The AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings comprise a one-year qualifying period during which athletes in nine separate age groups can compete in marathons across the world to earn ranking positions.
During the qualifying period, the fastest runners in each age group will be invited to the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships. View previous championships results here.
Qualifiers from the fourth edition will compete in the 2023 championship, set to take place within the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 8.
The rankings cover age groups from 40 to 80+ for men and women as follows:
This is a competition for qualified runners aged 40 or over on race day. More information on the championships can be found here.
You must be aged 40 or over on THE DAY OF ONE OF THE QUALIFYING EVENTS.
Runners who ‘age up’ during the rankings period and compete in a rankings event in their new age group will automatically move into their new category in the Rankings. Results achieved in a runner's previous age group will be disregarded.