About the Grand Prix
The Grand Prix series of races is a friendly competition among all UR members in good standing as of one day prior to the first race of the series. Members are automatically eligible, and points are received per race order of finish in five-year age groups, with one’s age as of October 31, 2023, determining age group for the season. The best 6 performances among the designated races will determine the standings for the awards, with a minimum of 3 races required to be eligible for an award.
2023 Grand Prix Races
3/11/2023 Mad Mile 1 Mile Utica
4/2/2023 Fort to Fort 10K Rome
4/8/2023 Save Our Switchbacks 7.5K Utica
5/21/2023 Erie Canal Races 10 Mile Marcy
6/11/2023 Patriot Run 5K Rome
6/18/2023 Summer Sizzle 5 Mile Utica
7/9/2023 Boilermaker 15K Utica
7/16/2023 Sundae Run 5K Richfield Springs
8/18/2023 Woodsmen's Field Days 10K Boonville
8/20/2023 Tunnel to Towers 5K Utica
9/24/2023 Falling Leaves 14K Utica
10/15/2023 Skeleton Run 5K Deerfield
Must complete at least 3 events to qualify for Grand Prix Awards
Highest 6 races to count towards your Grand Prix Awards
Scoring
– Minimum of 3 races to qualify for the Grand Prix awards.
– Best total for 6 races will be taken for your Grand Prix score.
1st place – 12 points
2nd place – 10 points
3rd place – 8 points
4th place – 7 points
5th place – 6 points
6th place – 5 points
7th place – 4 points
8th place – 3 points
9th place – 2 points
10th place – 1 point
11th place & higher – no points
Age Groups
There will be 13 age groups, Male & Female:
0 to 14
15 to 19
20 to 24
25 to 29
30 to 34
35 to 39
40 to 44
45 to 49
50 to 54
55 to 59
60 to 64
65 to 69
70 & Over.
Age group based on age as of 10/31/2022.