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This nice plaque came in the mail this morning. You can have one too - provided you're 40 or older and a USATF member. The Phidippides Award is a masters' participation award based on points accumulated by running road races of various distances.

about 2 years ago

  • Tom E.
    Tom E.
    Tom E.

    Wow! A silver medalist! Way to go.

    about 2 years ago • Like

  • Cindy C.
    Cindy C.
    Cindy C.

    WOW! You are a winner! How many hours/months/years or points does it take to earn this award?
    I would love to earn one! Do you have to be a marathoner too? Do half marathons count towards long distance?

    about 2 years ago • Like

  • John P.
    John P.
    John P.

    Thanks Tom and Cindy!

    Cindy, more details are to be had at this link:
    http://www.usatf.org/groups/RoadRunning/PhidippidesAward/index.asp

    Longer races are worth more points. A 5K is worth 1 point, a 10K is worth 2 points, a half marathon is worth 3 points, and a marathon is worth 4. The points you need for gold, silver, and bronze varies by age group. And you don't have to be fast; it's entirely based on participation.

    about 2 years ago • Like

  • Cindy C.
    Cindy C.
    Cindy C.

    Is this your first award? I just sent the link to my running friend who is having her big birthday next month! Mine is next year!
    We will be in a new runnning bracket.

    about 2 years ago • Like

  • Kerry G.
    Kerry G.
    Kerry G.

    Congrats John!

    about 2 years ago • Like