USATF Pacific Race Walking
The Pacific Association has an active Race Walk Committee representing Race Walk Clubs and an annual series of events that make up the Pacific Association’s Championship Race Walks. PLEASE CLICK ON the “Schedule/Results” link to the right or below or HERE for the latest information on the schedule of events (including registration forms), and results of recent races including judging summaries.
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RACE WALK SCHEDULE
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EVENTS OVERVIEW
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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL RACE WALKS
In addition to the USATF Pacific Race Walk Championship events, we are aware of this Schedule of National & International Race Walks (contact organizers for details): For 2024
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There will be an Introduction to Race Walk Judging Clinic early in 2024. You will then become a non-scoring Apprentice Judge. After being mentored by experienced Judges, you can advance to become an Association Judge. If you are interested, please email the USATF Pacific Officials Training Chair.
2024 Season Race Walking ChampionshipsThe 2024 Season consists of five (possibly six) USATF Pacific Association Race Walk Championship events:
For more information on the above events click on the “Schedule/Results” link to the right or CLICK HERE |
PAST Race Walking Grand Prix Seasons
2023 Race Walking Grand Prix Season
The 2023 USATF Pacific Association Race Walk Grand Prix Championship consisted of the following races:
- 1,500-Meters, Sat, Feb 4, 9:30am, Cal Berkeley before All-Comers Meet
- One Mile (1,609 meters), Sat, Feb 18, 9:30am, Cal Berkeley before All-Comers Meet
- 3,000-meters, Sat, Mar 4, 9:30am, Cal Berkeley before Cal Season Opener Meet
- 5,000-meters, Sat, Jun 3, Rancho Cordova, CA as part of Golden West Invitational Meet
- 10 kilometers, Sunday, Oct 29, Fair Oaks, CA concurrent with 20 km RW and before 3k Power Walk
- 20 kilometers, Sunday, Oct 29, Fair Oaks, CA concurrent with 10 km RW and before 3k Power Walk
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2022 Pacific Association Race Walk Grand Prix Season
The 2022 USATF Pacific Association Race Walk Grand Prix Championship consisted of five races.
- 1,500-meters, Saturday, Jan 29, at Cal Berkeley as part of All-Comers Meet
- One Mile (1,609 meters), Saturday, Feb 19, at Cal Berkeley as part of All-Comers Meet
- 5,000-meters, Sat. June 4, Cordova HS, Rancho Cordova, CA at the Golden West Track & Field Invitational.
- 10 kilometers, Sunday, Sept. 11, Fair Oaks, CA concurrent with 20 km RW and before 3k Power Walk
- 20 kilometers, Sunday, Sept. 11, Fair Oaks, CA concurrent with 10 km RW and before 3k Power Walk
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2021 Pacific Association Race Walk Grand Prix Season
The 2021 USATF Pacific Association Race Walk Grand Prix Championship events were all virtual. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no sanctioned in-person events for the Grand Prix.
We had seven virtual races, following the rules established in 2020 for the #AloneTogether COVID-19 VIRTUAL events (see below):
• 1,500-meters, anytime from Saturday, February 6, to Sunday, February 28
• 1-mile (1,609 meters), anytime from Saturday, March 6, to Sunday, March 28
• 3,000-meters, anytime from Saturday, April 3, to Sunday, April 25
• 5,000-meters, anytime from Saturday, May 1, to Sunday, May 23
• One-Hour, anytime from Saturday, June 1, to Sunday, July 18 (longer due to the Olympic Trials & JOs)
• 10 kilometers, anytime from Wednesday, September 1, to Thursday, September 30
• 20 kilometers, anytime from Wednesday, September 1, to Thursday, September 30
Rules, Entry Forms, and Race Reports for the VIRTUAL events are at the “Schedule/Results/GP Standings” link to the right or below CLICK HERE for all information related to the rules and entry for 2021 Race Walk Grand Prix events.
