Grand Prix Series

A little competition among friends. Run specific local races, and then with a little mathematical and computer science magic by FSRC, see how you compare to other Steeplechasers.

2025 Grand Prix Standings

2025 Grand Prix Series Races

February 2025

Saturday 1: Lewis Memorial 10-Miler
Sunday 23: RRCA 10 Mile Challenge

March 2025

Saturday 8: Forest of Needwood 5 Miler

April 2025

Sunday 6: Wild Trail 5k/10k
Sunday 13: Makin Hay 10K/5K (GP/Equalizer 10K only)

May 2025

Sunday 4: Frederick Half Marathon

June 2025

Wednesday 4: Summer Decathlon 400m
Saturday 14: Frederick Summer Solstice 8k
Saturday 28: Catoctin 25K/50K Trail Run

July 2025

Saturday 5: Independence 5000
Saturday 19: Run for the Pie 10K

August 2025

Saturday 2: Frederick Women’s Distance Festival
Friday 8: Krumpe’s Donut Alley Rally 5k

September 2025

Saturday 6: Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k (GP marathon/half only)
Saturday 13: Frederick Market Street Mile

October 2025

Sunday 12: Rick O’Donnell Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run, 4-Hour Challenge, and 8-Hour Ultra Challenge (GP/Equalizer 5 Mile only)
Saturday 18: Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4-Mile Run and 3-Mile Walk (GP 4-mile only)

November 2025

Saturday 1: Friends 10K / 5K, and Fun Run-Walk (GP 10K only)
Saturday 8: Stone Mill 50 Mile Run
Thursday 27: Sheppard Pratt Frederick Turkey Trot (GP/Equalizer 5K only)

NOTE: If any races are listed as TBD, the date has not yet been set. The date listed is the best guess based on historical data.

Rules

  1. Series consists of the races identified in the Grand Prix Series Races list, to the extent those events are held.
  2. Best 5 races count towards scoring.
  3. Must run a minimum of 4 races to qualify for an award.
  4. May enter the Grand Prix at any point once your membership has been paid for the current calendar year. No retroactive scoring will be allowed.
  5. Age will be determined by the competitor’s age on January 1st of the current calendar year.
  6. Official results are used for all scoring. If you think your result has been missed, or that your time is inaccurate, please contact the race director to resolve, and contact the Competition Committee when the official results have been updated, to get the club standing corrected.
  7. Unofficial bib swap is neither allowed nor condoned by races or within FSRC club competition.
  8. Ties are broken as follows:
    1. Look at point differential in head-to-head races.
    2. If not resolved, look at average score for all included races (limit best 5 races).
    3. If not resolved, and this is a division tie, look at average score for overall included races (limit best 5 races).
    4. If still not resolved, tie is declared.
  9. Overall score based on top 50 finishers with first place receiving 50 points, second place receiving 49 points, etc.
  10. Age-group score based on top 10 finishers with first place receiving 10 points, second place receiving 9 points, etc.
  11. You receive a participation award for participating in 4 of the Grand Prix Events.

Awards

  • Top 5 overall, male and female.
  • Top 5 male and female in the following age groups:
    • 13 and under
    • 14 to 29
    • 30 to 39
    • 40 to 49
    • 50 to 59
    • 60 to 69
    • 70 to 79
    • 80 and over
  • No duplication of awards.
  • Participation awards will be given to every member that completes 4 or more Grand Prix races.
  • Awards are distributed at the FSRC Year-End Celebration Banquet.