
Atlanta Track Club's Grand Prix Series consists of events where Atlanta Track Club members earn points in two categories: performance and participation. The points are tracked, compiled and posted after each Grand Prix event and awards are given out at the Grand Prix Finale.
Participating in the Grand Prix Series is an excellent way for members to challenge themselves while taking advantage of the events Atlanta Track Club produces around the metro Atlanta area. All members are automatically eligible to participate when they register for any of the events in the series through their member profile.
2021 Race Schedule - Grand Prix Series
The series consists of ten different events eight of which are Free to Atlanta Track Club members. The series culminates at the Grand Prix Finale for a member social and awards presentation.
*indicates paid events
January 23 | Jerome Scales Southside 10K |
February 6 | Hearts & Soles 5K |
April 3 | Singleton 4 Miler |
April 24 | Grand Prix - 800m |
May / June | Grand Prix - Shot Put |
August 7 |
Decatur DeKalb 4 Miler |
August 24 | Atlanta's Finest 5K* |
September 17-19 | Grand Prix - Virtual Trail 3K |
October 17 | PNC Atlanta 10 Miler & 5K* |
November 12-14 | Grand Prix - Virtual 10K |
December | Grand Prix Series Finale |
Qualification and Awards:
All members are automatically eligible to participate in the series, but participants must complete a minimum of 6 events (virtually or in-person) in order to qualify for series awards. All qualifiers will receive a Grand Prix Series shirt and are eligible for Age Group and Overall awards at the series finale. Additionally, anyone who completes all 10 events will be awarded the coveted David Jordan Award.
Scoring
Participants will earn points based on the three categories of events as shown in the table below, age graded scoring will no longer be used. Participants must complete a minimum of 6 events to be eligible for age group or overall awards. All Grand Prix Series results are made final one week after each event, results inquiries made after this deadline will not adjust age group standings. Nonmembers will be removed for all Grand Prix Series scoring.
Overall vs. Age Group Scoring
The series will consist of two separate categories, Overall and Age Groups. Participants will earn points in each category at every event, point totals can be seen on the leaderboard after each event. All age groups will be assigned based on your age on December 31, 2021.
Virtual |
Free |
Paid |
|
1st |
50 |
100 |
200 |
2nd |
50 |
90 |
180 |
3rd |
50 |
80 |
160 |
4th |
50 |
70 |
140 |
5th |
50 |
60 |
120 |
6th |
50 |
50 |
100 |