To be eligible for prize money, you must be approved and registered through the 500 Festival's Elite Athlete Program. There will be $22,500 total prize money per gender. The finish order is based on gun time.
- 1st: $7,000
- 2nd: $6,000
- 3rd: $3,500
- 4th: $2,000
- 5th: $1,000
- 6th: $900
- 7th: $700
- 8th: $600
- 9th: $500
- 10th: $300
Please Note: It is the responsibility of the athlete to determine if they are able to accept prize money and how that prize may be spent to maintain high school and/or collegiate eligibility.
*All Elite Athletes should participate in an honorable and moral manner and in accordance with USATF rules and regulations. The 500 Festival reserves the right to void prize money and/or disqualify an Elite Athlete if they are deemed to have acted against these standards.
If you have any questions regarding the Elite Field, please contact raceinfo@500festival.com.