Thursday Night Points Races – 2016

Course Records - last updated September 11, 2015 Pace Chart
Runners Point Standings	Walkers Point Standings
September 29	September 29
Runners Race Results	Walkers Race Results
2016 Race Times	2016 Race Times
May 12	May 12

May 19	May 19
May 26	May 26
June 2	June 2
June 9	June 9
June 16	June 16
June 23	June 23
June 30	June 30
July 14	July 14
July 21	July 21
July 28	July 28
August 4	August 4
August 11	August 11
August 18	August 18
August 25	August 25
September 1	September 1
September 8	September 8
September 15	September 15
September 22	September 22
September 29	September 29

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

Preseason races begin on April 7, 2016 Walkers at 5:30 p.m. runners at 6:00 p.m. (no points)

Point races for 2016 will begin on May 12^th, 2016 and end with the September 29^th race. There will be no race on Thursday July 7^th, 2016 ... 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 6^th – November 3^rd .

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 2016 season will start June 2nd and end July 28th (dates are subject to change due to school schedules). There will be no race July 7th. High School age members will only earn points from June 2nd to July 28th. High School age members only need to run 4 of the 8 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, 2016.

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 in May or early June. The first two runs will be for practice and training. Start time is 6:00 p.m.

This program is free, but you are required to fill out a registration form. The registration forms will be available at the fun runs.

Go to the 'We are Roady' facebook page for the most up-to-date information, including weather cancellations.

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.