The first three finishers in each age group in each event will receive gold, silver, and bronze 2024 USATF Masters Outdoor Championships medals. USATF individual event Champions will also receive a championship patch. Only one patch will be awarded to an individual athlete no matter how many events they win. Patches are only awarded to individual event Champions; no patches are awarded for relays. The fourth through eighth place finishers in each event will each receive a USATF Masters Championship ribbon. Non-US Citizens are not eligible to displace US Citizens and those eligible to represent the US internationally for awards or to score points in the club competition. Those athletes will receive equivalent awards based on their overall place in their event(s); they will not receive championship patches, even if they finish first in an individual event.
Team trophies will be presented to the first place, second place, and third place teams. Scoring is both separately for men and women and combined men and women. Trophies are awarded in all three categories. Points are awarded as follows:
Your competitor (bib) number must be worn on the front during all competitions (exceptions for High Jump, Pole Vault and Throws athletes). In addition, all track athletes will be required to wear a bib number on their back indicating their age division. Field Event athletes must wear at least one bib number, front or back.
Athletes in track events must declare either online by 5:00 p.m. the day before your event or in person at least 60 minutes before the start of your event at the declaration desk near the clerk’s tent. After you declare (either in person or online), you must also check-in with the clerk 15 minutes before the start of your event. To declare online, you will need the email and registration password that you received in your confirmation email (the password is at the bottom of the email, under the heading "Managing Your Registration." Declarations open on Sunday, July 14, 2024 12:01 a.m. PDT. The deadline for online declarations are below:
Use this link to declare or scratch online.
Click "Manage My Registration," log in, click on Declare for your events. On the next screen, select "declare" or "scratch" for each of your track and pentathlon events. After you have made all your changes, click the "Save" button on the bottom of the form.
Athletes must declare at the field event venue 20 minutes before the scheduled start of all field events, except the pole vault. Pole vaulters must declare 45 minutes before the scheduled start of your event. High jumpers must declare 30 minutes before the scheduled start of your event (Schedule).
American River College is located at 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841.
The facility will be open during the following hours each day (subject to change based on final schedule):
*On Wednesday, the field event areas (vertical, horizontal jumps and throws) will be open for practice. The track will be available for inspection and warm up activities. There will be no trainers available and no coolers or water available – athletes must come prepared. Back to Top
From CA-160 N, take I-80BL E and take exit 14C for Auburn Blvd. Turn left onto Auburn Blvd, turn right onto Myrtle Ave, and right onto College Oak Drive. Continue to American River College Stadium.
From I-80 W, take exit 96 for Madison Ave. Turn left onto Madison Ave. followed by a right onto College Oak Dr. Continue to American River College Stadium.
From I-80 E, take exit 94B toward Auburn Blvd. Continue onto CA-244. Turn left onto Auburn Blvd, then right onto Myrtle Ave., and right onto College Oak Drive. Continue to American River College Stadium. Back to Top
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Two (2) competition-approved implements of every size and weight will be provided. However, it is recommended that you bring your own implements and have them certified at the Implement Inspection area. The Implement Inspection area will be located at the storage building located outside the northeast corner of the stadium for all in-stadium throws (shot, javelin and discus). Hammer and weight throw implements will be inspected at the HT/WT cage area.
Athletes wishing to use their own implements shall submit implements for inspection at least two hours before the scheduled start of their throwing event. Approved implements will be impounded until the start of the competition. Implement Inspection will be open as follows (subject to change based on final schedule):
All implements must be checked in at least two hours prior to the start of your event. Implements for all early morning throws must be checked in the afternoon before the event. Back to Top
The USATF Masters Championships Games Subcommittee will have 30 vaulting poles available for rent during the Championships in Sacramento. The cost of rental is $55 per athlete ($80 for late or onsite rental). Those paying the rental fees have access to all 30 poles, though they may have to share a particular pole with other athletes. If a pole breaks or is seriously damaged, the renter is responsible for replacing the pole. On time rental ends Sunday, July 14 at 12:00 PM, ET. For more information and to reserve and pay in advance, please click here for the Lease/Rental Agreement. Back to Top
Only ¼ inch “Pyramid Spikes” will be allowed on the competition surface. Prohibited spikes include “Needle Spike Pins” and “Christmas Tree Spikes”, and any spikes longer than ¼ inch. All shoes will be checked.
