USA Track & Field (USATF) is the National Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. The USATF is compised of 59 local associations, one of which, the Pacific Association (PA), governs over the territories that include the State of California north of Mono, Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Kings, and Santa Barbara counties; and the counties of Humbolt, Washoe, Pershing, Churchill, Storey, Lyon, Mineral, Douglas, and Carson City in the State of Nevada.
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List of articles covering the 2010 Road Race Grand Prix:
The PAUSATF stages annual Grand Prix series of races for each of these disciplines, Road Racing, Cross Country, Ultra-Running, Track & Field, and Race Walking. Road Race Grand Prix races include prize money for each race and for the winners in the series overall standings. Standings are maintained and prize money offered for both individuals and teams. Road Racing features two separate Grand Prix standings, one for short courses and another for long course races. Short races are 10k and shorter, with long races defined as 10k or longer. Notice that the 10k distance can fall into either standing, based on the determination of the PA Lond Distance Running Board.
The PAUSATF recognizes competitors based on age-division and gender. Men and women compete for separate standings and prize money. Athletes under age 39 compete in the open division. Athletes aged 40 and older compete in the masters division. Older athletes compete as seniors (50-59), super-seniors (60-69) and veterans (70 & over). Older athletes are eligible for prize money and standings in the younger age-divisions.
Anyone can compete at a PAUSATF Road Race, upon the payment of the usual race fee. In order to qualify for the standings and prize money you must be actively registered with the PAUSATF. Registration is with the USATF, you will be placed into an association based on your mailing address. Clubs that wish to compete for the team standings and prize money must also be registered with the PAUSATF for the current year. While members of other associations may compete in PAUSATF races, they are not eligible for the prize money or standings. Many other associations offer similar programs, although the Pacific Association is unmatched for it's quantity and quality of events and participation.
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