Running Across Borders supports three categories of athletes

Developmental athletes

These athletes, when selected into our program, are predominantly recent graduates of secondary schools living in rural areas. We select them based on their performance in domestic competitions (generally regional level, as they do not usually have the resources to travel around the country for races) as well as their potential to continue developing and progressing. Additionally, they must agree to participate in all aspects of the Running Across Borders project, related to their development as athletes, their progression in education and opportunities to become working professionals.

Developmental Men

Daniel Alemu Mulugeta--1500m, 5000m; Swathmore  xc Alums

Eda'o Hussen Welge--10k, 21k; Eric Philips

Endila Mekonen Tekelab--10k, 21k; Bart Borg

Eshetu Gemechu Denbel--10k, 21k;
Guernsay Island Amateur Athletic Club

Yared Hailesillasie Hagos--Marathon, 21k, xc; Peter Middleton

Gudissa Toloosa--5k, 10k; SPONSOR NEEDED

Aman Dekebe Suffo--10k, 21k, cross-country; Triona McGhee

Haptamu Getonoho--10k, 21k; SPONSOR NEEDED

Mesfin Emeyu Shifter--10k, 21k, Marathon; SPONSOR NEEDED

Developmental Women    
Each sponsored by  GIRLS GOTTA RUN FOUNDATION             

Seada Nura Bati--10k;

Dunkane Keba Desso-10k;

Dinkinesh Mekash Tefera -10k;

Hana Megersa Abo - 5k, 10k;

Halima Hadji Hayicho - 10k;

For Developmental athletes we provide:

  • Entry and travel arrangements for local, domestic, and regional competitions
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Sub-Elite athletes

These athletes span a variety of age ranges, from school students to adults. They have means of at least basic support independent of Running Across Borders, either through work or family assistance or race prize money. Generally they train with established coaches and training groups or clubs. They are of an internationally competitive standard with times listed below giving an indication. Running Across Borders  negotiates entry for these athletes to domestic local, regional and national competitions as well as facilitate entry to international competitions, representing them when they travel abroad.  We help all our athletes achieve their athletic potential and maximise their financial capability. 

Sub-Elite Men

Urga Ararisa Negewo (ETH) Marathon
Bereket Alem Kidanu (ETH) Marathon, 21km, xc
Assefa Girma (ETH) 5,000m, 10,000m, 21km











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Outreach athetes

These athletes live in urban and rural areas and also have means of basic support independent of Running Across Borders. However they are not training or competing at an international standard. For these athletes we provide assistance with entering local competitions, providing equipment where possible and monitoring their overall athletic progress.









For outreach athletes we are providing: entry for local competitions and time trials and training shoes (subject to availability)


Athletes

Athletes

Athletes interested in joining Running Across Borders should contact the Directors. Please send your contact details and a list of your running accomplishments.

Sub-Elite Standards:

To qualify sub-elite athletes must, at a minimum, have met one or more of the following standards, within the past one year (two years in the case of the marathon), on an IAAF-certified or otherwise verified course:
















Developmental Standards:

Our developmental athletes generally have met the following criteria in a domestic competition on a verified course (usually a track):

Junior Men (U20):
800m : 1 :54.54
1500m : 3:51.33
3000m : 8 :32.33
5000m : 14 :24.13
10000m : 30 :52.23
3000m steeplechase: 9:24.59

Junior Women (U20) :
800m : 2 :12.56
1500m : 4 :34.04
3000m: 9:47.40
5000m: 16:55.28
10000m: 34:29.29
3000m steeplechase: 10:55.61
Women:

800m: 02:01.00
1500m: 4:08.00
3000m: 8:40.0
3000m steeplechase: 9:35.0
5000m: 15:15.0
10000m: 31:50.00
Half-Marathon: 73:00
Marathon: 2:38:00
Men:

800m: 01:46.00
1500m: 3:36.00
3000m: 7:45.0
3000m steeplechase: 8:27.0
5000m: 13:30.0
10000m: 28:20.00
Half-Marathon: 64:00
Marathon: 2:18:00.
Race Directors

Many of the athletes do not have any verifiable performances, because they have never had the chance to run outside of Ethiopia/Kenya.

If you are a Race Director looking to recruit athletes of a particular standard, please e-mail us with your desired criteria and we will tell you of athletes we have meeting that criteria, based on latest performance testing and time trial results.

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