Only meet supplied starting blocks will be allowed. No personal starting blocks will be permitted. Back to Top
Packet pick-up will be located on the American River College Campus. Location and parking information to be announced. Packet pick-up hours are as follows (subject to change based on final schedule):
Any protest must be made immediately to the event head official or to the referee no later than 30 minutes after the results of the event are communicated, announced, or posted. Protests not filed within that time frame will be denied. Once a protest has been decided and the result of the protest is communicated, announced, or posted, you have 30 minutes to file an appeal. The fee to file an appeal is $100. To file an appeal, you must submit the written appeal to the Games Subcommittee. The appeal fee is nonrefundable unless your protest/appeal is upheld. Forms for both will be available at the Declarations and Clerking tables. Back to Top
For appropriate and timely processing of record applications, athletes who have not previously set a USATF or WMA record, should be prepared to submit a copy of their birth certificate or passport (driver’s license or similar is not acceptable) to the declarations table. A copy of a birth certificate is required for WMA Records. Back to Top
Starting heights for the high jump and pole vault competition will be determined by facility equipment limitations and the Masters Track & Field Championships Games Subcommittee. Minimum High Jump height is 0.87; minimum Pole Vault height is approximately 0.90m. Opening height for each group will be determined by submitted performances.
In a mixed age or mixed gender vertical competition, an athlete who has won their age group may not go out of progression unless attempting a USATF or WMA age group record. Back to Top
All eligible members of USATF and eligible members of other World Masters Athletics member federations may compete in these Championships. However, only U.S. citizens and those eligible to represent the U.S. internationally may score or win Championship medals and patches; non-U.S. citizens will receive equivalent medals, but are not eligible to receive patches.
There are no qualifying standards for this competition.
Athletes must be 25 years or older on July 18, 2024. Individual and relay competitions will be conducted in five-year age divisions.
All athletes must be 2024 members of USATF in good standing. USATF Memberships may be purchased online. Non-U.S. citizens must be eligible members of their WMA Member federation.
All clubs must be 2024 USATF member organizations to score team points and have athletes represent the club in these Championships.
Club and non-club relay teams shall be separate divisions. USATF Competition Rule 332.2(g) details the definitions for both club and non-club relay teams. Non-U.S. citizens may not be members of club relay teams.
Proof of date of birth will be required from all competitors in advance. See the Verification of Age section on the entry information page for more details. Back to Top
You must be a 2024 USATF member to enter the Championships. If you do not have a 2024 membership, please complete a membership application first. You must also meet the eligibility requirements. NOTE: If you are a multi-year member through at least 2024 you may enter using your 2024 USATF membership number.
Combined events count as the first event. All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. No entry will be considered completed unless it is accompanied by full payment of fees and all required documents (see below).
Online entries must be paid for by credit card or debit card.
USATF also recommends athletes bring a copy of their proof-of-age document to packet pick-up as a back-up measure — a proof-of-age document is required prior to receiving competitor packets. Athletes will not be considered to be entered into the meet until ALL required documents have been received. Athletes missing required documents will be listed as “info needed” on the Status of Entries page of the USATF website until all such documents are received.
To check the status of your entry, visit the status of entry page (statuses are updated hourly). ALL received entries are posted on the Status of Entries Page.
Help ensure the high quality of the Championships and future meets with a “Friends of the National Masters Championships” donation. All contributions will be listed in the official meet program, unless a supporter requests to remain anonymous. Please consider one of the following:
Relay entry forms will be available at packet pickup (see packet pickup for days and times). The fee for relay entries is $60.00 per relay (cash or check). The relay entries deadline for the 4x800 is Thursday, at 10 a.m. The deadline for all other relay entries is 1:00 p.m. the day prior to the relay. Athletes must be entered in the meet to compete on a relay team. Athletes who will only be entered in a relay may register online and select the “Relay Only” event. This will enter the athlete into a relay pool, that they can then register for a relay team later:
If an individual will be joining others to form a team and is not competing in any other events, the process described above still applies. All members of club relay teams must be U.S. citizens or USA Affiliated Athletes for WMA purposes for the club relay team to score points in the team competition. Back to Top
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (17.4 Miles to Facility) 6900 Airport Blvd, North Natomas, CA 95837 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (97.9 Miles to Facility) San Francisco, CA 94128 Oakland International Airport (OAK) (101 Miles to Facility) 1 Airport Dr, Oakland, CA 94621
For airport shuttles, please visit the SacRT website here.
