Elites and Awards

ELITES INFO

To be accepted as a complimentary elite entry, the athlete must have achieved the following standards during 2024: 

Women’s Standard: 29:00
Men’s Standard: 25:30

Understanding that the 8K distance is not contested frequently, the Icebreaker 8K will also accept the following equivalent times for the 5K and/or 10K:

Women’s 5K/10K Equivalent Standard: 17:30 / 37:00
Men’s 5K/10K Equivalent Standard: 15:15 / 31:30

To apply, or if you have any questions, please send a brief summary of past performances to the race director at icebreaker8k@gmail.com Masters elite athletes are also welcome to apply.

 APPLY FOR ELITE ENTRY

*Note that there is 20 maximum elite entries

PRIZE MONEY

The Icebreaker will award cash prize money and New Balance Gift Cards for the top 5 finishers of the open male and female category. 

1st - $400 cash & New Balance Shoes

2nd - $250 cash & NB gift cards $150 

3rd - $100 cash & NB Gift Cards $100

4th - $150 in NB Gift Cards

5th - $100 in NB Gift Cards

*Totals subject to change

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

New Balance Prize Money and Prizes will be given out to the following:

  •  top 3 overall male and female finishers
  •  top 3 overall masters male and female finishers (35+)
  •  top youth male and female finishers (0-18yrs)
  •  top individual fundraiser for KidSport

TEAM AWARDS

We have two fun team contests to stir up some excitement and your competitive juices:  

  1. The team with the most finishers on race day (largest team).
  2. The team that fundraises the most money for KidSport Richmond (the most generous team).

*All awards will be given post-race during the awards ceremony, and winners must be present to receive their awards.

*No switching teams after registration closes.