The Berkeley Half Marathon invites athletes to apply for elite or sub-seed status for our half marathon. The race will distribute complimentary or discounted entries based on past performance.
Elite and Sub-Seed Athlete bib placements are limited and these participants will receive placement in the front of the pack at the beginning of the race. The requirements and applications for Elite and Sub-Seed registration are explained below and involve a thorough check of past performances.
Elite Athlete Requirements and Application
The first 125 athletes that meet the elite qualifying standards receive complimentary entries. Elite Athletes will also receive placement at the front of the race. Times must have been achieved in the past 2 years to be considered.
Qualifying times are listed below:
Men
Full Marathon: Sub 2:40 / Half Marathon: Sub 1:18
Women
Full Marathon: Sub 3:00 / Half Marathon: Sub 1:28
Elite Athlete - Apply HERE
Sub-Seed Athlete Requirements and Application
The first 125 athletes that meet the sub-seed qualifying standards receive discounted entries. Sub-Seed Athletes will also receive placement just behind the Elite Athletes at the beginning of the race. Times must have been achieved in the past 2 years to be considered.
Qualifying times are listed below
Men
Open – Full Marathon: Sub 2:55 / Half Marathon: Sub 1:28
Masters (40+) – Full Marathon: Sub 3:10 / Half Marathon: Sub 1:30
Masters (55+) – Full Marathon: Sub 3:40 / Half Marathon: Sub 1:40
Masters (75+) – Full Marathon: Sub 4:10 / Half Marathon: Sub 1:55
Women
Open – Full Marathon: Sub 3:20 / Half Marathon: Sub 1:40
Masters (40+) – Full Marathon: Sub 3:38 / Half Marathon: Sub 1:44
Masters (55+) – Full Marathon: Sub 4:00 / Half Marathon: Sub 1:50
Masters (75+) – Full Marathon: Sub 4:45 / Half Marathon: Sub 2:11
