Grand Prix Races
The Saratoga Stryder's Grand Prix is designed to encourage more participation in club events through friendly competition and volunteer activities.
- There is a mix of races designated as Special Events that count the same for all participants.
- You don't have to be the fastest to participate or win a prize at the end of the year.
- The competitive races are designated as Grand Prix Races and reward the top 3 in an age group with 10, 8 and 6 points. All others will still earn 4 points!
- The more you race, the more points you can earn. Plus, you get to be in more Stryder Club photos!
NOTES
- Some races have not been announced yet
- Earn 2 Bonus Points - If you run in a race and signed up as part of the Saratoga Styder's Team - Race Examples: Saratoga First Day 5k, Firecracker 4, Cristopher Dailey Turkey Trot
- Marathons and Ultras -You can now earn 3 points for up to two events.
- Virtual Races - Earn 2 bonus points with a donation. THANKS!
The Grand Prix list will be updated as we get more information
|
CODE |
Date |
Race / Event |
Distance |
Location |
|
SE |
1/1/24 |
ANY ONE NEW YEAR'S DAY RACE (2 PTS) |
ANY |
ANY |
|
SE |
Season |
ANY ONE or TWO MARATHONS or ULTRAS (3 PTS) |
26.2 + |
ANY |
|
SE |
February |
ANY ONE FEBRUARY SNOWSHOE RACE (2 PTS) |
ANY |
ANY |
|
SE |
March |
VIRTUAL 5K – in MARCH |
5k |
ANY |
|
SE |
April |
VIRTUAL 5K - in APRIL |
5k |
ANY |
|
GP |
04/27/24 |
Bacon Hill Bonanza 10K |
10K |
Schuylerville |
|
SE |
04/27/24 |
Bacon Hill Bonanza 5K |
5K |
Schuylerville |
|
SE |
05/04/24 |
Have a Drink on Me 5K |
5k |
Clifton Park |
|
SE |
06/01/24 |
Run For Women |
5K |
Albany |
|
SE |
06/05/24 |
Stryder's Global Running Day |
ANY |
Pitney Farms |
|
SE |
06/13/24 |
Route 50 Mile |
1M |
Burnt Hills |
|
GP |
06/22/24 |
Adirondack Race to the Lakes |
7M |
Queensbury |
|
GP |
07/04/24 |
Firecracker 4 |
4M |
Saratoga |
|
SE |
07/13/24 |
Silks and Satins |
5K |
Saratoga |
|
SE |
07/29/24 |
Camp Saratoga Trail Race #1 |
5k |
Wilton |
|
GP |
08/26/24 |
Camp Saratoga Trail Race #5 |
5k |
Wilton |
|
GP |
09/07/24 |
Malta 5k |
5k |
Malta |
|
GP |
10/05/24 |
Michael J Pitney Farm Run |
5k |
Saratoga |
|
GP |
11/03/24 |
Fall Back 5 |
5 mile |
Saratoga |
|
SE |
11/09/24 |
Stockade-athon |
15K |
Schenectady |
|
GP |
11/28/24 |
Christopher Dailey Turkey Trot |
5k |
Saratoga |
USATF Grand Prix Races
USATF Grand Prix Races count as 2 points for our Grand Prix.
Some are already Stryder Special Events. Firecracker 4 will be score as a Competitve Stryder Grand Prix Race.
If you are an USATF member, you also score points for the Stryders Team in those USATF races.
USATF Grand Prix Events - Complete Schedule:
|
CODE |
Date |
Race / Event |
Distance |
Location |
|
USATF |
03/02/24 |
Electric City |
10K |
Schenectady |
|
USATF |
03/30/24 |
Run 4 Your Life |
5K |
Schenectady |
|
Stryder SE |
05/04/24 |
Have a Drink on Me |
5kK |
Cilton Park |
|
USATF |
06/01/24 |
Race the Lakes |
13.1M |
Cooperstown |
|
Stryder SE |
06/13/24 |
Route 50 Mile |
1M |
Burnt Hils |
|
Stryder GP |
07/04/24 |
Firecracker |
4M |
Saratoga Springs |
|
USATF |
07/14/24 |
Boilermaker |
15k |
Utica |
|
USATF |
09/14/24 |
ADK |
5k |
Lake George |
|
Stryder SE |
11/09/24 |
Stockade-athon |
5k |
Schenectady |
