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2010 Ontario Ultra/Trail/50K Series Awards

1. Entry in any race automatically registers the runner in the Ultra Series, Trail Series and 50K Series.  There is no additional fee or minimum number of races.

2. Races are either fixed-distance (ranging from 25k to 100 miles) or fixed-time (ranging from 6 hours to 24 hours).

3. Series award categories are as follows:

A. Male up to and including age 39.
B. Male age 40 to 49.
C. Male age 50 and up.
D. Female up to and including age 39.
E. Female age 40 to 49.
F. Female age 50 and up.
G. All Ultra Series race participants.
H. Ultra Series: all races of 50k or farther (events 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12), all fixed‑time races (events 4, 8, 11), and the Iroquois Trail Test 32k (event 9).
I. Trail Series: all trail races of distance 25k to 32k (events 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12).
J. 50K Series: all races of distance 50k to 56k (events 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12).

4. For the fixed-distance races, points will be given to those who complete the race distance within the time limit.  Points may also be given to those who complete the distance after the time limit has been reached, but only if the race director approves of doing so.

5. Race results for runners who do not complete the race distance within the time limit are provided as a courtesy.  Providing of these runners’ results in no way implies that the runners will be given points.  The criteria for points eligibility are given in Paragraph 4 above.

6. For series award categories A to F:

a.    Qualification is based on the entrant’s age as of July 31, 2010.
 
b.    Runners will be given points for each race in the Ultra Series and the Trail Series, consisting of one point per km of distance plus additional points based on the runner's finishing position relative to the number of starters in the race.
 
c.    Switching from one race to another race in a multiple‑race event will not be permitted after the event has started.  If a runner completes the race in which he/she was registered and then decides to continue running in another race, points will be given only for the race in which the runner was registered.
 
d.    For races in the Ultra Series, the highest six of thirteen race point values accumulated by each runner will be used to establish the runner's Age Award Points for that series.
 
e.    For races in the Trail Series, the highest five of nine race point values accumulated by each runner will be used to establish the runner's Age Award Points for that series.

7. For series award category G, each runner who is given points for eight or more races in the Ultra Series will receive a Norm Patenaude Award.  

8. For series award category H, prizes will be given to the male and female with the most total points (Ultra Cup Points), regardless of age category.  The Ontario Ultra Cup will be shared between the two winners.

9. For series award category I, prizes will be given to the male and female with the most total points (Hutson Award Points), regardless of age category.  The Brian Hutson Award will be shared between the two winners.

10. For series award category J, runners will be given points for each race in the 50K Series, consisting of one point per km of distance plus additional points based on the runner's finishing position relative to the number of starters in the race.  The highest five of nine race point values accumulated by each runner will be used to establish the runner's 50K Challenge Cup Points.  Prizes will be given to the male and female with the most 50K Challenge Cup Points, regardless of age category.  The 50K Challenge Cup will be shared between the two winners.

SERIES PRIZES

An appropriate and worthy prize will be given to the top three finishers in each of age categories A to F.  Winners in categories G, H, I and J will be presented with a plaque which they may keep.  Winners in categories H, I and J will be presented with a trophy which they may share for one year.

The Ontario Ultra/Trail/50K Series Awards Banquet and Ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2010, after the Vulture Bait event.

The decision of series officials is final.

Questions about point calculations?  Contact Jim Orr, jimorr4@gmail.com

updated July 5, 2010

 

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