the OUSer

rules

1. Entry in any event automatically registers the runner in the Ontario Ultra Series or Trail Running Series. There is no additional fee or minimum number of events.

2. There are nine award categories as follows:

A. All men up to and including age 39.
B. All men from and including age 40 and up to and including age 49.
C. All men 50 years and up.
D. All women up to and including age 39.
E. All women from and including age 40 and up to and including age 49.
F. All women 50 years and up.
G. Norm Patenaude Award - all Ultra Series runners eligible.
H. Ontario Ultra Cup. The Ultra Running Series is made up of all the ultra and 32K trail race distances, which include races 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.
I. Brian Hutson Trophy (Trail Running Series). The Trail Running Series is made up of all the 25K and 32K trail race distances, which include races 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,11.
J. 50K Challenge Cup.  This trophy will be for all the 50K races in the series, specifically: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11.

3. For Categories A-F: 

a. Points will be awarded in all races run, composed of one point per km of distance achieved by the runner plus additional points equal to the percentage of the runner's finishing position among the total number of starters in that race.  In events with multiple distances offered, only those distances 50 km or greater shall qualify for point calculation.  Points will be separated into two different series.  The Iroquoia 32 km Trail Test event will be used for accumulation of points in either series.  For the 100 mile and 100k races, distance only points can be earned by runners who dnf.  At the Haliburton distance points are earned upon reaching  50 miles.  Distance points will be given according to the last aid station completed.

b. Switching from one "race" to another in a multiple race event will not be permitted after the event has started. A runner may decide to continue to run in a longer distance event, but the point calculation will be based upon the event the runner was registered.

c. At the end of the Ontario Ultra Series, the highest five of 10 event point values accumulated by each runner will be used to establish that runner's total point count.

d. At the end of the Trail Running Series, the highest five of nine event point values accumulated by each runner will be used to establish that runner's total point count.

e. Qualification for Categories B, C, E and F is based on the entrants age as of July 31st, 2009.

4. For Category G, the Norm Patenaude Award, one point will be given to every finisher in every event in the Series. However, in events with multiple distances offered, only those distances 50 km or greater shall qualify for a point. This award will be bestowed on those achieving the highest number of points up to seven.

5.A. For Category H, the Ontario Ultra Cup, prizes will be awarded to the top male and female ultra point achievers, regardless of category. A trophy will be shared between the two winners.

5.B. For Category I, the Brian Hutson Trophy, prizes will be awarded to the top male and female point achievers, regardless of category, in the Trail Running Series.  A trophy will be shared between the two winners.

5.C. For Category J, the 50K Challenge Cup, prizes will be awarded to the top male and female ultra point achievers, regardless of category. A trophy will be shared between the two winners. Points will be awarded in each 50km race, composed of one point per km of distance achieved by the runner plus additional points equal to the percentage of the runner's finishing position among the total number of starters in that race. At the end of the series, the highest five of seven event point values accumulated by each runner will be used to establish that runner's total point count.

6. AWARDS. An appropriate and worthy prize will be awarded to the top three
finishers in categories A-F.
Winners in Category G will receive a plaque.
Winners in Category H, I and J will receive a trophy.

7. The Ontario Ultra Series/Trail Series Awards Banquet and Ceremony will take place following the Vulture Bait event on Saturday October 17, 2009.

8. The decision of the officials of the Ontario Ultra Series is final.

Questions about point calculations? contact Cherie Harthun, cherie_cromie@hotmail.com

updated May 22, 2009