Guidelines for Comp and Seeded Entries

Elite Athlete Comp Mail-In Registration Form

Elite Athlete Seeded Mail-In Registration Form  

Definition of Comp vs. Seeded Entry:

Comp Entry:  A 10K registration that has no fees attached and will allow the elite runner to start in the front corral based on the bib number assigned.

Seeded Entry:  A 10K registration that must include current registration fee and will allow the elite runner to start in the front corral based on the bib number assigned. Seeded entries will be given out based on the runner’s qualifications.

Athletes that are sent a comp entry per Get in Gear standards:

All age group winners and overall winners of the previous year will receive a comp entry by mail before the end of February.

Athletes that are sent a seeded entry per Get in Gear standards:

Elite athletes that have ranked high in the past year’s Get in Gear but did not meet the Get in Gear comp entry standard.

Athletes that have a record of performance in the past year showing potential Get in Gear course record breaking may also qualify for a comp entry after processing the following information:

Send by e-mail (Get In Gear) or fax (612-722-5414) the following information:

-Entry form with completed information plus USATF Number and Social Security Number. Entry form must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2010.

Entry form must have:

- Your signature
- Resume of past performances from the previous year

Once we receive this information, we will contact you (with the contact information you've provided) to confirm your status.

Elite Athlete Packet Pick-up: You may pick up your packet either Friday, April 23, from Noon-8:00p.m. at the Minnehaha Park Pavilion and look for the signage for Elite Athlete Pick-Up OR Saturday, April 24, before 8:00a.m. at the T-Shirt Tent located near the pavilion.  Note: Get in Gear will absorb the cost of parking in the park on Friday, April 23, for people picking up their packets.

Note: Get in Gear will absorb the cost of parking in the park on Friday, April 23, for people picking up their packets.