USATF Masters Virtual Summer Challenge

USATF is excited to announce the first USATF Masters Virtual Summer Challenge in conjunction with our partners at AthleticNET. The Challenge is open to both USATF Masters Members and non-members, and will run August 3 - 17. USATF Masters Members will receive a virtual race bib to wear while competing!

Click to read: Rules & FAQs

Registration opens July 13th!

Results submission window August 3 - 17

Full USATF Press Release

Schedule of Events

USATF is committed to creating a culture that clearly advocates, and provides for, a safe environment in which our athletes compete and participate. USATF believes this is paramount to the success of all our programs. The events listed above are the only events that will be contested during the USATF Masters Virtual Summer Challenge. For the USATF Masters Virtual Summer Challenge, USATF does not recommend and will not recognize any events not listed on this page.  USATF recommends that all participation take place with proper equipment and adult supervision.

In the interest of safety, and knowing that access to coaches and equipment may be challenging during this time, the events offered have been limited to just those listed. We realize that this is an abbreviated list but no additional events will be contested during the USATF Masters Virtual Summer Challenge.

Note: The women's pentathlon will contest the same events as the men's pentathlon - Long jump, Javelin, 200m, Discus, and 1500m.

Entrants in the Hammer Throw, Weight Throw, Superweight Throw, Discus, and Throws Pentathlon are expected to use appropriate sectors and legal cages.

Registration Information
This event is open to both USATF-Masters Members and Non-members. Registration can be completed by going to AthleticAPP on your smart phone or tablet or by going to AthleticNET and completing the online registration. For step by step instructions please visit the meet Rules & FAQs. The registration fee will include unlimited events.
 
Registration will be open from July 13, 2020, and conclude on August 17, 2020.

Registration Fees
2020 USATF Youth Member - $10
Non-USATF Member - $20

To purchase a 2020 USATF Membership please go here.
 
As a reminder, please be sure to select events that you are able to safely complete while still following all Local, State and National laws and guidelines. Be respectful of facility closures and compete in events that you can complete in your neighborhood or backyard. Tools such as Google Maps have distance measuring options to measure short distances based on landmarks in your area, how-to guide here.

Once your results have been uploaded the leaderboard will be updated in real-time to reflect current results. Athletes will be able to view other athletes’ postings, watch videos or look at photos of their competition. Results will lock on August 17, 2020 at 11:59 pm. Click here for information about how to submit your results.

Resources
Virtual Track Meet Overview
Athletes - How to Register for a Virtual Meet
Coaches - Guide to Sharing Virtual Track Meets with Athletes
Coaches - Connecting Athletes to Your Team Using AthleticAPP
Measuring Sprint Distances via GoogleMaps