Bloomsday’s Prize Money

Chase the Prize: the Elite Race Prize Money Breakdown

At Bloomsday, the pursuit of excellence comes with its rewards! Prize money awaits those who demonstrate outstanding performance in various divisions. For U.S. citizens eyeing the prize pool, a top-15 overall finish or top 5 American finish is the ticket to collecting U.S. prize money. What’s exciting is that U.S. citizens have the unique opportunity to earn money in both U.S. and open divisions, allowing for a bit of ‘double-dipping.’ In all other categories, runners qualifying for prize money in multiple divisions will receive the higher amount. In case of a tie, the prize money hierarchy is as follows: masters, open, Washington championship. For instance, if a runner qualifies for $1,000 in both masters and open divisions, they will be awarded the masters’ prize of $1,000. Bloomsday not only celebrates athletic achievement but also ensures that the prize distribution is fair and rewarding across various competitive categories.

Open Prize Money
Place	Men	Women
1.	$7,000	$7,000
2.	4,500	4,500
3.	3,000	3,000
4.	2,500	2,500
5.	1,800	1,800
6.	1,350	1,350
7.	1,000	1,000
8.	900	900
9.	700	700
10.	600	600
11.	500	500
12.	400	400
13.	300	300
14.	250	250
15.	200	200

Masters
Place	Men	Women
1.	$1,500	$1,500
2.	1,000	1,000
3.	500	500

U.S. Citizens
Place	Men	Women
1.	$5,000	$5,000
2.	2,500	2,500
3.	1,250	1,250
4.	750	750
5.	500	500

Wheelchair Prize Money

Place	Men	Women	Masters Men
1.	$2,000	$2,000	$400
2.	1,500	1,000	300
3.	1,000	600	200
4.	700	300	100
5.	500	–	–
6.	400	–	–
7.	250	–	–
8.	150	–	–

Open Quad

Place	51	52
1.	$1,000	$2,000
2.	$500	1,300
3.	–	700
4.	–	300
All payouts contingent on depth of field.

Qualifications

The Lilac Bloomsday Run adheres to stringent qualifications and regulations regarding prize money and athlete eligibility. Following USATF and IAAF rules, any payments to non-resident foreign runners are subject to a 30% withholding fee under US tax laws. High school or collegiate athletes should check with their respective associations about prize money eligibility. Drug testing, in accordance with USATF, IAAF, or USOC rules, may be conducted, and athletes found positive for prohibited substances may face disqualification, loss of prize money, and loss of eligibility for future competitions. U.S. citizens must finish in the top 25 overall to collect U.S. prize money, with the option to collect in both U.S. and open divisions. The Lilac Bloomsday Run, as part of the PRRO Circuit, supports the circuit’s policy against providing travel or lodging expenses to elite athletes found guilty of major doping offenses.