Divisions

DIVISIONS

The American Hero 25k Relay Event is made up of four EVENTS:

1. The 25k Relay Divisions are for runners
2. The 25k Run Divisions are for runners
3. The 5k Run/Walk Divisions are for runners and walkers
4. The 400 meter Kids 12 and Under Divisions are for runners and walkers

All Relay teams must consist of 5 members.
A team member may compete in only one team and perform one leg only.

No one may compete in more than one event.

25k Relay Divisions (5 People per Team, Runners Only)

The one male and one female teams with the fastest times will be declared USA National Champions

25k Run Divisions - Solo event, each person runs 5 loops (Runners Only)

5k Run/Walk Divisions

1 Open Male
2 Open Female
3 Master's Men (40 & Over)
4 Master's Women (40 & Over)
5 Senior Master's Men (50 & Over)
6 Senior Master's Women (50 & Over)
7 Ultra Master's Men (60 & Over)
8 Ultra Master's Women (60 & Over)
9 Elite Master's Men (70 & Over)
10 Elite Master's Women (70 & Over)
11 Jr. Boys (18 & under)
12 Jr. Girls (18 & under)
13 Fire/Law Enforcement (M & W, All ages)
14 Military (M & W, All ages)
15 Middle School Boys
16 Middle School Girls
17 Elementary School Boys
18 Elementary School Girls
19 Running Buddy for Elementary/Middle School Kids
If you sign up as a Buddy you must run/walk with your Elementary or Middle School partner. Buddies pay the same entry fees and receive the same awards.
It is not mandatory that an Elementary or Middle School kid have a Buddy to run/walk with.
It is up to the parents to assure their child has the confidence and conditioning to perform alone.

12 & Under 400m Run/Walk

Parents may accompany small children in the 400m at no cost. Only the child has to register. Only the child receives any awards.

Special Circumstances

Escorts for blind or disabled contestants do not have to pay entry fee. The contestant's entry fee will cover both. Both get T-shirts and medals.