2008 Tenth Annual ARRC Race Series

The Series: Thirteen races starting in May and finishing in December.  Distances range from 5K to 15K and one Mini marathon.  The October Indianapolis Race provides the opportunity for the choice of 5K, half, or full marathon for 50 points.  All races are on roads or paved paths except for the Run the Mounds which is a trail run.

 

The Requirements: In order to receive points in the Road Series, you must be a member of the Anderson Road Runners Club and a member of the Road Series.   You must designate whether you will be a Walker or Runner for the entire race season.  Age group for the season will be determined by the age of the participant on 5/1/2008.  For walkers, judged race walking conventions apply of continuous contact with the ground and straight locked knee in stride motion.  No running allowed in the Walker Series Races.  Participants must complete a minimum of six (6) races and must be an approved volunteer for at least one race in the series.  The Road Race Director(s) must receive prior notification of the runner's intent to volunteer and will verify their participation with the director of that event.

 

Entry Fees:  $10 to be scored in the series.  $15 to be a member of the Anderson Road Runners Club or $25 for a family membership.

 

Age Groups:

            Runners:  Men and Women 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15–18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34,

 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+, & Heavyweight 190+ lbs

(Men Only). 

Walkers: Top three Female and Male overall.   Looking to expand walkers to ten year age groups if have enough participation to justify.  Will update as season progresses.

Age group will be determined by the participant’s age as of May 1^st that year.  It is the responsibility of the participant to verify they are in the correct age group and series designation.

 

Points System: Points will be awarded as follows: 1^st Place-50pts, 2^nd Place-45pts,

 3^rd Place-40pts.  Other age group finishers will be awarded points starting at 35 and

decreasing by one point per participant (Walker or Runner).   The point standings will be posted to this site when available and at the races, depending upon availability of previous race results.

 

Bonus Points: 50 Points will be awarded to all participants in the Series  for completing the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon 13.1-mile race.   Anyone participating in the Indianapolis Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5K in October will also receive 50 points for completing the race of their choice.  Participants who volunteer to assist in any one of the road race series events will earn 50 points; but the race does not count toward the six-race minimum as a volunteer only.  Participants may also earn 50 points for volunteering in a second race of the road race series.  If you volunteer and are able to run the race, you will receive the 50 points maximum only (not volunteer points plus race points) and by participating in the race it would count toward your six-race minimum. You may volunteer as often as you wish; but you will only earn a maximum of 100 points through volunteering.  Race Directors, of a race in the series, participating in the Road Series will earn a race counting towards the six race minimum and 50 points for that race in the Series they are the Director.

 

Joining Series in Progress: Runners/ Walkers, who decide to join the ARRC Road Series after the first race in the series has been completed and scored, may do so at any time under the following procedure:

1.      Runner/ walker must be a member of the Anderson Road Runners Club.

2.      Runner/ walker will be scored on all succeeding races.

3.      Races run before joining the Road Series, that are in the Road Series, will be handled by scoring the runner at the next available points in their respective age group for only the one previous Road Series Race prior to joining the Series.  Other races completed before joining the Road Series will not count towards the Series points.

4.      Runner/ walker’s age group is defined as the age of the participant on May 1^st of the Series Year.

 

Disqualifications: Walkers disqualified during a judged walking race in the series will be awarded 25 points for the completed race only, regardless of time.

 

Other Stuff: Some of the race dates have not been confirmed as of May 11, 2008.  It is the participant’s responsibility to confirm their membership status in the ARRC, the Road Series, and the dates, times and locations of events.  Points will only be awarded to members of the ARRC.  ARRC assumes no responsibility in the event a race date or time is changed.  Points will be based upon results provided by the individual races.  Please check the results of any events you enter to insure accuracy and the updated Road Series Points Spreadsheets.

 

Questions: Questions can be directed to Wally Post 765-649-8674 or Greg Smith 765-778-7087.

 

Race Directors: Please notify Wally Post 765-649-8674 or Greg Smith 765-778-7087 of any schedule changes.  You may also e-mail the Webmaster.

2007 Final Point standings and results: Men, Women

2006 Final Point standings and results: Men, Women

2005 Final Point Standings and results: Male and Female

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