International Elite Athletes Requirements According to IAAF Gold Label Standards: To qualify as elite runners, athletes must have recorded a performance of a level determined annually by the IAAF in the 36 month period preceding the competition.  For 2010 these times are considered to be:   Marathon:        Men - 2:10:30             Women - 2:28:00   Half Marathon:        Men - 1:01:30             Women - 1:11:00   10K race: Men – 28:10 Women – 32:10   Race Directors may only conduct negotiations for the appearance and promotion of athletes from abroad: Through the Athletes’ Member Federation Directly with the Athletes (in this case, formal invitations shall be made through relevant National Federations) Through duly authorized Athletes’ Representatives (ARs) * Race Directors must not deal with unauthorized ARs   Local Elite Athletes Requirements:    Atheletes must have finished in the top 10 in at least three (3) 10 kilometer races recognized by the Comité de Fondismo de Puerto Rico.   * For more information about certified races in Puerto Rico, please contact 787-410-0494