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

The qualification rules have changed. In order to qualify, a member must do four or more of a series of ten 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 (3) 5Ks, (2) 8Ks, (1) 4Mile Trail Run (3) 10Ks,, and (1) 15K. The scoring system is designed to give a bit of motivation to all participants. Participation is valued as well as speed.

All ten 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 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 ten 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 2008: NOTE: Dates are tentative.

• February 2 William H. Craig 15K
• March 15 St. Patrick's LoTide Run 10K
• April 5 Son Run 5K
• June 8 Blueberry Festival 5K
• July 12 Tri-Span 10K
• Oct 5 Riverfest Run the River 8K
• Nov 8 Maritime Classic 10K
• Nov 16 Seaside Shuffle 5K
• Nov 22 Turkey Trot 4 Miler
• Dec 6 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 Herb Dykes - runherbrun@ec.rr.com - with any questions, scoring corrections or omissions.