Elite Athletes
Important Invited Athletes Race Information
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - Northport, NY
Elite Field Coordinator Contact:
Will Fodor
Elite Coordinator
The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run
Email: williamfodor26@gmail.com
Elite racers must request a password from Elite Coordinator Will Fodor and click here to register.
Elite racers must request a password from Elite Coordinator Will Fodor and click here to register.
Elite Housing:
Athletes will be housed with local families as part of our renowned host family program. Athletes looking to take advantage of this "Best in Class" experience are required to be officially registered to race by September 3rd.
Athlete's race information, such as their qualifying times or other factors will be used to determine housing eligibility. Any athlete seeking housing must be officially registered by September 3rd. Lodging will be provided for up to 3 nights (arriving no sooner than Thursday), housing allocation and placement is at the sole discretion of the elite recruiter and host family housing team.
There are a limited amount of houses available.
Elite Athlete Travel:
All Fly In Athletes must fly in and out of JFK and will be instructed on how to use AirTrain and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) on how to arrive into Huntington on Thursday. Transportation will be provided to your host family. Athletes who fly into LGA will need to arrange their own transportation. After officially registered our housing team will be in contact with you.
Transportation will be provided from your host family house to to and from the race sight Saturday morning. We will offer assistance to get athletes back to the airport Saturday evening for flights no sooner than 5:00PM
Elite Athlete Race Eligibility:
To be eligible for prize money and elite status, elite runners must:
- Be a current USA citizen.
- Have a current 2025 USATF membership.
- Provide a qualifying time equal to or better than the times noted below.
Qualifying Times for Elite Status Eligibility:
- Women: Sub 33:30
- Men: Sub 30:00
- The Elite Coordinator reserves the right to include other selected applications.
Elite Athlete Support Assistance:
- Housing and travel assistance will be based on 10K qualifying times or equivalent.
- Qualifying times must be achieved from September 2023 to August 2025.
- All support assistance will be allocated at the sole discretion of the Elite Coordinator.
Elite Athlete Check-In and Number Pick-Up:
Friday, September 19th: 4:30 - 7:00PM Bib Pick available at the William J Brosnan Building.
- Race Morning
Saturday, September 20th: 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
- William J Brosnan Building (The start of the race)
10K Elite Race Start:
The starting line is located in front of the William J Brosnan Building on Laurel Avenue
- Elite Women - 8:30 a.m.
- Elite Men - 8:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony:
- The award ceremonies will begin at 10:30 a.m. following the race.
- The ceremony will be held on the gazebo in Northport Village Cow Harbor Park.
- Top 10 awards will be distributed.
- Top 10 prize money will be mailed as soon as we receive Drug testing clearance.
- All invited athletes are also invited to the post race Elite and volunteer party starting at 1:30PM on race day.
Awards/Prize Structure: Top 10 Male and Female - See Below
Top 10 Prize Money:
The top ten men and women are as follows:
Place | Men | Women |
1st | $6,500 | $6,500 |
2nd | $4,000 | $4,000 |
3rd | $2,500 | $2,500 |
4th | $1,250 | $1,250 |
5th | $1,000 | $1,000 |
6th | $600 | $600 |
7th | $500 | $500 |
8th | $400 | $400 |
9th | $300 | $300 |
10th | $200 | $200 |
Total | $17,250 | $17,250 |
Bonuses:
5K Leader Bonus $500*
*Must finish the race and be in the top 10 of your gender. Chip time will be used to determine the 5K bonus.
*Must finish the race and be in the top 10 of your gender. Chip time will be used to determine the 5K bonus.
10K Record Bonus | Men | Women | Bonus |
Course Record | 28:13 | 31:40 | $5,000 |
Course Records:
- Men: Biya Simbassa – 28:13 (2022)
- Women: Jess McClain – 31:40 (2024)
Additional Prize Money Opportunities – Double-Dipping Is Allowed:
Top 3 Masters M&F (USATF Membership Not Required):
- First: $500
- Second: $300
- Third: $100