If you have an interest in running, and want to get a little swag and at the same time support the USATF you can apply for the “Phidippides Award”. It takes a few bucks, and a little work, but you do get a very nice plaque and member card for your effort.
Basics:
Phidippides Award
The Phidippides Award is based on points accumulated over the calendar year. A runner is eligible for one award per year.
- Only races that are run in the United States are eligible.
- Races must be accurately measured by race director or certified by USATF.
- You must be a member of USATF October 31st of this year AND 40 years or older.
- You must provide website where your times can be verified.
- We encourage you to submit your application as soon as you have acquired the points necessary for your award.
- Only the number of points required will be considered; it is not necessary to submit events for more points than you need.
- Multiple distance in one event are not counted as separate entries.
Points are accumulated on the following basis:
1 point: 1 mile to 4km
2 points: 5km to 5 miles
3 points: 10kn to 15km
4 points: 10 miles to Half Marathon
5 points: 25km to Marathon
6 points: distances longer that Marathon
Age 40-59
Gold: 30
Silver: 24
Bronze: 12
Age 60-79
Gold: 24
Silver: 18
Bronze: 9
Age 80+
Gold: 12
Silver: 6
Bronze: 3
I put this all in an Excel spreadsheet that I could put links to the web sites which had the results for the races I submitted for the award. Was not that hard. If you have done the work, may as well get the award!