“What is the The Grand Prix?”

The Grand Prix is a friendly competition open to all current Utica Roadrunners Club members (with annual dues for 2008 paid by 3/31/08). Members receive points for each Grand Prix race they complete based on their order of finish among club members competing in the same age group.  It’s a fun way to encourage members to participate in more local races and to keep training throughout the racing season. At the end of the season, the points are tallied up and the Grand Prix awards are presented at the club’s annual awards banquet.  

 

2008 Grand Prix Races

1. Fort-to-Fort 10K – April 5
2. Ted Moore 5K – May 3
3. Hall of Fame Half-Marathon – May 18
4. KAC 10K – May 31
5. UR Save Our Switchbacks (SOS) 5-Mile – June 15
6. UR Summer Sizzle 5-Mile – June 22
7. The Battle of Oriskany 10K – August 2
8. UR Falling Leaves 14K – September 28
9. YWCA Freedom Run 5K – October 11

 

Scoring

Scoring will be based on the best 5 finishes of the 9 Grand Prix races. 

There is no minimum number of races needed to qualify.

 

Age Groups      

There will be six age groups, Male & Female:

19 & Under • 20 to 29 • 30 to 39 • 40 to 49 • 50 to 59 • 60 & Over

Age based on age as of 1/1/08.

 

Points will be awarded in each age group as follows:

• 1st place - 10 points
• 2nd place - 9 points
• 8th place - 3 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 points
• 11th place & higher - no points

For more information, contact Ted Petrillo at or 768-7319.