2009 LDR Grand Prix Series

What is the Grand Prix Series?

The Grand Prix consists of nine road race events.  The distances are 5km, 10km, half-marathon, and one adidtional "wild-card" full marathon at double points.  The total prize purse for 2009 will be $2,150 to be distributed as described below.  This does not include any prize money offered at any race series event.

Individual Competition

1. USATF Southwestern Association Grand Prix scoring is done separately and equally for men and women, and all declared runners will be listed in the overall scoring.  Age Divisions are from 14 to 39 for females and 16 to 39 for makes, in accordance with national rules regarding the conduct of LDR events for Open Athletes.  The age divisions continue with 40 to 49 (Masters), 50 to 59 (Senior), 60-70 (Super Senior) and 70-over (Veteran).  The top overall scorer (male and female) will be recognized for being the winner of the Grand Prix regardless of his or her age division.
2. Points are awarded to the top ten USATF Southwestern Association finishers in each division.  The winner will receive one hundred points and the next finishers are awarded ninety, eighty, seventy, sixty, etc., points respectively.  If less than ten athletes participate in a particular division, the winner receives poitns equal to the number of finishers in that division times ten.
3. Only current USATF members residing in the Southwestern Association are eligible for Grand Prix individual scoring and prize money.  The prize amounts for 2009 are as follows (amounts are for male and female each):
   1. First Place Overall - $300
   2. Second Place Overall - $150
   3. Third Place Overall - $75
   4. Age Division First Place - $50
   5. Age Division Second Place - $40
   6. Age Division Third Place - $20

4. Each participant must declare for the series prior to any participating event.  There will be a sign up at registration or you may email a declaration form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

5. To be eligible for prize money, an athlete must have completed at least five (5) Grand Prix Series races.  If an athlete fails to complete the prize money requirements, his place remains the same and no athlete moves up.

How can I participate?

To participate in the Grand Prix Series, be sure that you are a current member of USATF and then either sign up at an event, or return the delcaration form listed below.

Interested in hosting a Grand Prix Series event?

Race Directors: If you would like your event to be a part of the 2010 Grand Prix Series, please fill out and return the Bid Application linked below.

Click Here for Upcoming Grand Prix Series Events

Attachments:

File	File size
Bid Application for Race Directors	33 Kb
2009 Athlete Declaration Form	63 Kb