Last Updated on Friday, 26 March 2010 22:03

Welcome to the 2010 Intact Insurance Canadian Derby Edmonton Marathon Elite Program!

The 2010 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 new flat and fast course. 

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

Brian Torrance, Intact Insurance 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.
 

2010 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	33:30	38:30
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 2009.
• 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.