USA Track & Field (USATF) is the National Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. USATF encompasses the world's oldest organized sports, the most-watched events of Olympic broadcasts, the #1 high school and junior high school participatory sport and more than 30 million adult runners in the United States. Led by President Stephanie Hightower and CEO Doug Logan, USATF is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization with a staff of professional program administrators at the National Office in Indianapolis.

 Mission Statement

The mission of USA Track & Field is to foster sustained competitive excellence, interest, and participation in the sports of track & field, long distance running, and race walking.

A Sport for Everyone ... For Life!

usatf 2010 Age divisions

* Athletes who are still 18 through the final day of the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships are eligible to compete in the Young Men's and Young Women's divisions through that meet. This extended eligibility does not apply to cross country events.

members-only drawing

USATF, offers a monthly drawing for their members.  Each month they select 3 winners.  Each member may only enter each monthly drawing once a month. Winners will be notified by e-mail and listed on the USATF website.  Enter the drawing here: http://www.usatf.org/promotions/MembersOnlyDrawing/