This will be the seventh 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 (2) 5Ks, (1) 4Mile Trail Run (2) 8Ks, (1) 5 Miler (4) 10Ks,(1) 15K, and (1) Half-Marathon. The scoring system is designed to give a bit of motivation to all participants. Participation is valued as well as speed.

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 three 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.)

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 2009: NOTE: Dates are tentative.

• January 24 William H. Craig 15K
• March 14 St. Patrick's LoTide Run 10K
• April 18 Oak Island Lighthouse 10K
• June 20 Blueberry Festival 5K
• July 11 Tri-Span 10K
• Aug 22 Run for the Red 10K - Fayetteville, NC
• Sept 5 Sea Trail 5 Miler
• Oct 4 Riverfest Run the River 8K
• Nov 1 Battleship NC Half-Marathon
• Nov 15 Seaside Shuffle 5K
• Nov 28 Turkey Trot 4 Miler
• Dec 12 Lakeside Classic 8K

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 Mike Nelson - fastpitch13@atmc.net - with any questions, scoring corrections or omissions.