Awards, etc.

10K Open Division Cash Awards - Men and Women*
*USA Citizens only (USATF members)

  • 1st. $1,000*
  • 2nd. $700
  • 3rd. $500
  • 4th. $400
  • 5th. $300
  • 6th. $200
  • 7th. $150
  • 8th $100
  • 9th $75
  • 10th $50
10K South Carolina Resident Overall, Men & Women 
  • 1. $200
  • 2. $100
  • 3. $50
10K Masters – Cash Equivalent Prizes to U.S. Citizens Only 
  • 1. $150 value
  • 2. $75 value
  • 3. $50 value
10K Grandmasters Awards (ages 50+) – Cash Equivalent Prizes to U.S.Citizens Only 
  • 1. $75 value
  • 2. $50 value
  • 3. $25 value
  1. * Time requirements for cash awards: Open Men must run under 32:30 and Open Women under 37:30 to be eligible for cash awards. There are no time requirements for Masters and GrandMasters.
  2. *Men's winning time must be under 31:00 to receive 100% of cash award. If over 30:59 then award will be reduced to 80% ($800).
  3. *Women's winning time must be under 36:00 to receive 100% of cash award. If over 35:59 then award will be reduced to 80% ($800).
  4. * If a runner places in more than one category (Open, Masters, GrandMasters), the runner will be eligible to receive both awards (double dipping allowed).
  5. * SC Residents (with SC Driver's License & also location of current domicile) may earn both Overall and SC cash awards.
  6. ​For Masters and GrandMasters the award will be the "cash equivalent" (gift certificate) for the amount indicated. 
  7. Top Ten Overall (Male & Female) awards are from Gun Time

To be eligible for elite entry or prize purse an athlete must:
  • United States citizen.
  • Not be currently serving a suspension for use of a banned substance.
  • Not have ever served a ban for use of performance enhancing drugs.
  • Not be represented by coaches and/or agents who have had 2 or more athletes receive such suspensions in the previous 4 years.
  • Not be represented by coaches and/or agents who ever served a ban for use of performance enhancing drugs during their own athletic career.
  • Provide proper documentation proving they are eligible for prize money (form W-9) and 2020 USATF membership number (at time of competition).
Men's 10K Time Bonuses
  • Sub 29:45 $250
  • Sub 30:00 $200
  • Sub 30:30 $100
  • Only one time bonus per athlete / not cumulative
  • Note: if earning course record money, time bonus cash award will not apply.
Women's 10K Time Bonuses
  • Sub 33:30 $250
  • Sub 34:00 $200
  • Sub 34:30 $100
  • Only one time bonus per athlete / not cumulative​​
  • Note: if earning  course record money, time bonus cash award will not apply.
10K Event Record Awards
  • Open Division: 
    • Men's existing record: 29:33 >$500 bonus (available to any nationality)
    • Women's existing record: 33:04 >$500 bonus (available to any nationality)
  • Masters Division: 
    • Men's existing Master record: 30:01 >$250 bonus
    • Women's existing Master record: 34:01 >$250 bonus
  • Grandmasters Division: 
    • Men's existing Grandmaster record: 35:18 >$100 bonus
    • Women's existing Grandmaster record: 40:47 >$100 bonus

ALL CASH AWARDS WILL BE MAILED AFTER VERIFICATION IS
COMPLETED AND NOT GIVEN OUT AT THE FINISH FESTIVAL

10K Age-Group Awards

5K Overall Awards

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Commemorative Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the Open, Masters (40 & Over),  GrandMaster (50 & Over), Senior Grand Master (60+)  Divisions. Also, a $100 bonus will be awarded to male and female overall winners if they establish a new event record (men = 14:40 by Nicodemus Malakwen in 2006 and women 18:07 by Victoria Hammersmith) and have a current USATF membership number.

Please note: since the 10K is the "featured" event, there will not be Age Group awards for the 5K besides the top 3 in Masters (40+) and GrandMasters (50+) and Senior Grand Master (60+) divisions.