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Grand Prix Rules

Below are the rules for the 2012 Grand Prix Season:2010-grandfinale

  1. You must finish eight ATC Grand Prix races (six if you are under the age of 14) to be included in the final tally.
  2. Only first through fifth receive points in the overall category.
  3. All ATC members who compete in a minimum of eight races (adults) and six races (14 and under) in the 2012 Grand Prix season receive a performance ATC T-shirt at the end of the season. All ATC members completing at least five races in the 2012 Grand Prix season receive an ATC T-shirt at the end of the season.  
  4. Age group winners are also eligible for overall age group points awards.
  5. Your age group for the 2012 Grand Prix season is determined by your age on November 3, 2012 (the last race of the series).

Men’s and Women’s Open Division

  1. No minimum number of races
  2. Points are awarded as follows for overall placement in a race:
    1. First Place- 100 points
    2. Second Place- 80 Points
    3. Third Place- 60 Points
    4. Fourth Place- 40 Points
    5. Fifth Place- 20 Points

Men’s and Women’s Age Group Divisions

  1. You must officially finish at least eight races in the series. Runners 14 and under need only finish six races.
  2. The age groups are as follows:
    1. 14 & under (10K or less)
    2. 15-19
    3. 20-24
    4. 25-29
    5. 30-34
    6. 35-39
    7. 40-44
    8. 45-49
    9. 50-54
    10. 55-59
    11. 60-64
    12. 65-69
    13. 70-74
    14. 75-79
    15. 80 & over
  3. Points are awarded as follows for age group placement:
    1. First Place- 100 points
    2. Second Place- 80 Points
    3. Third Place- 60 Points
    4. Fourth Place- 40 Points
    5. Fifth Place- 20 Points

Runners who complete every event in the ATC Grand Prix Series are eligible to receive a commemorative prize.

Special awards are given to the men’s and women’s Open division winners; the top three point earners in each group in the men’s and women’s Age Group division; and the man and woman with the most age group points in the Age Group division.

Dates and events are always subject to changes.  Always check the ATC website for the weekend’s current information.