Join Us November 18, 2021 (7:30 pm EST)for the next MLDR Ambassador Call
Learn more about the USATF Club Cross Championships in Tallahassee on December 11, 2021 and the other 2022 Masters National Grand Prix championship events that will conclude with the 5k XC Championships in Boulder, Colorado in October 2022 by registering for our November 18 Ambassador call. After registering, individuals will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Get the very latest news directly from our race directors, including registration information, host hotels, and other important information. We would also like to hear from you on any questions on USATF Masters Long Distance Running that you would like answered on the zoom call or by email.
Please direct your questions to hansen.lloyd@yahoo.com.
On Sunday, October 17, nearly 300 Masters athletes gathered at Franklin Park in Boston MA to celebrate the return to Cross Country National Championships. They were greeted by a gorgeous sunny fall day with crisp temperatures and a classic cross country course. The Men’s 60+ race was won by Dan King, who pulled away for a 9 second victory margin over Joseph Mora and Robert McCormack. King also had the top age graded score, followed by Ken Youngers and McCormack. Age Division National Champions from this race included: King (60-64), Youngers (65-69), Kirk Larson (70-74), Dave Glass (75-79), and Stan Edelson (80-84). The top teams were: Athletics Boulder (60+), and Atlanta Track Club (70+).
The Men’s 40-59 race was won by Chris Garvin, followed by John Poray and T.J. Unger. Nat Larson won the age-grade competition, with Tim Harte and Kenneth Barbee following at the top. The Age Division National Champions were: Garvin (40-44), Jason Holroyd (45-49), Harte (50-54), and N. Larson (55-59). Team Championships went to: Boston Athletic Association (40+) and Central Mass Striders (50+).
Kasie Enman captured top overall women’s honors, followed by Jessica Smith, and Maggie Shearer. Michelle Rohl attained the top age grade score, followed by Marisa Sutera Strange and Karolyn Bowley. Age Division National Champions included: Enman (40-44), Lorilynn Bloomer (45-49), Bowley (50-54), Rohl (55-59), Lorraine Jasper (60-64), Alda Cossi (65-69), Anne Pelletier (70-74), Anne Molloy (75-79), Madeline Bost (80-84), and Tami Graf (85-89). The top teams were: Impala Racing (40+), Greater Philadelphia (50+), Greater Philadelphia (60+). Full results are posted on the usatf site at: https://www.flipsnack.com/usatf/2021-usatf-masters-5-km-cross-country-championships-results/full-view.html. There is also a nice collection of photos at: https://usatfmasters.org/masters-national-grand-prix-results/2020-2021-mngp/. A detailed writeup on the event by the Running Professor, including more photos, can be found at http://www.runningprof.com/. Thanks Paul!
We are about to kick off one of the best and most geographically diverse Masters Grand Prix’s in our history. Join us in Tallahassee on December 11 for the official kickoff event. This promises to be the most attended event in at least two years. Be sure to stick around in the afternoon for the after-party celebration. Please share the following schedule with your running club and friends.
Our Grand Prix scoring for 2022 will begin at the Club Cross Championships in Tallahassee on December 11, 2021 and conclude with the 5k XC Championships in Boulder, Colorado on October 22, 2022. The Grand Prix awards will then be presented at the Club XC Championships in San Francisco on December 10, 2022. Earn individual and club points at each event and score your top 5.
