15K AWARDS
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Awards & Prize Money
The Gate River Run 15K attracts an elite field of professional, national and local athletes while also recognizing outstanding performances throughout the field. Awards include open and American prize money, performance bonuses, masters and local awards, age-group awards and the coveted Top 10% finisher hats.
Professional Road Running Organization
Gate River Run is a member of the prestigious Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO) Circuit, a series featuring some of America’s classic road races.
PRRO Circuit
The overall male and female winners of the Gate River Run 15K qualify for the opportunity to compete for the PRRO Super Bonus at the PRRO Championship.
Open 15K Prize Money
Prize money is awarded to the top 10 overall male and female finishers.
| Place | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| 2nd | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| 3rd | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 4th | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 5th | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| 6th | $900 | $900 |
| 7th | $800 | $800 |
| 8th | $700 | $700 |
| 9th | $600 | $600 |
| 10th | $500 | $500 |
| Total | $21,500 | $21,500 |
USATF 15K Championship 15K Prize Money
American athletes finishing in the top 10 overall receive prize money from the open purse plus any prize money earned from the American purse.
| Place | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| 2nd | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| 3rd | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 4th | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 5th | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| 6th | $900 | $900 |
| 7th | $800 | $800 |
| 8th | $700 | $700 |
| 9th | $600 | $600 |
| 10th | $500 | $500 |
| Total | $25,500 | $25,500 |
Bonus Prize Money
Equalizer Bonus
$5,000The elite women start five minutes ahead of the elite men. The first elite athlete — male or female — to cross the finish line earns the bonus.
5K Leader Bonus
$500The first female and first male to reach the 5K mark
American Record Bonus
$5,000Awarded for breaking the recognized American 15K record.
15K Record Bonuses
| Record | Men | Women | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Record | 40:42 | 44:20 | $10,000 |
| American Record | 42:05 | 46:24 | $5,000 |
| Gate River Run Course Record | 42:10 | 47:00 | $3,000 |
Additional 15K Awards
Florida First Coast Cup
The top three eligible local male and female athletes receive $300, $200 and $100.
Athletes must have been legal residents of Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau or Baker County for the six months prior to race day. ID verification is required.
Masters Awards
The top three male and female masters athletes, age 40 and over, receive $300, $200 and $100.
Masters awards are determined by chip time.
Top 10% Finisher Hats
Finish in the Top 10% and Earn the Hat
Custom Top 10% hats are handed out at the finish line to the first 10% of male finishers and the first 10% of female finishers. Qualification is based on gun time and overall order of finish, not chip time.
15K Awards Ceremony
The 15K Overall Awards will be presented on the awards stage at 10:15 AM.
Stage Awards
Awards presented on stage include the top 10 overall men and women, top five American men and women, top three male and female masters, and top three male and female First Coast finishers.
Age Group Awards
Age-group awards are available for pickup at the awards tent located next to the stage. Awards are presented to the top three men and women in each age division.
15K Age Divisions
Awards are presented to the top three men and women in each age division.
Every Finisher Earns a Medal
Finisher medals are awarded at the finish line to all 15K and 5K finishers. The 5K does not offer competitive awards.