This will be the 10th year for this WRRC racing series, open to all club members.

In order to qualify, a member must do four or more of a series of twelve races listed below. Family membership qualifies all family members individually.

Our GP series offers a variety of terrains and distances. This year, the events include (4) 5K’s, (1) 4-Mile Trail Run (1) 8K, (4) 10K’s, (1) 15K, and (2) Half-Marathon’s. The scoring system is designed to give a bit of motivation to all participants. Participation is valued as well as speed. This year you have the option of running either half marathon – Quintiles or Battleship or both, but points will only count for your best race.

All twelve events will be scored and added. By running all or most events, a runner will add points and may move up in final placement. In other words, if you run more events you may out-score a faster runner who didn't participate in as many events.

The rules are as follows: A runner must finish a minimum of four (4) events for Grand Prix consideration. Entrant's age is determined by the date of the first event entrant runs. Awards will be given to the top two over-all male and female in 15 various age groups. Age groups consist of 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75 & over.

Points will be awarded for each of the twelve races as follows: Everyone gets 5 points for finishing. There will be points given for Age Group place finishers among WRRC members as follows: first (10 points); second (8 points); third (6 points); fourth (4 points); and fifth (2 points.) We have added a 5 point bonus if you participate in the American Cancer Relay for Life, details to follow this Spring.

Please note that some events have races of more than one distance, only one of the races will be eligible for Grand Prix points, so make plans to do the correct event.

The Grand Prix Eligible races for 2012: NOTE: Dates are tentative.

February 25 Run for Ray Trail Run 6 mile
March 3 Cardinal Strut 5K
March 18 Quintiles Marathon and ½ Marathon
April 21 Oak Island Lighthouse 10K
April 27 - 28 American Cancer Society Relay
May 19 Wilmington Orthopedic 5K
June Blueberry Festival 5K
July Tri-Span 10K
September Sea Trail Plantation 10K
October 7 Riverfest Run the River 8K
October Octoberfest 15K
November 4 Battleship NC Half-Marathon ½ Marathon
November 18 Seaside Shuffle 5K
November 24 Carolina Beach Trail Run 4 Mile

The standings will be updated on the WRRC website and/or in news updates or newsletters as the year progresses; and awards will be presented at the annual WRRC Christmas party in December.

Contact David Flory – dflory@ec.rr.com - with any questions, scoring corrections or omissions.