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Age Requirements


Minimum Age Criteria

The minimum age to participate varies depending on the race distance:

  • For a 5k event, the minimum age is 11 years old.
  • If you're eyeing a 10k, the minimum age requirement is 15 years old.
  • Planning to conquer a Half Marathon? Participants need to be at least 17 years old.
  • Ultra Trail races set the bar at a minimum age of 20.

Age Limits Determination

These age limits are determined by the governing body of athletics/running to ensure participant safety and suitability for the race distance.


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