Thursday Night Points Races – 2014

Course Records - last updated January 27, 2014
Runners Point Standings	Walkers Point Standings
September 25th	September 25th
Runners Race Results	Walkers Race Results
May 8th	May 8th
May 15th	May 15th
May 22nd	May 22nd
May 29th	May 29th
June 5th	June 5th
June 12th	June 12th
June 19th	June 19th race canceled due to lightning
June 26th	June 26th
July 10th	July 10th
July 17th	July 17th
July 24th	July 24th
July 31st	July 31st
August 7th	August 7th
August 14th	August 14th
August 21st	August 21st
August 28th	August 28th
September 4th	September 4th
September 11th	September 11th
September 18th	September 18th
September 25th	September 25th

Location: Shadyside Recreation Area 829 Alexandria Pike, Anderson IN.

Preseason races begin on April 3, 2014 Walkers at 5:30 p.m. runners at 6:00 p.m. (no points)

Point races for 2014 will begin on May 8^th, 2013 and end with the September 25^th race. There will be no race on Thursday July 3^rd, 2014 ... enjoy the 4^th. Distance is 2.628 miles – or one loop around the Shadyside running / walking path complex. Start time for the walkers is 5:30 p.m., runners start at 6:00 p.m. The start is located at the Shadyside Activity Center area. Restrooms, lockers and showers will be available.

Post Season races will run October 2^nd – 30^th .

The Requirements for Thursday Night Points Races:

In order to receive points you must be a current member of the Anderson Road Runners, and must participate in at least eight of the 20 races to be considered for year-end awards. For High School age members (generally 15-18 years old) the official 2014 season will start June 5th and end July 31st There will be no race July 3rd. High School age members will only earn points from June 5th to July 31st. High School age members only need to run 4 of the 7 races during their season to qualify for awards.

Age Groups: Men and Women 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-100, heavyweight 190+ lbs. (Men Only). Age group will be determined by the runner's age on May 1, 2014.

Points System: Weekly Points will be awarded as follows: 1st Place-50 pts, 2nd Place-45 pts, 3rd Place-40 pts. Other age group finishers will be awarded points starting at 35 and decreasing by one point per runner. The point standings will be posted to the club web site when available.

ARRC Kids Program: (One-Mile Fun Run – ages 12 and under)

Frank St Phillips will continue to direct the Fun Run for our children. Children are future of running and of our club. If you or a member of your family would be willing to assist Frank, please contact any officer or Frank at the race. The Children’s run will begin on Tuesday May 6, 2014. Start time is 6:00 p.m.

This program is free.

Weekly Sponsors: The club will again be seeking sponsors for weekly awards / treats. This applies to both the 2.628 mile points races and the children’s one mile run. We will have a cook out the third Thursday of every month from May to September. It will start after the Thursday race.

Please contact the race directors for more details.

Anyone who would like to make contributions for the children's run should contact Frank St. Phillips or one of the officers. Contributions can be in the form of treats, awards or cash support for these items.