2008 Road Race Series

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2008 Results

 

 

The Mission of the Road Race Series

Hermes Sports & Events will be hosting the 7th annual Road Race Series to help promote road racing in Northeastern Ohio. The Road Race Series is designed to create a motivating factor for the participants and allows for a season long competition between runners.

Who can participate?

  • Everyone! The Hermes Sports & Events Road Race Series is open to runners of all ages and ability. This is a fun way to track your performance and progress throughout the year and compete against others in the Series
  • High school and college athletes are encouraged to participate but it is their responsibility to clarify all eligibility requirements with his or her organization. Hermes Sports & Events assumes no responsibility for eligibility infractions or problems that may arise from an athlete's participation in the Road Race Series.

    • What does it cost?

  • A registration fee of $35 ($25 for current chip owners) will be required to participate in the 2008 Road Race Series.
  • Participation begins AFTER you register. If you ran a race before registering it will not be counted in the points calculation.
  • Participants can register until September 6. No entries will be accepted after the start of the River Run 5K.
  • Your age as of January 1, 2008 will be used in determining your age group for the entire season.
  • Participants are still required to pay the registration fee for each race they choose to participate.

    • What does my registration fee provide me with?

  • Everyone will receive a 2008 Road Race Series drawstring cinchsack. After signing up, your item will be available at the next Road Race Series event.

  • Following each Road Race Series event, results will be posted online with your individual score and time.
  • Special discounts and offers throughout the year
  • Runners completing the required seven (7) races will be eligible for end-of-season awards
  • Free admission to the Awards Banquet at the end of the year. The Banquet will be held on Sunday, December 14 at Fahrenheit in Tremont. Details will be available later in the year. Guests may purchase tickets for a small fee.

    • 2008 Road Race Series Schedule

    The information below was accurate at the time of posting.
    Participants are encouraged to verify all information at www.hermescleveland.com
    Times, places, distances and dates subject to change.

    February 16 West End Tavern Chili Bowl 5k 310 pts
    March 15 St. Malachi Run 5mi 305 pts
    April 5 Independence Jog Into Spring 5k 300 pts
    April 19 Old Oak Run 5k 300 pts
    April 26 Hermes Cleveland 10 Miler 10mi 315 pts
    May 3 Cleveland Clinic Celebrate Nursing 10k 305 pts*
    May 4 Lakewood Hospital Ambulance Chase 5k 305 pts*
    May 10 UMDF Run Wild for a Cure 5k 300 pts
    June 8 Solon Y5K 5k 300 pts
    June 21 Ohio City Run & Crawl 5k 305 pts**
    June 22 A Most Excellent Race 10k 305 pts**
    July 19 Winking Lizard A Shot in the Dark 4mi 305 pts
    August 2 Cleveland Clinic Independence Run 5k 300 pts
    September 6 Cleveland Clinic Sports Health River Run 5k 300 pts
    September 7 Cleveland Clinic Sports Health River Run 13.1mi 320 pts
    October 26 Amherst Skeleton Run 5k 300 pts
    November 22 Pigskin Classic 5k 300 pts
    November 27 Fleet Feet Sports Turkey Trot 5mi 305 pts
    December 6 Reindeer Run 5k 300 pts
    *Runners finishing both races will receive 10 bonus points
    **Runners finishing both races will receive 10 bonus points

     

    Official Rules

  • Participation begins after you register. If you ran a Series race before registering, it will not count in your standings. Points are not retroactive.
  • To be eligible for awards, participants must complete a minimum of seven (7) races. If a runner completes more than seven, only the top seven scores will be counted.
  • The Series will be scored for both a male and female open division and age groups. Your age group is determined by your age as of January 1, 2008.

    • Points NEW IN 2008!

  • Male and female results are calculated separately
  • The top male and female Series finishers will receive the maximum race points.
  • All other runners will receive a percentage of points based on the difference (in time) between their time and the top finisher's time.
  • For a more detailed description, click here.

    • End-of-Season Awards

  • Runners completing the minimum seven (7) races will be eligible for awards at the end of the season. If a runner completes more than the required number, only the top seven scored will be counted.
  • Awards will be presented to the top five overall male and female finishers and the top three male and female age group finishers
  • The Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 14 at Fahrenheit. More details will be available later in the year.

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    HAVE FUN & GOOD LUCK