Young and old are on equal footing in the Equalizer Series, where race times are equalized using standard age-grading procedures.
2024 Equalizer Standings
2024 Equalizer Series Races
February 2024
Sunday 25:
RRCA 10 Mile Challenge
May 2024
Sunday 5:
Frederick Half Marathon
June 2024
Wednesday 5:
Summer Decathlon 800m
Saturday 15:
Frederick Summer Solstice 8k
July 2024
Saturday 6:
Independence 5000
September 2024
Saturday 14:
Frederick Market Street Mile
October 2024
Saturday 19:
Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4-Mile Run and 3-Mile Walk
November 2024
Thursday 28:
Sheppard Pratt Frederick Turkey Trot
NOTE: For races listed as TBD, the date has not yet been set. The date listed is the best guess based on historical data.
Rules
- It is not necessary to qualify for the Grand Prix to compete in the Equalizer Series.
- For each race in the Equalizer Series:
- Results will be converted into age-performance percentages (see below).
- Each percentage will be converted into a 4-digit number.
- This number will be the runner’s score for the race.
- Top 4 scores per runner will be totaled, resulting in a final score for the series.
Age-Graded Scoring
Age-graded scoring allows runners of any age and any gender to be compared fairly against each other. If you are interested in the fine details, click here. The official age-grading calculator used by FSRC for the Equalizer Series road races can be found here, and for track races (such as the Summer Decathlon 800m) here.
Awards
Awards for the top 3 female and male winners are distributed at the FSRC Year-End Celebration Banquet.