The Crim is excited to welcome Elite Athletes, both domestic and international. In 2025, more than 50 elite athletes met the qualifying criteria and made Crim48 one of the most competitive races in the nation.
Protocols and qualification information for the 49th HAP Crim Festival of Races can be found below. The event will take place at 7:00AM on August 22, 2026.
Elite Race Information
- The Elite wave will start at 7:00am and will the first wave of racers after the Wheeler and Hand Cycling Division.
- Gun time results will be used to award prize money.
- Participants in the elite wave are not eligible for age group awards or masters/ grandmasters awards.
2026 Seeded Elite Standards
| Qualifying Distance | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 15k | 0:51:15 (5:30 min mile) | 00:56:00 (6:00 min mile) |
| 10 mile | 0:55:00 (5:30 min mile) | 1:00:00 (6:00 min mile) |
| Half Marathon | 1:13:00 (5:34 min mile) | 1:25:00 (6:29 min mile) |
2026 Waived Entry Elite Standards
| Qualifying Distance | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 15k | 00:48:32 (5:12 min mile) | 00:53:10 (5:42 min mile) |
| 10 mile | 00:52:00 (5:12 min mile) | 00:57:00 (5:42 min mile) |
| Half Marathon | 1:10:00 (5:20 min mile) | 1:20:00 (6:06 min mile) |
Rules and Awards
To be eligible for prize money you must:
- not be currently on a suspension for use of a Prohibited Substance
- not have ever been suspended for use of a Prohibited Substance
- not be represented by a third-party, including, but not limited to coaches and/or agents, who have had two (2) or more athletes that have received such suspensions in the previous four (4) years (from the date of the current race)
- provide proper documentation proving they are eligible for prize money (e.g. Forms W-9, W-8ECI, or W-8BEN)
- consent to random drug testing according to the standards and procedures of USATF, USADA, and WADA
Men's Open
1st - $3000
2nd - $2000
3rd - $1000
Women's Open
1st - $3000
2nd - $2000
3rd - $1000
Wheelers
1st - $1000
2nd - $500
Hand Cyclists
1st - $1000
2nd - $500
Application Process
- For those seeking elite entry, please fill out this FORM
- Race results will be accepted from a 10-mile race (preferred) or half marathon
- Results must be from an official race
- Please provide a link to official race results
- Qualifying race must have been run, on or after January 1st, 2025
- Submitting an application does not guarantee entry to the elite field
- Travel and Lodging are not provided or paid for by the Crim unless specific arrangements have been made by the athlete or their agent. Race entry fee may be covered based upon time qualification and verification, as noted above.
- After submitting the google form you will be provided confirmation via email if selected for the elite field. A confirmation email from the Crim is required to be in the elite field.