17 results for tag: Distance Running

2025 Boston 10K: T20 Para Class for Intellectual Impairment

In 2023 The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) made an important announcement when they added a competitive division for intellectual impairment which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. The T20 Para Division is now offered at three BAA events: The Boston 5K (April 19, 2025) The Boston Marathon (April 21, 2025) Boston 10k (June 22, 2025) ENTRY DEADLINE: Regardless of the entry deadline all interested athletes with Intellectual Impairment should reach out since this is a newer offering and space may still be available for athletes with Virtus II1 - Para T20 National or International Classifi...

2025 Boston 5K: T20 Para Class for Intellectual Impairment

In 2023 The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) made an important announcement when they added a competitive division for intellectual impairment which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. The T20 Para Division is now offered at three BAA events: The Boston 5K (April 19, 2025) The Boston Marathon (April 21, 2025) Boston 10k (June 22, 2025) ENTRY DEADLINE: Regardless of the entry deadline all interested athletes with Intellectual Impairment should reach out since this is a newer offering and space may still be available for athletes with Virtus II1 - Para T20 National or International Classifi...

2025 Boston Marathon: T20 Para Class for Intellectual Impairment

In 2023 The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) made an important announcement when they added a competitive division for intellectual impairment which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. The T20 Para Division is now offered at three BAA events: The Boston 5K (April 19, 2025) The Boston Marathon (April 21, 2025) Boston 10k (June 22, 2025) ENTRY DEADLINE: Regardless of the entry deadline all interested athletes with Intellectual Impairment should reach out since this is a newer offering and space may still be available for athletes with Virtus II1 - Para T20 National or International Classifi...

Sept 15, 2023 Entry Deadline for 2024 Boston Marathon’s New T20 Para Class for Intellectual Impairment

On September 7, 2023 The Boston Athletic Association made a very important announcement: They've added a division for intellectual impairment starting with the 2024 Boston Marathon (April 15, 2024), which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. There is prize money for the first three male and female finishers (up to $2500 +500 for a course record within the division). Note that the entry deadline for the 2024 Boston Marathon is September 15, 2023 so this will mostly affect entries to the 2025 event. Those interested who already have Virtus II1/T20 eligibility (view our US Track ...

2024 Boston Marathon adds T20 Para Division for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment

On September 7, 2023 The Boston Athletic Association made a very important announcement: They've added a division for intellectual impairment starting with the 2024 Boston Marathon (April 15, 2024), which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. There is prize money for the first three male and female finishers (up to $2500 +500 for a course record within the division). Note that the entry deadline for the 2024 Boston Marathon is September 15, 2023 so this will mostly affect entries to the 2025 event. Those interested who already have Virtus ...

2024 Boston Marathon: New T20 Para Class for Intellectual Impairment

On September 7, 2023 The Boston Athletic Association made a very important announcement: They've added a division for intellectual impairment starting with the 2024 Boston Marathon (April 15, 2024), which is open to Virtus II1/T20 runners with National or International classification. There is prize money for the first three male and female finishers (up to $2500 +500 for a course record within the division). Note that the entry deadline for the 2024 Boston Marathon is September 15, 2023 so this will mostly affect entries to the 2025 event. Those interested who already have Virtus ...

Results from the 2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships in San Diego

    Congratulations to Virtus Teams and runners who competed in the two-day Virtus World Cross Country Championships in San Diego November 19-20, 2022. Opening Ceremony was held outside at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, where the Virtus Teams all stayed and trained throughout the week-long event. Along with the ceremonial lighting of the torch the athletes received encouragement from three time Team USA Olympic Triple Jumper Willie Banks , who serves as an elected member of the World Athletics Council. The International and US teams were welcomed by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and enjoyed a tour of the Air ...

2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships (San Diego USA)

We are proud to announce the United States has been awarded host of the 2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships, featuring the best distance runners and Paralympic Games athletes with intellectual impairment from around the globe competing on a renowned cross country course in Mission Bay Park along San Diego's beautiful shoreline with team accommodation at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center. Visit our official event webpage for details.

Celebrate Virtus’ 35th Birthday by Joining the ’35 Your Way’ Global Challenge April 6 – May 1

Happy 35th Birthday Virtus! Help us celebrate 35 years of Virtus support and competition for athletes with intellectual impairment by joining the 35 YOUR WAY challenge: walk, run, skip, swim, cycle, row, jump or get active your own way! WHO: Virtus Athletes, Family & Friends Around the World WHAT: 35 YOUR WAY Global Challenges on Playwaze Platform: • Walk/Run/Swim 35km (@22miles) in 35 days • Cycle 350km (@218miles) in 35 days • Row 35km in 35 days • How fast can you do 35 skips / 35 star-jumps? • Futsal/Football/Soccer: How many successful juggles can you do in 3.5 minutes? • Basketball...

COMING SOON: Athletes Without Limits 2021 Skyliners Cycling TT, Duathlon, Run Series (Virtual in Bend)

We’ve partnered with Bend-based Race Manager to bring back a high tech, socially distanced version of this local favorite event! Check back soon for updates on dates, courses and how to register. Event Page: www.athelteswithoutlimits.org/skylinersÂÂ