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USATF Pacific Race Walking

Start of the PA-USATF 1-mile RW Championships, 2015-01-14, UC Berkeley
Start of the PA-USATF 1-mile RW Championships, 2015-01-14, UC Berkeley

The Pacific Association has an active Race Walk Committee representing Race Walk Clubs and an annual series of events that make up the Pacific Association’s Championship Race Walks. PLEASE CLICK ON the “Schedule/Results” link to the right or below or HERE for the latest information on the schedule of events (including registration forms), and results of recent races including judging summaries.

RACE WALK SCHEDULE
 EVENTS OVERVIEW

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL RACE WALKS

In addition to the USATF Pacific Race Walk Championship events, we are aware of this Schedule of National & International Race Walks (contact organizers for details):

For 2024

  • USATF National Masters Track & Field Outdoor Championship, 5,000 meter track and 10-kilometer road race walks to be held on two days between July 17 and 21, American River College, 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA
  • World Masters Outdoor Championship, August 13-25, 2024, Gothenburg, Sweden
There will be an Introduction to Race Walk Judging Clinic early in 2024. You will then become a non-scoring Apprentice Judge. After being mentored by experienced Judges, you can advance to become an Association Judge. If you are interested, please email the USATF Pacific Officials Training Chair.

 

2025 Race Walk Events
The 2025 Season consists of the following Pacific Association Race Walks events (* indicates PA RW Championships):

  • *1,500-Meters, Sun, Feb 2, PA Indoor T&F Championships, Reno, NV
  • *One Mile (1,609 meters), Sat, Feb 15, Cal Berkeley before All-Comers Meet
  • 1,500-Meters, Mon, Feb 17, President’s Day Invitational Indoor, Reno, NV
  • *3,000-meters, Sat, Mar 8, Cal Berkeley before Cal Season Opener Meet
  • 5,000-meters, Sat, May 10, before Not Just For Runners event, Sacramento, CA
  • *5,000-meters, Jun 7 or 8, Rancho Cordova, CA as part of PA Open Championship and Golden West Invitational Meets
  • *10 kilometers, Sat, Oct 4, Robla Community Park, Sacramento, CA

For more information on the above events click on the “Schedule/Results” link to the right or CLICK HERE


PAST Race Walking Grand Prix Seasons

2024 Race Walking Grand Prix Season

The 2024 Season consisted of five USATF Pacific Association Race Walk Championship events:

  • 1,500-Meters, Sat, Feb 3, Cal Berkeley before All-Comers Meet #1
  • One Mile (1,609 meters), Sat, Feb 17, Cal Berkeley before All-Comers Meet #2
  • 3,000-Meters, Sat, Mar 2, Cal Berkeley before Cal Season Opener Meet
  • 5,000-Meters, Sat, Jun 1, Rancho Cordova, CA as part of PA Open Championship T&F Meet
  • 10-Kilometers, Sat, Oct 5, Robla Community Park, Sacramento, CA
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    2023 Race Walking Grand Prix Season

    The 2023 USATF Pacific Association Race Walk Grand Prix Championship consisted of the following races:

    • 1,500-Meters, Sat, Feb 4, 9:30am, Cal Berkeley before All-Comers Meet
    • One Mile (1,609 meters), Sat, Feb 18, 9:30am, Cal Berkeley before All-Comers Meet
    • 3,000-meters, Sat, Mar 4, 9:30am, Cal Berkeley before Cal Season Opener Meet
    • 5,000-meters, Sat, Jun 3, Rancho Cordova, CA as part of Golden West Invitational Meet
    • 10 kilometers, Sunday, Oct 29, Fair Oaks, CA concurrent with 20 km RW and before 3k Power Walk
    • 20 kilometers, Sunday, Oct 29, Fair Oaks, CA concurrent with 10 km RW and before 3k Power Walk

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    2022 Pacific Association Race Walk Grand Prix Season

    The 2022 USATF Pacific Association Race Walk Grand Prix Championship consisted of five races.

