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, 2026, 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.
2026 Grand Prix Races
| Date | Race | Distance | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-14-2026 | Mad Mile | 1 Mile | Saturday | Utica |
| 04-12-2026 | Fort to Fort | 10K | Sunday | Rome |
| 04-18-2026 | Save Our Switchbacks | 7.5K | Saturday | Utica |
| 05-17-2026 | Erie Canal Races | 10 Mile | Sunday | Marcy |
| 06-14-2026 | Patriot Run | 5K | Sunday | Rome |
| 06-21-2026 | Summer Sizzle | 5 Mile | Sunday | Utica |
| 07-12-2026 | Boilermaker | 15K | Sunday | Utica |
| TBD | Sundae Run | 5K | Sunday | Richfield Springs |
| TBD | Woodsmens Field Days | 10K | Friday | Boonville |
| 08-16-2026 | Tunnel to Towers | 5K | Sunday | Utica |
| 09-27-2026 | Falling Leaves | 14K | Sunday | Utica |
| 10-11-2026 | Sitrin Riggie Run | 5K | Sunday | SUNY Polytechnic |
| 10-18-2026 | Skeleton Run | 5K | Sunday | Deerfield |
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 to 74
75 & Over
Age group based on age as of 10/31/2025.