Race directors encourage people of all ages and fitness levels to participate in races, and many races offer age groups awards for runners/walkers in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. Since those age groups tend to have fewer runners, you may even take home an age group award for your finishing time. My mom, who started running in her mid-50s, has never gone home empty-handed since she ran her first road race several years ago.
You're never too old to start running, and it's definitely never too late to start road racing.
