Tri-Cities Road Runners

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Grand Prix Rules


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Qualifications

Runner must be a member of TCRR Club with a current membership (only races run as a member will count toward Grand Prix)
Runner must complete at least 3 TCRR Grand Prix races.
Runner must volunteer in at least 1 TCRR-sponsored race and/or event during the year; runner may run in the race in which he/she volunteers (scroll down for info on volunteer opportunities)

Points/Awards

Points are given based on place in runner’s age group, overall place, masters overall, and volunteering.

Age Group
1st place in age group = 5 points
2nd place = 4 points
3rd place = 3 points
Completion of race = 1 point

Overall
Placing in the overall top 3 gains runners extra points, but they will not be awarded age group points. (both male and female top 3 will be awarded)
1st overall = 10 points
2nd overall = 9 points
3rd overall = 8 points

Masters
Overall masters (both male and female) will receive 8 points, but will not be eligible for age group points

Volunteering
For each race in which you volunteer, three points will be awarded

Awards
Awards will be given to the top three point achievers in each 5- year age group.
Your Grand Prix age will be determined by your age at the first race of the calendar year.
The top masters (male and female) will be awarded.
The runner with the most points (male and female) will be awarded.
Awards will be given at the New Year’s Day race, holiday party, or next year’s White Bank Classic (this will be announced on website).


Volunteering

There are numerous ways of volunteering before, during, and after the race. Several of the ways will still allow you to run the race and still gain three points for volunteering and helping the club. Here are just a few ways you can be active within the club and earn points toward your Grand Prix total.
  • help set up course
  • assist with registration
  • serve as a road guard
  • hand out water
  • assist with finish line
  • help with food

12/31/10

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