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 37:00 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 35:30 to receive 100% of cash award. If over 35:29 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

Special Age Group Awards will be offered to the top three men and women in the 10K as follows:
  • 14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-80; 80+.
  • Top 10 Open and Top 3 Masters and GrandMasters placers in the 10K are not eligible for Age Group Awards.
  • Due to our "staggered wave" starting process, Age Group awards will be determined from Chip Times. ​
These awards are signed limited edition prints by renown artist Addison Palmer (as shown above). 
Special Age Group Awards will be offered to the top three men and women in the 10K as follows:
  • 14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-80; 80+.
  • Top 10 Open and Top 3 Masters and GrandMasters placers in the 10K are not eligible for Age Group Awards.
  • Due to our "staggered wave" starting process, Age Group awards will be determined from Chip Times. ​

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.

​ Event records: (men = 14:40 by Nicodemus Malakwen in 2006 and women 18:07 by Victoria Hammersmith).

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.