Complimentary shuttle service will be available daily between American River College Stadium and select hotels listed on the housing and accommodations page. Shuttle Service will be operated on a continuous basis throughout the day. The free shuttle from the specified Host Hotels will be scheduled to have the first shuttle in the morning arrive at American River College Stadium, the competition venue, 1 (one) hour prior to the first event. At the end of the day, the final shuttle will depart American River College Stadium 30 minutes after the last event has been completed. A more specific shuttle schedule will be posted online closer to the time of the event, and will be posted within each host hotel and at each shuttle stop. Back to Top
The booking links for special rates offered by the Co-Headquarter and Host hotels have now expired. Please click here to find the best available rates for properties near the event.
2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 929-8855 Restaurant on-site Free Wifi Fitness Center Outdoor Pool Free shuttle to stadium Distance to American River College: 7 miles Booking link with event rate has expired, but please click here to find the best available rates for this property and other properties near the event.
220 Harvard Street, Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 922-4700 Restaurant on-site Free Wifi Free Parking Outdoor Pool Fitness Center Free shuttle to stadium Distance to American River College: 6.5 miles Booking link with event rate has expired, but please click here to find the best available rates for this property and other properties near the event.
500 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814 (916) 545-7100 Restaurant on-site Free Wifi Outdoor Pool Fitness Center Free shuttle to stadium (at nearby Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento) Distance to American River College: 10.9 miles Booking link with event rate has expired, but please click here to find the best available rates for this property and other properties near the event.
1122 7th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814 (916) 371-7000 Restaurant on-site Free Wifi Fitness Center Free shuttle to stadium Distance to American River College: 11.3 miles Booking link with event rate has expired, but please click here to find the best available rates for this property and other properties near the event.
4800 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95822 (916) 443-8400 Restaurant on-site Free Wifi Free Parking Outdoor Pool Fitness Center Distance to American River College: 15.5 miles Booking link with event rate has expired, but please click here to find the best available rates for this property and other properties near the event.
2230 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95821 (916) 927-2222 Breakfast Included Free Wifi Free Parking Outdoor Pool Fitness Center Distance to American River College: 4.1 miles Booking link with event rate has expired, but please click here to find the best available rates for this property and other properties near the event.
2224 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95821 (916) 923-1100 Breakfast Included Free Wifi Free Parking Outdoor Pool Fitness Center Distance to American River College: 4.1 miles Booking link with event rate has expired, but please click here to find the best available rates for this property and other properties near the event.
1782 Tribute Road, Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 929-7900 Free Wifi Outdoor Pool Fitness Center Distance to American River College: 7.2 miles Booking link with event rate has expired, but please click here to find the best available rates for this property and other properties near the event.
1780 Tribute Road, Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 920-5300 Free Wifi Outdoor Pool Fitness Center Distance to American River College: 7.2 miles Booking link with event rate has expired, but please click here to find the best available rates for this property and other properties near the event.
Athletes, officials, championship staff, and guests are invited to attend the athlete party and awards celebration on Saturday, July 20 from 6-9pm*. The event will take place at one of the Headquarters Hotels:
DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento 2001 Point West Way Sacramento, CA 95815
Tickets are $45 and include dinner, dessert, and select non-alcoholic beverages. Seating is limited; select your ticket on the meet entry form today to guarantee your spot. *Event time is subject to change depending upon the competition schedule. Back to Top
Annie Mosley Local Organizing Committee Chair amosley@visitsacramento.com John Mansoor Meet Director pausatf@aol.com Philip Leake Officials Chair pgal1@sbcglobal.net Susan Mears Race Walk Chair Back to Top