Qualifying Rules
- All athletes who compete in a 5K/10K Road Race at a NSGA Qualifying State Games will qualify for the 2025 National Senior Games, or athletes can qualify by meeting the “limited” qualifying criteria in Rule D.
- For 2025, the 1 Mile Run event will be classified as an “OPEN” event. Athletes do not need to qualify at a 2024 state qualifier.
Entry Regulations
- Athletes qualified in either the 5K or 10K road race may compete in both events.
- Individuals who want to qualify in the 5K and 10K Road Race must run the events separately. You cannot use your 5K split time from a 10K race to qualify for the 5K.
- A 5000 meter and 10000-meter track event cannot be used as a qualifying event for the 5K and 10K road race, respectively.
Road Race Rules
Click Here for the Official NSGA Rule Book
All road race events will be conducted in accordance with USA Track & Field rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these, rules please write or call:
USA Track & Field
132 East Washington St., Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 261-0500
www.usatf.org