Pittsburgh Marathon offers incentive for Olympic trials qualifiers

Athletes interested in participating in the Olympic Trials Qualifying Incentive Program must be a U.S. citizen who is eligible to compete in the Olympic Trials if the time standard is achieved. To participate, contact Kelsey Jackson of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and be prepared to complete an application form and submit official times from USATF-certified races which demonstrate you have the reasonable potential to qualify for the 2012 USA Olympic Trials, subject to review by race staff.

Race Benefits:

“Rabbit” to pace men towards a 2:19 “A” qualifying time, through Mile 18 – Pacer for women for a 2:39 “A” qualifying time
Friday night VIP Reception
Saturday night Pasta Party dinner
Prizes and Incentives
All Sub 2:19 male Olympic Trial-qualifying time and Sub 2:39:00 Female Olympic Trial-qualifying time will receive:

Reimbursement for travel and hotel for all “A” qualifying times
Eligibility for overall race prize purse
Olympic Trial Qualifying Time Prizes
1st Place $1500 in cash, $500 gift certficate for Dick's Sporting Goods and $250 gift certificate for GNC
2nd Place $1000 in cash, $500 gift certificate for Dick's Sporting Goods and $250 gift certificate for GNC
3rd Place $100 in cash, $500 gift certificate for Dick's Sporting Goods and $250 gift certificate for GNC

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