| Throughout the year the GMAA will enter major New England Races
as a team. Races include the Boston Marathon, the New England Cross Country
Championships, and the 7 USATF-NE grand prix races (a variety of distances,
specific races change year to year). While the team scoring is different
at each of the three types of races listed, each has a policy of allowing
nearly unlimited team entries with the fastest of each division (age group)
counting towards the team score. Thus the more the merrier!
Already set to race for the green and white of the GMAA? Please go
to and fill out the following interest form to let us know which races
you are interested in.
Are you interested in helping to recruit more
GMAA runners to participate in team races (such as making a few phone calls
or emails)? Email us and volunteer!
Would you like to run on the GMAA racing team?
What the GMAA does for you:
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For a race more than a 100 miles away, the club will rent a van(s) and/or
a car(s) to get interested runners to the event. Note that some runners
elect to get to the race site on their own. If there is enough interest,
there can also be a early morning, race day carpool.
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For a race more than a 100 miles away, the club will arrange a room block
at a hotel near the race. Runners pay for their portion of a room, but
with room sharing the cost can become very affordable.
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GMAA runners will typically meet for dinner the night before and breakfast
the morning of the race.
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As each race nears, a web page with pertinent information will be posted
on this site give division rosters, hotel and travel information, links
to the specific race, etc.
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Once a runner competes in two USATF-New England team race (grand prix or cross country) as a GMAA & USATF runner, team race entry
fees will be paid for by the GMAA for the rest of the year - buy two and
get the rest free!
What the runner is responsible for:
- Obtaining a USATF-New England membership ($30 per year), available on-line
at www.usatf.org.Remember
to list your team as GMAA, club 79 of the New England Association.
- Paying for the race cost. Most of the team races have a discounted entry
fee when the team signs up together.
- While a GMAA singlet/shirt is not mandatory, usage is encouraged. The club
provides the membership singlets/shirts at cost. Visit the GMAA clothing
link for details. Note: any GMAA member that gets their picture
published in a newspaper or magazine while wearing their singlet will get
a $25 SkiRack gift certificate!
Who can run on the GMAA team?
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Any GMAA member can run for the GMAA. If you aren't a member, consider
joining! If you aren't sure if your membership is up-to-date email
us to inquire.
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Speed is not a qualification. Remember, all can run, the fastest score,
but we all have a fun time!
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We are the only USATF New England team representing Vermont. While
our membership base is primarily in northwestern Vermont, we have members
in 10 of Vermont's 14 counties.
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A runner racing for the GMAA is not required to run in all team races that
the GMAA participates in.
How does the GMAA measure up with the rest of New England?
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The GMAA began team racing on a trial basis in 2003 and did well!
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Specific highlights:
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5th place (of 56) in the 2003 Boston Marathon men's masters division
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Individual men's winner in the 2003 and 2008 Stowe 8 Miler
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3rd place men's master and veteran and women's masters divisions in the
2003 Stowe 8 Miler
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1st place men's senior and women's masters divisions in the 2003 New England
Cross Country Championships; 1st women's masters in 2004
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3rd place women's open, 2nd place women's master, 1st place senior women
at the 2005 Cape Cod Marathon
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