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Grand Prix
SVRC Grand Prix [Age Graded racing]
The Grand Prix is a competition where club members get points for running races selected as the club races-of-the-month. The points are based on each runner's time compared to the US record in that distance for their gender and age group.
The program runs from Jan to December, and the best 5 of 13 scores are used.
So, for example, if a female runner completes a 10k race in 50 minutes and the US record for her age group is 36 minutes, the calculation would be 36/50=.72 times 1,000 = 720 Grand Prix points for that race.
This series permits everyone in the club the opportunity to compete with other runners and it virtually handicaps the score based on gender and age group standards.
In 2005, the closely contested Grand Prix series was won by a 50 year old woman and she barely beat a 44 year old man.
In 2006, in another tightly contested race, the Grand Prix champion was a 45 year old man who had an average race score of 776 points. This program promotes healthy competition among the club's membership and it gives everyone the chance to gauge their improvements.
| Grand Prix 2008 Race Calendar |
Jan 26th
Feb 10th
Mar 16th
Apr 5th
Apr 13th
May - tbd
Jul 4th
Sep 13th
Oct 5th
Oct 25th
Nov 15th
Dec 13th
Any
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Mission 10 mile and 5k, San Juan Bautista
Together with Love 5k/10k, Pacific Grove
Emerald Nuts Across the Bay 12k, Sausalito
Susan Alves Scholarship 5k/10k, San Jose
Wildflower 5k/10k, Morgan Hill
Mushroom Mardi Gras 5k/10k, Morgan Hill
Freedom 5000, Morgan Hill
SVRC Challenge Run 5k/10k, Morgan Hill
Rock n Roll ½ Marathon, San Jose
Halloween Run
SVRC Turkey Trot 5k/10k, Morgan Hill
SVRC Christmas Challenge Run 5k/10k, Morgan Hill
Wild Card Race – Pick any run anywhere in the world |
Grand Prix Points Calculator - Updated for 2008
Use the Tools below to calculate Grand Prix points or Target Time
Grand Prix Points - 2008
Grand Prix Points - 2007 Final
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