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A challenge for masters runners

How fast can you run 800m? 

Where are the best 800m and 4x800m races for masters runners?

How do masters runners train to run a fast 800m?

Register to Participate

(there is no cost — we’re not doing this to make money)

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We'll celebrate all 800m performances, especially ...

Breaking the 2:00 barrier

Beating age/sex-adjusted 2:00 threshold

Setting 4x800m records

Hitting personal big hairy audacious goals

Awards (tentative, currently working to get sponsors)

We hope to offer the following awards:
  • World Record: personalized running jacket
  • National Record: personalized 1/4 zip performance top
  • Sub2: personalized performance shirt
  • Sub2-equivalent: personalized coffee mug
  • Sub-BHAG: personalized coaster
  • 4x800m national and world records: personalized batons
  • Top Aged Graded performances: TBD
Men's National Record Front
Men's National Record Front
Men's National Record Back
Men's National Record Back
Goal Achieved
Goal Achieved
Sub-2:00 Equivalent Performance
Sub-2:00 Equivalent Performance
Women's National Record Back
Women's National Record Back
Women's National Record Front
Women's National Record Front
Women's Sub-2:12 Back
Women's Sub-2:12 Back
Women's Sub-2:12 Front
Women's Sub-2:12 Front
Men's Sub-2:00 Back
Men's Sub-2:00 Back
Men's Sub-2:00 Front
Men's Sub-2:00 Front

How to get started

Provide your Name and Email (and Phone Number if you want to receive SMS).

Share your (or other) 800m and 4x800m performances so we can recognize them on this site and with other masters athletes.

Submit 800m, 4x800m, and community events here

Join the discussion! 

What to expect

  • Occational emails to share updates, highlights, and events
  • Race and Time Trial opportunities
  • List of Performances (ranked overall and by age)
  • Prizes for all sub-2:00 performances (and age-graded equivalents)
  • Connect with, and learn from, other athletes in the masters running community

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