CAPTAINS
Each team must include either one member of Congress, the Cabinet, the Vice President, Sub-Cabinet Agency Head or equivalent, Federal Judge, on-air radio or TV journalist, or print/digital journalist.
Teams must have five runners, and at least one of the five must be a woman. All five count in scoring.
TEAM GUIDELINES
Legislative Branch
Team Captain must be a member of Congress, with other team members chosen from congressional staff or immediate family of Representative or Senator. Since there are separate but equal Senate and House awards, all legislative branch team members must come from their Captain’s side of the Hill. This means Senators use Senate staff and Representatives use House staff.
No more than one competitor on any Legislative team may come from Staff of Capitol Police, Clerk’s Office, Sergeant at Arms, etc.
Senators and Representatives who are unable to field teams may enter on their own and are eligible for individual awards.
Executive Branch
Team Captain must either be an elected Executive branch official, Cabinet member, US Ambassador, or Sub-Cabinet Appointee or Agency Head or equivalent, with other team members chosen from agency staff of Captain.
Judicial Branch
Team Captain must be Federal Judge (presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed), with other team members chosen from the Judge’s respective court staff.
Media
Team Captain (or to win first journalist award*) must be either on-air radio or television journalist or a professional print/digital journalist with bylines or editor with a magazine, newspaper, website, etc. (Publisher cannot be a captain.) Other team members MUST be chosen from the regular staff of the individual radio, TV, newspaper, website, or magazine. The Media division has two categories, print including web, and electronic (TV, radio, podcast).
LIMITS/ELIGIBILITY/NAMES
The race is limited to first 145 teams that enter. The number of teams from any one government entity or corporation (media) is limited. If you are considering fielding multiple teams, inquire about limitations before entering.
Eligibility rules for captains are strictly enforced. No eligible captain, no team. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
A Team Name Contest will be held for the three Best and three Worst Named Teams.
SAFETY
Because the race is held on a tight up-and-back course, baby strollers are prohibited in accordance with safety guidelines. We also recommend against the use of an iPod or similar devices. Race officials reserve the right to remove any runner from the course for medical, political or any other valid reason. Any entrant attempting to run with a dog (or a cat for that matter) will be kindly asked to withdraw from the race.
ENTRY FEES
All your entry fees are donated to Junior Achievement USA (none are used for T-shirts or other race expenses). And thanks to ACLI and other sponsors, an additional donation will also be made to JA-USA.
