Runners meeting one of the listed qualifying standards may apply for acceptance into Desert Solstice.  The entry fee applies to all runners regardless of qualification time, and all runners are eligible to earn prize money for their performances as listed below.  Runners may request acceptance at other race lengths (e.g. 100k, 12 Hour) for comparable performances.

Runners who have met the “A” Standard can gain entry at any point until the race reaches the 30 person max capacity. Runners who meet the “B” Standard may be considered on a case-by-case basis for auto entry or placed on a wait-list. Spots for “B” standard applicants will be awarded in performance-order based on availability 1-week after USATF 24 Hour National Championship.

Qualifying marks must be recent – no older than December 1, 2019. The 2022 Desert Solstice will not be making adjustments to qualification standards based on age group performances.

Prize Money
One of the goals of Desert Solstice is to encourage records and top performances by American athletes and others from around the world.  Prize money will be awarded to athletes achieving certain performance standards, as listed below.  Only the winner in each race category is eligible for the “Winner” award, and all other runners are eligible for the “Non-Winner” award.  Runners meeting several categories are eligible only for the greatest award amount.