We are offering a new running experience for our members. Starting from 1 October 2023 and finishing on 30 September 2024, if you enter at least 7 of the listed races you will be in the running for a trophy which will be presented at the awards night which is combined with the club’s AGM.
How does it work?
For each race you enter, you will be awarded a number of points. The first club member to finish will be given 20 points, second is given 19 points, third is given 18 points etc. Points are awarded on a male/female basis. If there are more than 20 male or female participants points will be awarded based on the number of runners i.e., 23 male participants = points starting at 23.
These points will be collated and the male and female with the most points will win. If you enter more than 7 races only your top 7 scores will be used to work out your total score.
In order to qualify, you MUST enter as a Newport & District Running Club runner. This means you must be an EA Affiliated Member, rather than a social member. Obviously, you must use your own name.
Depending on the number of participants, prizes may be awarded for age groups instead of one male/female winner.
Full rules will be sent in due course once these are finalised. As this is the first year this event is being run there may be some changes/clarifications as the year progresses. Any changes will be communicated to club members.
Why are we doing this?
We want to encourage members to participate in local races, including club races and support the local running community with a variety of distances and terrains. Hopefully, there is something for everyone. We hope to foster a competitive, yet friendly, environment within the club and allow for an award that can be won without having to be a very fast runner.
Which races are included? (Dates are subject to change)
- Shrewsbury Half Marathon – 8 October 2023
- Wellington 10K – 15 October 2023
- Bridgnorth 10K – 22 October 2023
- Flying Fox 10 mile – November 2023 (TBC)
- Mad Jack’s 5 (miles) – 11 November 2023
- Beckbury Trail 10K – 19 November 2023
- Cannock Chase Rotary 10k – 19 November 2023
- Telford 10K – 10 December 2023
- Wheaton Aston 10K – 27 December 2023
- Walton Wobble 10K or 5K – Winter January 28 2024
- Rugeley 10 mile – 18 February 2024
- Carding Mill Canter (7.8K) – March 2024 (TBC)
- Wrekin Fell Race – March 2024 (TBC)
- Stafford Half Marathon – 17 March 2024
- Knighton 20mile – 17 March 2024
- Ironbridge Half Marathon – 24 March 2024
- Cannock Chase Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K – April 142024
- 2 Sexarathon Races – Lilleshall 5 miler (April 2024) and Harper Scarper 5K (September 2024) (TBC)
- Market Drayton 10K – 12 May 2024
- Gnosall 10k-ish – 8 June 2024
- Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon – 6 July 2024
- Shrewsbury 10K – 7 July 2024
- Staffs Knot 5 miler – 17 July 2024
- Spitfire 10K (Cosford) – August 2024 (TBC)
- Ellerdine Effort 5K – August 2024 (TBC)
- Tibberton Trot 10K – September 2024 (TBC)
- Stafford 10K – September 2024 (TBC)
- Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon – September 2024 (TBC)
- 1x parkrun – let us know your best age graded score and points will be awarded on this basis
- Newport 10K (if running) – (TBC)
Other suggestions are welcome, but must be requested at least 3 months in advance in order to allow for other members to enter. The race should ideally be within Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire, or Staffordshire.
Golden Points
In order to encourage members to volunteer at club races you can also automatically earn 20 points if you volunteer at a NDRC club race. This can only be done once per competitive year. So, in theory you could run 6 races above and volunteer once. Everyone who volunteers will get 20 points regardless of how many volunteers there are.
If you have any questions please get in touch with Louise Patterson who is co-ordinating this event at Treasurer2.ndrc@gmail.com
We hope you enjoy this new event and look forward to seeing how you all get on!
Newport & District Running Club 