Power Walk

SPORT RULES

1. All Power Walking events will be conducted in accordance with USA Track & Field rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please visit the USATF website www.usatf.org or contact: USA Track & Field, 132 East Washington St., Suite 800, Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 261-0500

2. No canes, walkers, headphones, cell phones or water bottles allowed during the event.

3. Power Walk is a monitored event in which an athlete can be disqualified. Power Walking, while very similar to Race Walking, does not have the same technical requirements.

• One foot must be on the ground at all times.
• Each advancing foot strike must land on the heel and when the foot leaves the ground it must push off through the toe.
• Your knee may be straightened or bent at heel strike.
• An athlete is disqualified when three separate judges determine the athlete is in violation of the definition of Power Walking.
• Any violation in the last 100 meters, as determined by a single judge, results in immediate disqualification.

ENTRY REGULATIONS

1. Anyone age 50+ by December 31, 2026.

2. Age division is determined by one’s age as of December 31, 2026.

3. Athletes may compete in both events.