    • 1,500-meters, Saturday, Jan 29, at Cal Berkeley as part of All-Comers Meet
    • One Mile (1,609 meters), Saturday, Feb 19, at Cal Berkeley as part of All-Comers Meet
    • 5,000-meters, Sat. June 4, Cordova HS, Rancho Cordova, CA at the Golden West Track & Field Invitational.
    • 10 kilometers, Sunday, Sept. 11, Fair Oaks, CA concurrent with 20 km RW and before 3k Power Walk
    • 20 kilometers, Sunday, Sept. 11, Fair Oaks, CA concurrent with 10 km RW and before 3k Power Walk

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    2021 Pacific Association Race Walk Grand Prix Season

    The 2021 USATF Pacific Association Race Walk Grand Prix Championship events were all virtual. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no sanctioned in-person events for the Grand Prix.
    We had seven virtual races, following the rules established in 2020 for the #AloneTogether COVID-19 VIRTUAL events (see below):

    • 1,500-meters, anytime from Saturday, February 6, to Sunday, February 28
    • 1-mile (1,609 meters), anytime from Saturday, March 6, to Sunday, March 28
    • 3,000-meters, anytime from Saturday, April 3, to Sunday, April 25
    • 5,000-meters, anytime from Saturday, May 1, to Sunday, May 23
    • One-Hour, anytime from Saturday, June 1, to Sunday, July 18 (longer due to the Olympic Trials & JOs)
    • 10 kilometers, anytime from Wednesday, September 1, to Thursday, September 30
    • 20 kilometers, anytime from Wednesday, September 1, to Thursday, September 30

    Rules, Entry Forms, and Race Reports for the VIRTUAL events are at the “Schedule/Results/GP Standings” link to the right or below CLICK HERE for all information related to the rules and entry for 2021 Race Walk Grand Prix events.

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    PA Race Walking Latest News

    OFF George Kleeman funeral details for Monday, 30 April

    Posted by on Apr 26, 2018 in Coach, Masters LDR, Officials, Officials News, PA Masters TF News, Para Athletics, pausatf, Race Walking, Road Racing, Track & Field, Youth | 0 comments

    In Remembrance of George Kleeman

    Full biography of George’s life and contributions

    Monday, 30 April:
    Christ the King Catholic Church
    199 Brandon Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (google maps link)

    9:30-10:00am – viewing
    10:00 – Mass
    Immediate following: Reception with buffet lunch and open mic

    Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant
    (walking distance from church)
    611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (google maps link)

    Private burial following

     

    Remembrance donation:

    In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider making a donation to the George Kleeman Officials Training Fund. This fund is a part of the Pacific Association Foundation, a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization.

    Click on this link for an electronic donation via PayPal.

    Or mail cash and check donations to:
    Pacific Association Foundation
    George Kleeman Officials Training Fund
    120 Ponderosa Ct.
    Folsom, CA 95630

    The Pacific Association Foundation was established as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization to assist members of the Pacific Association with funding for programs to develop Olympic-caliber athletes and to support vital regional youth programs, coaching education, officials’ clinics, and more.

    Click here for more information

    YOUTH USATF Youth Travel Grant Deadline is April 6!

    Posted by on Mar 23, 2018 in Coach, Race Walking, Youth | 0 comments

    USATF is happy to announce the Mark Springer Travel Grant Program for the 2018 season. This program has awarded over $650,000 to more than 450 youth clubs over the past 18 years. These funds are awarded for travel expenses associated with the USATF Youth and National Junior Olympic Championships in an effort to allow young athletes the opportunity to compete amongst the best in our sport.

    The grant award is up to $750.00 and must be used as a part of your club’s participation in one of the following 2018 USATF National Championship events:

    March 9-11: USATF Hershey National Youth Indoor Champs, Staten Island, NY         

    June 26 – July 1:  USATF Youth Outdoor Champs,  Rochester, NY

    July 23-29:  USATF Hershey  Junior Olympic T&F Champs, Greensboro, NC

    December 8: USATF Junior Olympic XC ChampsReno, NV          

    Apply Today

    Application Deadline is April 6, 2018

    For program history and complete grant provisions, visit the 2018 Mark Springer Travel Grant Page.

    We wish every USATF member club the best of luck this year and look forward to seeing you at our Youth and Junior Olympic Championships!

    TF PA Athletes Results at National Indoor TF Champs

    Posted by on Feb 24, 2018 in PA Masters TF News, pausatf, Race Walking, Track & Field | 0 comments

    USATF 2018 Indoors Pacific Association Member Results

    Feb. 16-18, Albuquerque, NM
    Meet Homepage
    PlaceNameAgeEventCityAffiliationPerformance
    3Robyn Stevens343000m RaceWalkMountain View, CASkechers / Wolfpack RC13:34.58
    4Elizabeth Patterson29High JumpSanta Cruz, CA1.85m / 6-0_
    8Malaina Payton26Long JumpReno, NV6.00m / 19-8_
    10Elena Bruckner19Shot PutMorgan Hill, CATexas15.85m / 52-0
    Exhibition Events
    3Frank Strouse77Masters 200mSan Jose, CA31.71
    6Mel Brooks76Masters 200mCrockett, CA35.09