Special Entries
Elite + Competitive Entries
Entry Criteria
Elite Entries
Standards
To qualify as an Elite Athlete, you must have run on a certified course in the past two years:
- Men: sub 1:10 or equivalent
- Women: sub 1:20 or equivalent
Any former overall winner of the First Half, male or female, will also be granted Elite Athlete status and comped entry. Elites additionally have access to a private Start and Cool Down area inside the Roundhouse Community Centre.
How to Apply
To request an Elite Athlete entry, please send your qualifying performances to our Elite Coordinator: elites@runvan.org
Elite Athlete entries are non-transferrable.
Competitive Entries
Standards
To qualify as a Competitive Athlete, you must have finished the First Half within the last two years with times as follows:
- Men: sub 1:15 Half Marathon
- Women: sub 1:25 Half Marathon
Top 3 Age Category Finish in the last two years at the First Half also earns you Competitive Athlete status. There are x18 Age Category Divisions: 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+.
Entry Fees
Elites vs Competitive
Elite Athletes and 1st-place Age Category Champions from the previous year earn complimentary race entry. Competitive Athletes will be allowed to enter the sold-out event but must also register and pay like all other participants. No other perks.
To apply for Elite or Competitive Entry status, please email details of your qualifying performance: elites@runvan.org