2010 Silson Road Running Challenge for the Dr Frank Newton Cup
After a successful first season, the Silson Road Running Challenge (SRRC) is back for 2010. The format will be similar to 2009 but with a modification to the scoring system intended to open the competition up a bit.
What is the Silson Road Running Challenge?
The Silson Road Running Challenge is a club competition that takes place across thirteen local road races between May and September (pdf version of this page)
Who can enter?
The SRRC is open to all senior club members. Competitors must enter races as a Silson Jogger and must run in club colours.
How do I register?
All you need to do is to e-mail Brian Keers by Friday 30th April confirming that you want to register for the SRRC. You will also need to confirm your date of birth and age on 30th April.
No registrations for the SRRC can be accepted after 30th April.
Which are the 2010 qualifying races?
Milton Keynes 10K |
Tuesday 29th June |
Website EMGP |
Great Weston 5 |
Monday 3rd May |
|
Blisworth 5K |
Friday 7th May |
Website NAA |
Rugby 6 |
Wednesday 12th May |
Website EMGP |
Bedford 6 |
Tuesday 18th May |
Website EMGP |
Weedon 10K |
Tuesday 1st June |
Website EMGP/NAA |
Brackley F1 Chicken Run |
Saturday 12th June |
|
Harborough 5 |
Tuesday 15th June |
Website EMGP |
Wellingborough 5 |
Sunday 1st August |
Website NAA |
Blisworth 5 M |
Friday 6th August |
Website NAA |
Moulton 10K |
Sunday 29th August |
Website NAA |
Cransley Hospice Half Marathon |
Sunday 19th September |
Website NAA |
Daventry 6M |
Sunday 3rd October |
Website NAA |
The chosen races are a mix of distances, weekends and weekdays to allow the greatest number of members to compete
What’s the scoring system?
There are thirteen qualifying races and each competitor can enter as many as they like but only the seven best (lowest) scores will count towards the Challenge final placings.
Scores will be awarded on the basis of the competitor’s time as a percentage of the fastest time in their age group.
E.g. |
Fastest time: 30:46 |
Member’s time: |
43:34 (141.6% of fastest time) |
Points |
142 |
New for 2010, each competitor can nominate four races and in each of these four races there will be a 10 point reduction in the competitor’s score for every 30 seconds that the competitor beats his/her 2009 time. Race nominations must be made by Friday 30th April.
If a competitor is new to the SRRC they will be given a target time (this will be decided by the Mens Team Captain, the Ladies Team Captain and the Challenge Coordinator – their decision will be final)
E.g |
Fastest time: 30:46 |
Member’s time: |
43:34 (141.6% of fastest time) and 1 minute faster than 2009 |
Points |
142 – 20 = 122 |
Competitors will be e-mailed with scores and league table as soon as possible after each set of race results are published.
What can I win?
The overall winner receives the Dr Frank Newton Cup (2009 winner Andy Pacey) and there will be an award for the overall winner and for the male/female winner in the following categories
Senior M Senior F
M35 F35
M40 F40
M45 F45
M50 F50
M55 F55
M60 F60
M65 F65
If there are less than three competitors in an age category those competitors will be allocated to the category below.
Where can I get further information?
Please contact Brian by e-mail or by calling 07778 038458
