Championship Series
To become a qualifier of the Seashore Strider Championship Series one must complete any five (5) of the eleven series 5K events as well as one (1) of the two series five-mile events. If you complete more than these six (6) events, your best five 5Ks and your best 5-miler will be used for your final place within your age group, computations courtesy of Masser Systems Inc. Awards will be presented to the overall champions, the top five finishers in the following age categories: 9 & Under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-24, then 5-year age groups through 100+, and to all series qualifiers. Special awards also will be presented to those who complete all thirteen (13) of the Championship Series races. Championship Series awards will be provided by Masser Systems, Inc. All finishers are automatically entered into the Championship Series. There is not an entry fee for the Championship Series.
(The Championship Series Award Ceremony Will Follow The Last Blast Prediction 5K On 9/3/11)
Seashore Strider summer of 2011 racing schedule
"Running & Racing at the Beach with the Seashore Striders"
produced by: The Seashore Striders Running Club, in cooperation with Masser Systems Inc., Road Runners Club of America, and USATF. Also thanks to The Town of Rehoboth Beach, Henlopen Acres, Lewes, and Millsboro, as well as their local Police & Fire Departments, The Grove Club, & The Sussex County E.M.S. for making the Race Series possible.
directed by: Tim Bamforth & Dr. Lee Masser, assisted by many great volunteers making the Strider Race Series a huge success.
courses: Courses are flat and fast, with each marked in white lime. The 1, 2, 3, start & finish will be marked, as well as the 4 mile in five mile events. A 1-mile split will be given in most events, & other splits when possible. Each event contains a water stop. A digital clock set up at the finish. Please run right at all times, unless otherwise directed, and be cautious of traffic at all times.
registration: Pre-Registration: $20.00 per event. Participants can pre-register for any event or multiple events in advance by mailing entry(s) to the S.S.R.S. post office box. Participants are encouraged to mail registrations by Monday of race week. Seashore Strider members receive a $2.00 “pre-registration” discount on ONLY the 13 Series events. Post-Registration: $25.00 per event. Participants can register for any event on race morning at the event location beginning 1 hr. before the start. Registration cut-off is 10 min. before the start of the event! Seashore Strider discount does not apply to race-day registration. For any additional early pre-registration discount, see individual race entry form.
amenities: T.A.C. Certified courses, weekly computer & championship series results displayed at each event courtesy of Masser Systems Inc., computerized timing, custom designed T-shirts guaranteed to all Pre-Registered runners only, refreshments at most events, random prizes, & plenty of running fun!
Awards: Awards will be presented to the Overall & Master male and female champions, as well as the top 3 finishers in 15 age groups (male & female); 9 & U, 10-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & 0.
No repeat Winners. Please Note: There will be no age group awards in the Last Blast Prediction (9/3) event; awards will go to the top 20 predictors.
6 featured events: Masser 5 miler (5/29), Race for the Ribbon 5K (6/4), Fathers Day 5k (6/19), Firecracker 5k (7/2), Run for J.J. 5k (7/31) and Dam Mill 5k (8/6) will present “2nd Place” Overall Awards.
Clydesdale/Filly The 6 above featured events will include a “Clydesdale/Filly” division for male and female competitors for 2011: The Masser 5 Miler is the “Official 2011 U.S.A.C.F.R.F. Delaware Clydesdale State 5m Championship”. The Run for J.J. 5k is the “Official 2011 U.S.A.C.F.R.F. Delaware Clydesdale State 5k Championship”. Male participants must be 200+ lbs. & female participants must be 150+ lbs. to be eligible. We will use “honor” weight system unless a challenge is made. Clydesdales/Fillys are encouraged to pre-register. On race day it is your responsibility to inform race staff that you’re a “clydesdale runner” or we will assume you are an “age-group runner.” Additional Weight and Age Divisions will be used at the Masser 5 Miler (5/29) and Run for J.J. 5k (7/31), as part of the U.S.A.C.F.R.F. Mid Atlantic Series. No duplication of awards. You may run either within your age group or as a clydesdale/filly, but not both ways. Thank you for your cooperation.
walkers: The Seashore Striders will have two (2) competitive 5k walks at the Firecracker 5k (7/2) and Run for J.J. 5k (7/31), and five (5) non-competitive 1 mile walks at Race for the Ribbon (6/4), Blue Gold (6/11), Bill Degnan (6/26), Lewes 5k (7/23) and Y.M.C.A. (7/24). Entry fee - $15 Pre and $20 race day. Participants must WALK the whole way. Walkers are encouraged to pre-register. On race day it is your responsibility to inform race staff that you’re a “walker” or we will assume that all race-day registrations are “runners”. Thank you for your cooperation.
caution: Delaware’s weather can be very hot, humid and uncomfortable during the summer months which is dangerous to runners. Drink fluids before & after each event and in case of a hot & humid race, please adjust your pace sensibly.
race hotline: (302) 644-8952 Seashore Strider Race Hotline updated weekly with race information. Give us a call.
mail entry to: Seashore Strider Racing Series
c/o Event Name; P.O. Box 99, Nassau, Delaware 19969
(302) 644-8952
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