Thursday Night Points Races – 2005

 

 

Location: Shadyside Recreation Area 829 Alexandria Pike, Anderson IN. 

 

Preseason races will begin on April 7, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.  (no points)

 

Point races for 2005 will begin on May 12, 2005 and end with the September 29th race.  There be no race on Thursday July 7, 2005 ... enjoy the 4th.  Distance is 2.628 miles – or one loop around the Shadyside running / walking path complex.  Start time for the races is 6:00 p.m., and will begin at the Shadyside Activity Center area.  Restrooms, lockers and showers will be available.

 

Post Season races will run October 6th – 27th (5:30 p.m. start time).

 

The Requirements for Thursday Night Points Races:

In order to receive points you must be a current member of the Anderson Road Runners, and must participate in at least half of the 20 races to be considered for year-end awards.

 

Age Groups: Men and Women 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-100, heavyweight 190+ lbs. (Men Only).  Age group will be determined by the runner's age at the start of the season, May 1st 2005.

 

Points System: Weekly Points will be awarded as follows: 1st Place-50 pts, 2nd Place-45 pts, 3rd Place-40 pts.  Other age group finishers will be awarded points starting at 35 and decreasing by one point per runner.  The point standings will be posted to the club web  site when available.

 

ARRC Kids Program:  (One-Mile Fun Run – ages 12 and under)

Frank St Phillips will continue to direct the Fun Run for our children.  Children are future of running and of our club.  If you or a member of your family would be willing to assist Frank, please contact any officer or Frank at the race.  The Children’s run will also begin on May 12, 2005.  Start time is 5:15 p.m. 

This program is free.

 

Weekly Sponsors: The club will again be seeking sponsors for weekly awards / treats.  This applies to both the 2.628 mile points races and the children’s one mile run.

 

Please contact the race directors for more details. 

 

Anyone who would like to make contributions for the children's run should contact Frank St. Phillips or one of the officers.  Contributions can be in the form of treats, awards or cash support for these items.