USA Masters 10 km Championships

The 2010 Dexter - Ann Arbor Run will host the 2010 United States Track & Field Association's Masters Long Distance Running 10K National Championship. This event was awarded to the Ann Arbor Track Club's Dexter-Ann Arbor Run in Indianapolis on December 5, 2009 at the annual USATF convention. We are honored to be able to host such a prestigious race, and expect it will be a fantastic event.

Welcome Masters! Entry Fees & Deadlines USATF Event Schedule Host Hotel: Weber's Inn Athlete Hospitality Packet Pick-up Technical Meeting: 8 PM Sat. Race Technical Info Summary Sheet Championship Brunch & Awards Prize Money Race Weekend Activities Guide to Other Local Activities Traveling to Ann Arbor Criteria to Participate USATF Registration DxA2 Organizing Committee Contacts Click map for full size printable pdf.

Hello! The Ann Arbor Track Club is proud to be a part of the USATF's Championship series, and we look forward to meeting many of you at our event in June! We have a proud 37 year old tradition with the Dexter-Ann Arbor Run and we are excited to be able to share part of it with some of the best masters runners in the country (including some from right here in Michigan!) Please consider coming and spending the weekend in Ann Arbor. I think you find many ways to enjoy it.

Note to local runners: The question has come up - why would I want to register for the USATF and enter the 10K Masters National Championship vs the regular 10K race? The main reasons to consider the USATF 10K are 1) to have the fun and excitement of participating in a National Championship, and 2) to get a shot at the USATF prize money if you think you might be able to finish in the top 10 overall or the top 3 in your age group. (#1 would be the reason for most people.) We do hope a lot of local runners will participate just for fun to help round out the field.

Feel free to contact Doug Goodhue or myself if you have any questions or concerns about the event.

- Hal Wolfe, DxA2 Race Director

P.S. We will NOT be having a team competition. If we host this event in the future, we will likely add that.

Host Hotel: Weber's Inn
A block of 50 rooms has been reserved at Weber's Inn at a discount rate of $89. They have a beautiful facility fairly close to the start/finish area (2.5 miles) with an excellent restaurant and a lively night club. They are unique as an Ann Arbor original and they are excited to be a part of this fine event.

Reservations: you can call for reservations (if so mention this event), or use the link provided here to go directly to Webers's Reservations. You must use group number "DEXTERA2RUN" to secure the special discount rate.

Weber's Inn 3050 Jackson Road Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (800) 443-3050

Race Technical Info Summary
Click here for a downloadable PDF file with a summary of all of the race's technical information
2010 Master's 10K Technical Information Sheet               or here for the 10K certification map.

1. Soup Kitchen Stampede kick-off dinner & charity fundraiser on Friday night.
2. Race Expo & Packet pick-up at Ypsilanti H.S. on Saturday from noon - 6 PM.
3. Mile fun run at the race expo at 3 PM.
4. Pre-race info session and mixer at host hotel Saturday at 7 PM.
5. The big race at 8 AM Sunday Morning starting in downtown Ann Arbor.
6. Post race awards brunch starting at 11 AM Sunday (at host hotel) (awards start at 11:30).
7. The Taste of Ann Arbor food festival on Sunday afternoon starting at 11 AM and running to 5 PM.

1. Visiting a local Metro park, such as Kensington or Delhi, or Pinkney Rec Area's Half Moon Lake.
2. Rent a canoe and paddling part of the Huron River. (This can be done from Delhi Park.) (link: http://huronriver.pinckneymich.net/canoe.html)
3. Taking in some local culture by walking the U of M campus and Downtown Ann Arbor area. (There are oodles of nice shops and great restaurants to visit.)
4. Visit one of the many local museums in Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti.

   Ann Arbor:	U of M Art, Natural History
   	Ann Arbor Hands On
   Ypsilanti:	Firehouse
   	Yankee Air Force

5. Consider a visit to nearby Greenfield Village (part of The Henry Ford) in Dearborn. (~30 minutes away by car) This is one of the most famous collections of historic buildings and artifacts in the world including Thomas Edison's original workshop, the Wright Brother's original bicycle shop, and Henry Ford's birthplace, among many others.
6. Try to squeeze in a round of golf at one of the many outstanding local golf links:
   • U of M Golf Course
   • Stonebridge
   • Leslie Park
   • Huron Hills
   • Eagle Crest on Ford Lake

Travel
Ann Arbor is located in S.E. Michigan at the intersection of I-94 and US-23 freeways.

Ann Arbor is accessible by car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or plane via Detroit Metro Airport (via all major airlines). Ground transportation can be arranged to and from the airport via rental car, limo service or taxi. Ann Arbor is 25 miles (~30 minutes) from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW).

Free shuttle bus service to and from the host hotel and the race will be provided for all athletes and family members on race day.

For additional detailed information about Ann Arbor, check out WikiTravel

1. Master's age category: you must be 40 years of age by 6-6-2010.
2. You must be a U.S. citizen and a registered member of the USATF for 2010.
3. You must register for the race via the USATF on-line registration form by 8 PM EDT on 6-4-10 at
   USATF Masters 10 km Championship

USATF Registration
The cost of an individual one year membership is $30 for either new or renewing members and can be done on-line at the USATF Membership Registration (with a VISA card or electronic funds transfer only)

New: You can register to become a new member of the USATF immediately via the on-line the USATF website using a VISA card or by making an electronic funds transfer, or you can download an application and mail it in with a check. Info for either of these options can be found on the USATF website. Applications that are mailed in will take 1-2 weeks.

Renew: Renewing memberships can be processed on-line immediately if you know your previous membership number and password. If you don't know your password or if your e-mail ID has changed it may take 1-2 days to process your renewal.

DxA2 Organizing Committee Contacts:
The organization of this event is being led by AATC own Master's National Champion Doug Goodhue with the help of his wife Cindy, the AATC's Ellen Nitz, and many others. If you have questions or comments you can contact Doug at: douggoodhue@comcast.net