Athlete Advisory Committee Grant Opportunities Are Here!
The AAC invites Southern California Association athletes performing at an elite level to continue their journey and apply
for two grant opportunities:
MARATHON GRANT & PARA ATHLETE GRANT
Marathon Grant Eligibility:
Current SCA USATF membership;
Men- sub-2:30 Marathon or sub-1:15 Half Marathon since 11/2/25;
Women- sub-3:00 Marathon or sub-1:30 Half Marathon since 11/2/25;
Registered for a USATF-sanctioned marathon before 12/31/26.
Watch times not accepted.
Para Athlete Grant Eligibility: Current SCA USATF membership; Must be a Para athlete; Registered for a USATF-sanctioned road race or meet before December 31, 2026.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: November 4, 2026 at 11:59pm PST Selection date: November 6, 2026
Please find links to applications below:
USATF SCA AA Para Athlete Grant
Questions? Contact Sharada Maddox at: [email protected] or (562) 924-0382
USATF-SCA Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships
LOCATION: Central Park 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
For Open and Masters Championships contact Nicole Luque ∙ [email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course is all dirt with challenging hills and plenty of flat sections.
PREREQUISITES: No preliminary races are needed to qualify for this meet.
REGISTRATION ENTRY FEES & DEADLINES:
Entry Fee: $10 per athlete. There is no team fee.
Register online at https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/285228/info
OPENS on October 1, 2026
CLOSES on November 11, 2026 at 11:59pm. Late entries will NOT be allowed. Athletes not registered by this time will not compete in the meet. Please do not wait until the last minute as there can be several time consuming and technically challenging steps.
Fees must be paid online by the close of registration.
MEET DIRECTOR: Monica Page
Cell: (310) 308 – 4167
E-mail: [email protected]
