Race Walk Championship and Sport Clinic

2009 Results & Awards

10km Race Walk Championship Overall Results
10km Race Walk Championship Awards

Overview

Race Walk logo

Come watch the USA Open and Junior National 10 km Race Walk Championships Saturday, May 30 at 7:45 a.m. on the Plaza. Later, participate in a FREE SportWalk Clinic at 12:30 p.m. on the Councourse level. Then try out what you learned in the "Try It" 2 km SportWalk at 1:30 p.m. on the Plaza level. The $10 registration fee includes a t-shirt and refreshments.

2009 USA 10km Race Walk Championships

The 2009 USA 10km Race Walk Championships for men and women's Open and Junior divisions will be part of the 31st annual Freihofer's Run for Women. The Adirondack Association of USATF will host the national showcase which will feature America's best Race Walkers.

Albany's historic Empire State Plaza will be the site for the Certified 1Km loop to be negotiated ten times, with the Open division winners sharing the $3000 prize money. The Fleet Feet SportWalkers, a USATF club will manage the organizational efforts. Come watch the excitement of the seven minute mile race walkers gracefully engage their hips and arms.

Entry

2008 USA 10km Race Walk Championship

There are two ways to register for the 2009 USA 10km Race Walk Championships. You may register online now, or print and mail an entry form (PDF).

Online Registration
PDF icon Print/Mail Registration (PDF)

Registration Fees

10km: $20
2km SportWalk: $10

ESP National Race Walk Course

2008 USA 10km Race Walk Winners

1km Certified Loop, at the Empire State Plaza
Surface: Red brick
Split Times / Water stations every 1km
Judging: IAAF, National, Association level certified judges

Awards:

USA Open 10km Men & Women
First Place: $500
Second Place: $400
Third Place: $300
Fourth Place: $200
Fifth Place: $100

USA Junior 10km Men & Women
Top three men and women receive USATF Medals

Masters Division
Top three men and women per USATF five-year age categories

SportWalk Clinic

12:30 p.m., Concourse Level

The unique style and techniques of race walking will be demonstrated through a "See it, Feel it, Experience it" free clinic. Learning proper movements to enhance fitness efficiency will be the objective. Weekly SportWalking clinics are conducted at Fleet Feet Sports each Monday at 6:00 p.m.



 

"Try It" 2km SportWalk

1:30 p.m., Plaza Level

Time to "experience it" by entering your first non-judged 2km SportWalk. A $10 registration for the timed walk for fitness includes a t-shirt along with technique assistance provided by USA Olympic hopefuls along with Fleet Feet SportWalkers club members around the Empire State Plaza 2km loop course.

Packet Pick-Up

The CapitalCare Health & Fitness Expo
Empire State Plaza Concourse, Albany, NY
Friday May 29th Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 30th 7:00 a.m. (on the Plaza level near the start line of the Race Walk)

Albany Area Information

Airport
Albany International Airport (ALB)
http://www.albanyairport.com

Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express
http://albany.hotelguide.net/data/h100008.htm
Phone: 800-258-3582

Restaurants
Albany Downtown area guide/web site
http://albany.diningguide.com

Empire State Plaza
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_State_Plaza

Albany, NY
http://www.albany.org

For More Information:

USATF Association Club
Fleet Feet SportWalkers
http://www.fleetfeetalbany.com

USA 10km Race Director:
Don Lawrence
USATF Adir. Race Walk Chair
Phone: 518-577-1333
Email: walk2agoal@gmail.com

Contact Information
USATF Adirondack
P.O. Box 1200
Troy NY 12181
Phone: 518-273-5552
Email: eventinfo@usatfadir.org
Web:http://www.usatfadir.org