1. Participants compete in five (5) year increments.
2. At sign in table, each athlete will pin on the front of his/her shift colored paper with a number and age on it.
3. The event usually starts with the oldest group first.
4. On the track we are using now, five (5) persons can be in a head one-half (1/2) mile around).
5. No skipping, jumping or running allowed. A fast pace walk is acceptable.
6. Each athlete will have his/her own timer.
7. Medals are awarded directly after scores are finalized.