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PA Race Walking Latest News
► OFF July’s National JO Officials application closes 30 April
National Youth Junior Olympic Champs officiating application closes Saturday, 30 April...don’t miss out on this opportunity to officiate at a national meet in our backyard!
The National Youth Junior Championships are coming back to Sacramento State 25-31 July, 2022, and we’re looking for Officials of all levels of officials from Master to Apprentice.
Non-local officials will be housed in Sacramento State’s new Student Suites, and will be provided three meals a day; meet gear, and a small stipend TBA. This is an excellent way to work a national championships event while getting to know officials from all around the country.
We encourage all Pacific officials to apply for this opportunity to elevate your officiating experience! Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqpPqxvy1b2N23i9-QcbUrtEed_fpOcI8K9mWbd7iQnWDqAw/viewform
For further information, contact Championship Officials Coordinator Phil Leake: [email protected]
► PA USATF Pacific Mourns the loss of Elite Distance Runner, Aggie and Cal Poly SLO Coach Mark Conover
Mark Conover: 1960-2022. This USATF Pacific elite distance runner and life-long Aggies member placed 2nd at the stormy 1987 California International Marathon, and went on to win the 1988 Olympic Marathon Trials to become a Team USA Olympian at the Seoul Olympics, and to achieve NCAA D2 Champion status. He later became a beloved and hugely successful distance coach at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. His unwavering passion for running, his family and his coaching fueled his battle with a lifelong series of cancers, and he became a nationally acclaimed inspiration for those facing similar challenges.
A complete bio can be found in the Runner’s World article.
► YTF, HS, O&MTF, RW Golden West Invitational on June 4-5: Registration is OPEN with events for High School, Youth, and Open/Masters!
Be sure to check the GWI Website for all the updates.
- Registration is open!
- Events & Schedule (tentative) are posted.
- High School, youth and open/masters athletes are all invited to attend.
- CLICK HERE for direct links to lodging with special rates, courtesy of
► RR Speedy Distance Runners Sought for Wearable Tech Study
Tech Company Seeking Athletes for Wearable Tech Study!
Our PA Treasurer Jason Mawdsley is helping a local company source well-trained athletes for a study utilizing various wearable tech. For every athlete Jason refers who is accepted into the trial, the PA Foundation will earn 150 dollars!
Below are the criteria for an athlete’s acceptance into this trial:
- 22-29 years old
- Able to attend 2-3 in person sessions in Santa Clara, California
- Males with a V02 Max 50 ml/kg/min or 10km time <= 39 minutes
- Females with a VO2 Max 40 ml/kg/min or 10km time <= 52 minutes
Athletes that meet the criteria can earn up to $550 for their efforts!
If you are interested in participating, email Jason at [email protected]
► PA Dave Shrock receives USATF’s Highest Accolade!
The Robert Giegangack Award
The Robert Giegengack Award was established in 1982 in recognition of the late Yale track & field coach’s half-century of “superior and outstanding contributions as an official, a coach, and an administrator in the sport and to the organization.” It is awarded annually to a person “who excels in contributing to the excellence and high standards of the sport of Athletics.” The Award is USA Track & Field’s only accolade not limited to one of the sport’s three disciplines (track & field, long distance running, and race walking), or to any one of the three principal areas of consideration (official, coach, or administrator).
From Dave:
It’s especially humbling to see the list of women and men who have preceded me whom we’ve all looked up to and have been lucky enough to have been mentored by. Previous recipients from Pacific have been George Kleeman, Dr. Harmon Brown, Horace Crow, and Stan Wright.
This award is for all of you as well, as we have all worked together through the years to create an association that is considered of the highest standard in USATF.
Mike Conley with us at our AEC viewing party on the pool deck.
► PA Tues, 16 November BoA meeting announcement with agenda
Our Board of Athletics will meet again via zoom on on Tuesday, 16 November beginning at 7:30pm.
Click here for the agenda and all reports (scroll down)
If you are not on the BoA and would like to join us, email Secretary Angie Longworth for joining details.
We hope you can join us!