Welcome to the 2021 Elite Invitational! Elite races are invite-only and interested runners must complete an Elite Athlete application to be considered. Total elite prize purse for 2021 is $36,000! Full details and athlete eligibility requirements below.
2021 Elite Invitational Prize Purse
Guaranteed Payout – Equal for Men & Women
1st – $5,000
2nd – $2,500
3rd – $1,500
4th – $1,000
5th – $500
World Record Bonuses
$5,000 – Men must beat 12:37*
$5,000 – Women must beat 14:11*
*Current records as of 10/6/2020
T-Mobile American Record Bonuses
$2,500 – Men must beat 13:20*
$2,500 – Women must beat 14:50*
*Current records as of 10/6/2020
All amounts are in USD ($). Athletes receiving more than $600 must furnish a W9 for tax purposes.
Eligibility Requirements
Results and Awards
Accepted athletes may be asked to:
Travel Assistance
Getting to Carlsbad
For best arrangements and ease of travel, flights should be booked so you will arrive in San Diego (SAN) on Friday of race weekend. Please note that Carlsbad Village is located 36 miles north of downtown San Diego and traffic increases significantly from 3pm to 7pm. Both Uber and Lyft are available onsite and will be the easiest option for most athletes. All major car rental services and bus / train options are also available. Transportation expenses are eligible for those athletes qualifying for travel reimbursement. John Wayne Airport (JWA) in Orange County and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are also options but will require significantly more travel time upon arrival.
Accommodations in Carlsbad
We will be able to provide limited hotel rooms for selected elite athletes on a case-by-case basis with preference given to those who contact us before August 31. All athletes who have been promised housing should arrive in Carlsbad on Friday in order to be housed. Please do not bring unexpected guests as we can NOT accommodate spouses, coaches, or friends.
Contact Our Team
We’d love to hear from you! Please feel free to contact us via email at elites@carlsbad5000.com