MASTERS RACES AT PEPSI INVITATIONAL AND OREGON TWILIGHT MEETS

As of 4/27/2018 entries are now closed

Masters runners age 40 and up (runners over age 80 have competed in the past!) are invited to race in masters only events in the Pepsi Invitational and Oregon Twilight Meets. This is an excellent chance to race in front of a crowd at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The masters only races typically occur near the beginning of these meets, which also feature top college and elite competitors in other events. 

NOTE THAT THESE RACES ARE NOT THE SAME AS THE HAYWARD CLASSIC! The Hayward Classic is a masters only track meet, held on Sunday, May 6^th. The Hayward Classic has a full range of track and field events, and unlimited space in all events.  See www.HaywardClassic.org

Pepsi Invitational - Saturday, April 7th, 2018 - 100m and Mile - Results

Oregon Twilight - Friday, May 4th, 2018

     Masters 3,000m - Tentative start time 4:00 PM

     Masters 400m - Tentative start time 5:55 PM

RACE TIMES - The final start times of each race will not be finalized until the final few days before the event. The masters races will be moved around as necessary based on the number of college and elite meet entries and the TV broadcast schedule. Updates will be emailed to entered athletes.

QUALIFYING TIMES AND HEATS - There are no specific qualifying times, although the tight meet schedule may force us to impose time limits on the mile and 3,000m races. For record attempts in older age groups, we will attempt to accommodate those as much as possible. In the 100m and 400m races, the qualifying times are simply used to determine which heat runners will compete in. There will be a maximum of 2 heats of the 100 and 400, with heats set based on a combination of age and time to provide the best competitive situation. Men and women may run in the same race. For the mile and 3,000m races, there will be a single race of each with everyone (men and women) racing together.

ENTRY - There is no charge to enter these events, but you must pre-enter. There are a limited number of spaces available, and they will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis until the races are full. The 100m and 400m races will be limited to a maximum of 16 entries (2 heats). Alternates may be able to run if other athletes scratch. In addition to there being no entry fee, competing athletes will be admitted free of charge to the meet. However, all spectators will need to buy a ticket.

     Oregon Twilight Entry Deadline - Thursday, April 26, 2018 - ENTRIES ARE CLOSED

MASTERS TRACK SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP – There are three meets in the OTC Master Track Series Championship – the Pepsi Invitational, the Oregon Twilight, and the Hayward Classic. Your best single performance from each meet will be age graded. Your best 2 meet scores will be added together. Since the Oregon Twilight and Hayward Classic are only 2 days apart, this allows athletes to run in one or the other (or both) and still be competitive in the series championship. However, to be eligible for awards you MUST compete in or volunteer for our flagship event - the Hayward Classic. Custom awards will be given to the top 3 men and top 3 women based on score. Note that the Hayward Classic requires a separate, paid entry. Full information on the Hayward Classic can be found at www.HaywardClassic.org.

QUESTIONS - If you have any questions, feel free to contact Craig Godwin at (541) 359-4176 or email at [email protected].

Oregon Twilight Entry Status