Race is open to all U20, university, open, and masters race walk athletes
All distances start at 8:00 a.m. and races are conducted concurrently on 400 meter track.
Masters 20,000m National Championship
5,000m , 10,000m , 35,000m, or 50,000m will also be conducted
1 and 2 hour distances recorded
Awards to top finishers
USATF Judges and Sanction #147716
Results by FinishTiming will count for U.S. rankings and records
(Will not count toward World Athletics rankings)
Registration fees
20,000m Masters National Championship Closed
Online registration closed-
Masters National Championship is for Masters athletes only. All other categories should register under "Open 20,000m"
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$40.00Jan 19 – Apr 27
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$50.00
late registration
Apr 28 – May 3
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Open 20,000m Closed
Online registration closed-
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$35.00Jan 19 – Apr 27
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$40.00
late registration
Apr 28 – May 3
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5,000m race walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00Jan 19 – Apr 27
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$35.00
late registration
Apr 28 – May 3
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10,000 meter racewalk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00Jan 19 – Apr 27
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$35.00
late registration
Apr 28 – May 3
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35,000 meter Closed
Online registration closed-
Times recorded faster than 3:30:00 will qualify for the 2024 20k Olympic Team Trials to be held in Eugene, OR
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$35.00Jan 19 – Apr 27
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$40.00
late registration
Apr 28 – May 3
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50,000 meter Closed
Online registration closed-
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$35.00Jan 19 – Apr 27
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$40.00
late registration
Apr 28 – May 3
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Welcome To Xenia Information Sheet
Though a small city in southwest Ohio, Xenia, the “City of Hospitality” is a great place for athletes. Featuring miles of bike trails (perfect for race walkers) and Athletes in Action, an international organization that focuses on developing athletes and coaches as leaders of influence, on and off the field.
The Athletes in Action Sports Complex is located at
1197 S. Detroit Street Xenia, OH 45385Google Maps will direct you to the sports complex entrance on S. Detroit Street. You’ll see the large sign and yellow gate. Follow the drive past the baseball and softball fields, until you see the football field and track to your right. There is a parking lot next to the football field / track.
Note: There is construction just beyond the football field / track entrance. The construction zone is gated off. For your safety, DO NOT enter the temporary construction gate.
(We are in the process of building a field house- set to open in June!)
Restrooms: There is a single porta potty at the track.
A short walk from the track, between the softball and soccer fields, there is a building with a green roof. On the other side of the building is a restroom with running water.
Lodging: The Athletes in Action campus includes dorms for convenient lodging. The cost is $90/ night for a two-person room and $105/ night for a suite (two joined rooms with a connected bathroom) These can be booked by emailing Monica.Gorman@athletesinaction.org. If you have questions, she can be reached at 937-352-1049. Mention that you are here for the race walk.
If staying in the dorm, drive to the Athletes in Action office building. 651 Taylor Drive
Xenia, OH 45385
Other area lodging includes:
● Hampton Inn & Suites 194 Progress Dr. Xenia, OH 45385
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● John Allen House Bed & Breakfast 209 E 2nd St. Xenia, OH 45385
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● Xenia Country Inn and Deerfield Inn are Xenia’s “budget options”
Food, Groceries:
Xenia has everything you need in terms of grocery stores (Kroger, Aldi, Wal-Mart) and restaurants. My favorites for a nutritious meal are OneBistro, Coffee Hub, Sweet Boutique, and Bob Evans. For a hearty post-race meal, explore Nick’s Restaurant, Los Mariachis, Taku Japanese Steakhouse, or Roosters.
Where can I do a workout?
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1) Bike Trails
Xenia is the hub of Greene County that features miles and miles of bike trails. Flat and long, they are perfect for race walking. You can park at Xenia Station (150 S. Miami Ave), just one mile from the track. If you’re staying in the dorms, you can jog down the hill, exit the front entrance of the Athletes in Action campus (Home Ave.) , cross Home Ave, and begin your workout on the path that runs parallel to Home Ave. -
2) If you’re staying at the Hampton Inn, walk right behind the building, past Taku and Penn Station (restaurants), across Hospitality Drive. There’s a fitness path that goes around the YMCA. It’s race walk friendly and almost one mile in length.
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3) The Track
Prior to race morning, feel free to drive to the track. If the large yellow gate is open, you are welcome to enter. Our sports complex schedule is busy in the spring and fall, so call Joel ahead of time if you wish to use the track prior to race morning.
Travel
Dayton International Airport is the closest airport to Xenia (about 35 minutes). Columbus (CMH) is one hour away and Cincinnati (CVG) is a little over an hour.
For any questions, contact Joel at 330-749-3912 or joel.pfahler@athletesinaction.org
Contact information
- Event contact
- Barbara Hensley
- hensleyb0219@gmail.com
