LDR - Circuit 2008

Click here for the 2007 circuit schedule, results and link to standings

2008 Circuit sponsored by:

The Steiner Foundation

2008 USATF-Utah Road Racing Circuit Schedule (so far) This schedule is subject to change.
Race Name	Distance	Date	Contact
Striders Winter Racing Circuit	1/2 Marathon	April 5th	www.stridersrunning.com, Kristin (866) 728-9121
Salt Lake Marathon	Marathon or Half-Marathon (NOT the 5K)	April 19th	www.saltlakemarathon.com
Ogden Marathon	Marathon	May 17th	www.ogdenmarathon.com, Kristin (866) 728-9121
Magna	5K	May 24th	Demetrio Cabanillas 288-9555 demetrio.cabanillas@jordan.k12.ut.us
Heart of Holladay	5K	June 14th	www.heartofholladay.com
Murray Fun Days	5K	July 4th	Registration Form The race starts at 8:00 AM at the Murray Park.
Draper Days	5K	July 19th	www.draperdays.com
Deseret News Marathon	Marathon or 10K	July 24th	deseretnews.com race page
Minuteman	5K	August 2nd	www.wadsco.com
Top of Utah	Half Marathon	August 23rd	Bob Henke (435) 753-3064 Web: www.topofutahmarathon.com Top of Utah Marathon P.O.Box 414 Providence, Utah 84332-0414
Alta Peruvian	8K	September 6th	Todd Collins 328-8589 Alta Peruvian Lodge P.O. Box 8017 Alta, Utah 84092
Top of Utah	Marathon	September 15th	Bob Henke (435) 753-3064 Web: www.topofutahmarathon.com Top of Utah Marathon P.O.Box 414 Providence, Utah 84332-0414

The circuit age for each participant will be their age on June 30th.

Deadline for USATF membership is June 30th.

ELIGIBILITY/RULES:

1. Runners must be members of USA Track and Field and Utah residents. Runners who are members of USA Track and Field prior to entering a race will be entitled to $1 off the entry fee provided that the USA Track and Field membership number is included on the entry form. A printoff will be provided by USA Track and Field to race directors to verify membership.

2. The age group that you are in on June 30th is the age group you are in for the circuit. USATF membership must be in effect by June 30th. Points accumulated in previous races will be retroactively added to your total.

3. Visit individual race websites for registration, award and prize money information.

THE POINT SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS: Runners will be awarded points in the overall race category, masters category, and age group categories based on the following points in those age categories

A. 5K-8K-10K races will score at 1 times points. Half marathons (including the 10 miler and 30K this year) will score at 1.25 times points and Marathons at 1.75 time points.

B. A runners best marathon will be scored at 1.75 points. The the runners next best two marathons or half marathons will be scored at 1.25 points for a maximum of two races scored at 1.25 points. Other marathons or half marathons will be scored at regular points.

C. A runner's eight best races (those giving the greatest number of points) will be scored.

D. Bonus Points: One bonus point will be given for the first seven races in which a runner participates. Two bonus points will be given for each subsequent race in which a runner participates.

E. In order to qualify for awards a runner must participate in at least 4 races.

F. All USATF-Utah rules regarding distances apply.

AWARDS

• End of circuit cash awards will be given to overall men / women open and masters categories.  (Plaques / trophies / medals will be awarded to the top three men / women in each age division.)

  Open Men/Women		Masters Men/Women
  1st Place: $1,000 2nd Place: $750 3rd Place: $500 4th Place: $250 5th Place: $100		1st Place: $300 2nd Place: $200 3rd Place: $100

  Masters will be able to collect in both categories if they place in the open awards.

• All circuit participants are eligible for participation awards and random drawing prizes given out at races and the end-of-year banquet.

If you have questions, call Larry Smithee, chairperson, LDR Committee, 463-6035

Divisions: Men/Women

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Last Revised: July 1, 2008.
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