at the discretion of the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon, a limited number of complimentary entries will be available to elite athletes. The application process for these registrations is explained below and involves a thorough check of past performances. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 31, 2012.
Time requirements to apply for Elite Athlete status (for races completed since April 16, 2011):
- Marathon: 2:30 for men; 3:00 for women
- 1/2 Marathon: 1:10 for men; 1:24 for women
To apply for elite athlete status, please forward the following information with the subject line “Elite and Invited Athlete Information” to John Martin, Elite Athlete Coordinator at JohnMartin@columbusmarathon.com
- Name, age, citizenship, current address, phone number and email address
- Race times (including the name and date of the race)
- Sponsor/Club
- All-time PRs
- Best race times since April 2011 for the event for which you are seeking elite status.
Additional information:
- To conform to national and international rules, sanctioned events may only award prize money to those athletes with valid USATF membership.
- To avoid a 30% tax on your prize money, US and Resident Foreign Athletes must possess a Social Security number. Non-Resident Athletes are subject to a 30% Federal Income Tax withholding. For more information contact the national USATF office at 317-261-0500.
- USATF Rule 245.1 "The order in which the athletes cross the finish line will be the official finish position."
- Elite Men's and Women's awards in the marathon and the 1/2 marathon will be based on gun time (the order in which the athletes cross the finish line).
Prize Money
The 2012 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon events are offering a combined prize purse of $40,000. Prize money is given to the top three female and male participants for the full and 1/2 marathon and in the marathon wheelchair division. Prize money will also be awarded for the top three female and male Masters participants in the full marathon; elite status is not required for age dependent (Masters) awards. Additionally, there will be a Marathon course record bonus of $1,500 and a 1/2 Marathon course record bonus of $750. An athlete can be awarded prize money in only one category. All prize money awards are based on gun time. Additionally, see age group award information here and Walking Division award information here.The following is the prize money breakdown:
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Event
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First
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Second
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Third
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Marathon
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$5,000
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$1,500
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$1,000
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1/2 Marathon
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$3,000
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$1,000
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$750
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Ohioan (full marathon)
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$1,000
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$750
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$500
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Masters (40 and older, full marathon)
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$750
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$500
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$250
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| Wheelchair (full marathon) | $1,000 | $500 | $250 |
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