...Coming soon 2011 SPRR Grand Prix race series...
The FIT2RUN Grand Prix is a collection of 14 races that will take place during 7 Tampa Bay area events. During each race, St. Pete Road Runners (SPRR) members can earn points based on age-graded scoring. SPRR is using the age-grading system to make the outcome as fair as possible and provide each member, regardless of age, with an equal chance of winning. For an explanation of age-graded scoring, please click here. The points will be totaled at the end of the FIT2RUN Grand Prix, and the top five male and female runners with the highest point totals for their best 5 races will be awarded prizes for their accomplishments. To appeal to both competitive and casual runners, SPRR is also offering participation awards for running a race in a least 4 of the 7 events, so each member has an opportunity to receive a prize. The Grand Prix will also provide SPRR members with an opportunity to celebrate with their friends and other members of the running community.
The purpose of the FIT2RUN Grand Prix is to promote club participation at these races, encourage race directors to provide quality races, and determine the “best” runners during the racing season.. The FIT2RUN Grand Prix includes races of multiple distances (5K to Half Marathon) over a period of several months to ensure the FIT2RUN Grand Prix does not favor individuals that excel at a particular distance or time of the year.
Calendar
The 2012 FIT2RUN Grand Prix will begin with the Manatee River 5 miler on December 31, 2011 and will end with the Robinson Preserve Twilight 5K on March 30, 2012.
Official FIT2RUN Grand Prix Schedule
The following races and events will be included in the 2012 Series. If one of the races is cancelled, a substitute race will be announced on the website.
| Race Name |
Event(s) | Date |
| Manatee River Run -5 miler |
5 Miles |
December 31, 2011 |
| St. Pete Beach Classic | 5K &10K | January 14 2012 |
| St. Pete Beach Classic | ½Marathon | January 15, 2012 |
| Rock ‘n’ Roll | ½Marathon | February 12, 2012 |
| Suncoast Classic |
5K & 10K | February 25, 2012 |
| Gasparilla Distance Classic | 5K & 15K | March 3, 2012 |
| Gasparilla Distance Classic |
½Marathon & 5+3K | March 4, 2012 |
| Florida Beach | ½Marathon & 5K | March 18, 2012 |
| Robinson Preserve Twilight 5K |
5K | March 30, 2012 |
Current Series Results. As always, we do our best to update the results with the most accurate information. However, sometimes little errors can slip through here or there. Please assist us by double checking your results to make sure that all of the races that you have run are correctly recorded. Again, thank you for your help and we hope you're enjoying your races.
Eligibility
All members of SPRR in good standing will automatically be entered in the FIT2RUN Grand Prix. All runners must follow the race rules to be eligible.
Anyone that wishes to become eligible during the FIT2RUN Grand Prix can do so by becoming a member of SPRR. Click here to download an SPRR membership form.
The points awarded for each FIT2RUN Grand Prix race will be determined by age-graded scoring. For example, if your age-graded score for a particular Grand Prix race is calculated to be 87.1 percent, then you will be awarded 87.1 points for that race.
A runner can score points for any of the FIT2RUN Grand Prix races included in the official schedule. For example, if a runner participates in both the 5K and 10K races of the St. Pete Beach Classic, then that runner will score points for both FIT2RUN Grand Prix races. However, only your best 5 races will count toward your overall score.
Your overall points total is based on the cumulative points throughout the FIT2RUN Grand Prix. Current standing will be posted on the SPRR web site. The standings during the FIT2RUN Grand Prix will be unofficial. The official standings and the winners will be announced at the SPRR annual picnic. The official standings will be posted after the results are confirmed and maintained on the SPRR web site.
Awards will be presented to the top five male and female participants. The total purse for this year’s FIT2RUN Grand Prix is $850 in prizes. The awards will be as follows:
1st $150 $150 $300
2nd 125 125 250
3rd 75 75 150
4th 50 50 100
5th 25 25 50
Total $850
Only one male and female runner will be assigned to each of the first five places. In case of a tie, the following tie breakers will be used. The tie breakers were developed based on the quality of the runs and event participation.
Tie-Breaker #1: The runner with the most age-graded scores of 60 percent or greater will be awarded the prize associated with that place. The other runner(s) will be assigned the next lower place. All runners with lower scores than the tied runners will be moved down in place by a count equal to the number of "displaced" tied runners.
Tie Breaker #2: If there is still a tie for the place, then the runner with the most age-graded scores of 70 percent or greater will be awarded the prize associated with that place.
Tie Breaker #3: If there is still a tie for the place, then the runner who participated in more Grand Prix events will be awarded the prize.
Tie Breaker #4: If there is still a tie for the place, then the runner who accumulated the most running miles during the Grand Prix will be awarded the prize.
Disputes
All disputes should be submitted to the FIT2RUN Grand Prix Committee. The committee with the approval of the Board of Directors will settle all disputes before the end of the FIT2RUN Grand Prix.
