Runners competing in the 2022 USATF Masters 10 km Championships on Sunday, April 24, 2022 as part of the James Joyce Ramble in Dedham, MA should be aware of the following points of emphasis. Competitors who fail to comply with these and other applicable USATF Rules of Competition risk possible disqualification. These Technical Instructions will also be available at Packet Pick-up for perusing. Questions should be directed to the Championship Referee, Michael Scott. Start Time: 11:00 a.m. on East Street, one block south of the Estate grounds. Packet Pick-up:
Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham Htl & Conf Ctr 55 Ariadne Rd. Dedham, MA 02026 1-781-329-1000
The Race Course: The course map is available online and at packet pick-up. The course is the roadway between its edges and curbs. Please follow directions of course marshals and any road cones. A course map is available at: www.ramble.org. The course certificate and map are available here.
Illegal Assistance: Anyone found to have received illegal assistance is subject to disqualification. “Assistance” is the conveying of advice, information, or direct help to an athlete by any means, including a technical device. It also includes pacing in running or walking events by persons not participating in the event, by competitors lapped or about to be lapped, or by any kind of technical device. Verbal or other communication, without the use of any technical device, from an individual not on the course shall not be considered assistance. The course is defined as the roadway and bike path between their edges and curbs. Pacesetting, by a person entered in an event as an officially designated pacesetter, is permissible. There are no designated pacesetters for this event. All athletes should compete honestly with bona fide effort in all Masters LDR Championship events. To that end, pacing by an athlete of the opposite gender in a mixed gender championship race could be considered "illegal assistance" and dealt with accordingly by the Referee. We discourage all instances of a "faster" spouse pacing a "slower" partner in Masters LDR mixed gender championship events. The "faster" spouse is obviously not competing honestly with bona fide effort.
Team Uniform Rule: All members of each team must be clearly identifiable as team members. Team identification shall be clearly visible and shall distinguish one team from another. The jersey or singlet worn by the members of a team (e.g. Atlanta Track Club M80+ “A” team) in all Masters LDR Championships shall be basically identical for each member in color and style, and must be clearly visible throughout the race (i.e., worn as the outer garment if other apparel items are worn underneath by one or more team members). Individuals not complying with this uniform rule may be disqualified from scoring for a team. Front and back bibs must be securely fastened (4 pins) to this outermost jersey or singlet. The USATF Clerks will begin to verify team uniforms at the start line from 10:30 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. All scoring team members should be present at check-in. Do not wait until the last minute to verify team uniforms. Early check-in is encouraged at the Packet Pick-up area prior to 10:30 AM. “B” Teams: If a club enters two (or more) teams in the same team age/gender division, then members of these teams shall wear different singlets. If this is not possible, then the games committee shall issue identifying letters to all members of the “B” teams to be worn on the back of the singlet. Stick-on letters (“B,” “C,” etc.) will be available at packet pick-up and at the start line.
2022 USATF Masters 10 km Championships Prize Money Breakdown: USATF Championship medals will be awarded to the top 3 places in each 5-year individual division for both Masters Men and Women (40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, etc.), the top 3 Age Graded Masters Men and Women, and the top 3 Overall Masters Men and Women. A total of up to $10,850 in prize money will be awarded to member USATF Masters runners who have appropriately entered the Championship competition. Prize money is available for U.S. citizens only, per USATF Championship rules. All prize money will be mailed to clubs or individuals following the race. Non-citizens who are USATF members are welcome to compete, but may not score for a team nor win USATF medals and prize money. Non-citizens can qualify for Elite Performance Medals. Elite Performance Medals will be given to all competitors achieving at least 80% age graded in accordance with the USATF tables. You can find a link to a calculator consistent with the 2020 tables here.
Prize Purse: $10,850
1st
$500
2nd
$400
3rd
$300
4th
$200
5th
$150
6th
$125
7th
$100
$250
$75
Drug Testing: All competitors entered in the USATF Masters 10 km Championships are eligible for “in-competition” drug testing. Any questions regarding prescriptions or other over-the-counter medication should be directed to the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) at 1-888-233-0393. If the 2022 USATF Masters 10 km Championships are selected for drug testing, prize money checks will be mailed following our receipt of the drug testing results. The race has no control over when the results of the drug tests are released, and we cannot release the prize money until we have official results as it can directly affect the distribution amounts.
Protests: Protests concerning the result or conduct of an event shall be made to the Referee at once and not later than one hour after the announcement/posting of the results.