Last Updated on Monday, 29 August 2011 22:24

Welcome to the 2011 Canadian Derby Edmonton Marathon Elite Program!

The 2011 Canadian Derby Edmonton Marathon Elite Program supports the dedication and commitment of elite athletes; both Canadian and International, by providing them with support to participate in the Canadian Derby Edmonton Marathon Event, 21.1 km Energy Capital Half Marathon Alberta Championships and the Northlands Run with the Horses 10km.

All three races share a prize purse of over $10,000. All qualified athletes are encouraged to apply for the program and experience first-hand the Canadian Derby Edmonton Marathon. This year the elites will have the opportunity to run through Alberta’s Capital on a stunning flat and fast course.

APPLICATIONS 
To apply for the elite program, please send all applications by email, fax, or regular mail to:

Brian Torrance, Canadian Derby Edmonton Marathon Elite Coordinator
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Your application must include the following information:

• Name
• Age
• Current Residence (city)
• Desired event
• Fastest race times, event and year
• Contact information
• Requests for accommodation, coverage etc.
• Picture (if possible)
• 3-4 sentence Bio (see below for example)

Example of a short Bio: 
John Smith is an exceptional runner out of Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada.  John attended the University of Alberta where he competed in cross country and track and field. After running with the University of Alberta Golden Bears, John experienced success training with his coach Glen, running a time of 30:48 at the National 10,000m Championships at Swangard Stadium.  This will be John’s third attempt at the Marathon Distance and he is excited to tackle the Great Canadian Derby Marathon. John is currently working as an accountant in the City of Edmonton.

PLEASE NOTE:  All athletes must provide their own valid authorization (i.e visa, passport) to enter and exit the country.
 

2011 Canadian Derby Marathon Elite Status Qualifying Times

Event	Men	Women
Marathon - Open	2:45:00	3:02:00
Marathon - Masters (40+)	2:50:00	3:10:00
21.1 km Half Marathon - Open	1:13:00	1:26:00
21.1 km Half Marathon - Masters (40+)	1:17:00	1:31:00
10 km Road Race - Open	33:00	38:00
10 km Road Race - Masters (40+)	35:00	40:00

Note:

• All elite athletes must meet the outlined athletic standards to be eligible for the elite program.
• Level of support from the Canadian Derby Edmonton Marathon, Energy Capital Edmonton Marathon, and Northlands Run with the Horses 10km will depend upon qualifying times and total number of applications.
• Performance standards must have been attained after Sept 2010.
• Age Group athletes, Master Athletes and other athletes close to qualifying standards will be given consideration depending on the total number of applicants.
• First time marathon applicants must meet the 21.1 km Half Marathon standard.
• First time 21.1 km Half Marathon applicants must meet the 10 km Road Race standard.

 

Prize Money for the 10 km, 21.1 km and Marathon races
Please note that the fees are for both male and female competitors

Marathon	$CAD
1st Place	1,000
2nd Place	750
3rd Place	500
Top CDN	250
2nd CDN	150
3rd CDN	100
Top Master	75
Total	2825

 

Half Marathon	$CAD
1st Place	2,000
2nd Place	1,000
3rd Place	500
Top CDN	250
2nd CDN	150
3rd CDN	100
Top Master	75
Total	4075

 

10K Race	$CAD
1st Place	250
2nd Place	200
3rd Place	100
Top CDN	–
2nd CDN	–
3rd CDN	–
Top Master	–
Total	550

 

Total Prize Money

14,900