Athletic Standards
For considered entry based on the time standards below, athletes must apply for elite status, via the elite application before the event deadline dates.
|
WOMEN / FEMMES |
5K |
8K |
10K |
21.1K |
42.2K |
|
A Standard |
16:30 |
27:30 |
34:30 |
1:16:00 |
2:38:00 |
|
B Standard |
18:15 |
30:30 |
38:00 |
1:22:00 |
2:50:00 |
|
Masters |
19:30 |
32:00 |
40:00 |
1:26:00 |
2:58:00 |
|
MEN / HOMMES |
5K |
8K |
10K |
21.1K |
42.2K |
|
A Standard |
14:30 |
24:00 |
30:00 |
1:05:00 |
2:15:00 |
|
B Standard |
15:30 |
25:30 |
32:00 |
1:10:00 |
2:25:00 |
|
Masters |
17:00 |
28:00 |
35:00 |
1:15:00 |
2:35:00 |
Application Form
Athlete selection and notification period will vary. All application deadlines will be exactly 1 month prior to the Event Date. Best efforts will be made to offer early acceptance where possible.
We do not accept emails or telephone calls. Only applications submitted through the online elite application form are considered, but please note we do NOT issue invitations for athletes requiring a VISA to attend this event.
All qualifying times submitted must have been run on a certified course and most recent performances will be given preference. Please note that achievement of time standards does NOT guarantee an invitation. We will do our best to accommodate as many Elite Athletes as possible, but we are working with a reduced budget as we all recover from the pandemic.
At CRS Events, we encourage individuals to participate and compete as they identify. Participants who identify as man or woman are eligible for prizing if they place in their gender identification category. In certain Championship Races or World Athletic Categorized events, we adhere to the WA Gender Eligibility Regulations.
All applications must be approved by the CRS Race Director and Elite Athlete Coordinator (elite@canadarunningseries.com).
Prize Money
All values are in CDN $.
Canadian Elite Athletes
All prize money is restricted to Canadian athletes only and will be awarded based on gun time. Athletes in the Elite Field will NOT be eligible for Open prize money.
|
Event |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
4th Place |
5th Place |
|
Beneva Spring Run-Off |
$500.00 |
$300.00 |
$100.00 |
- |
- |
|
Under Armour Toronto 10K* |
$1000.00 |
$750.00 |
$500.00 |
$250.00 |
- |
|
Vancouver Half Marathon (21K) |
$1000.00 |
$600.00 |
$400.00 |
- |
- |
|
Vancouver Half Marathon (5K) |
$300.00 |
$200.00 |
$100.00 |
- |
- |
|
Under Armour Eastside 10K* |
$1000.00 |
$750.00 |
$500.00 |
$250.00 |
- |
|
Zoo Run |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
*denotes a race which is part of the Athletics Canada Road Race Label Program in 2025.
Masters Athletes
Masters prize money is open to any runners in the elite field that are 40 years and older on race day.
|
Event |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
4th Place |
5th Place |
|
Beneva Spring Run-Off |
$200.00 |
$150.00 |
$100.00 |
- |
- |
|
Under Armour Toronto 10K |
$200.00 |
$150.00 |
$100.00 |
- |
- |
|
Vancouver Half Marathon |
$200.00 |
$150.00 |
$100.00 |
- |
- |
|
Under Armour Eastside 10K |
$200.00 |
$150.00 |
$100.00 |
- |
- |
|
Zoo Run |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Open Prize Money
Open prize money is open to all participants not in the elite field, for Men’s, Women’s and Non-Binary categories.
|
Event
|
1st Place
|
2nd Place
|
3rd Place
|
|
Beneva Spring Run-Off
|
$200.00
|
$150.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Under Armour Toronto 10K
|
$200.00
|
$150.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Vancouver Half Marathon
|
$200.00
|
$150.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Under Armour Eastside 10K
|
$200.00
|
$150.00
|
$100.00
|
- “Canadian” is defined as: Citizens; Permanent Residents; and Refugees with official status who have been domiciled in Canada for at least one year (proof may be required).
- Prize money winners in the Canadian and Masters categories can double dip and collect prizing in both categories.
- Athletes accepted into the Elite Field are ineligible for Open prize money and/or Age Category Prizing.
- Non-Elite Athletes who win prize money are ineligible for Age Category Prizing.
Prize Policy
Results will be reviewed for one week following the event. During these seven days athletes are able to lodge a formal, written protest to the race director for review. After the week, results will be finalized and prizing cheques issued. Prize cheques will not be distributed on event day; letters of congratulations will be issued day of race.
