I n the USA, a Masters athlete is one who has reached forty years of age. A Sub Master is an athlete who is 30 years up through 39 years old.
All competition is divided by gender and five year age divisions.
National road race Championships are held throughout the year in various US locations. The 1996 Indoor meet will take place in Greensboro, North Carolina on March 29 through the 31st. The Outdoor meet will take place in Spokane Washington on August 15 through the 18th. Common to other countries is the designation of Veterans which also refers to individuals who are forty years of age and older. In world competition, the term Veteran is used.