The club for runners in Saratoga Springs, NY
2023 Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix Series
The Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix was revamped in 2022 and this year's Grand Prix will build on the successes of the past. The primary goal is to increase participation, fitness and friendly competition. And yes, more fun!To be eligible for both of these Grand Prix Awards you must be an active Saratoga Stryder Club Member with current paid membership.
Both Awards will require some volunteer activity and race participation.
The Grand Prix Series Award encourages Active Club Participation for all Members regardless of their Pace.
There are several paths to earn the Series Award:
★ Complete a minimum of 6 Grand Prix Races and 2 Volunteer Activities,
★ Complete a minimum of 6 Volunteer Activities and 2 Grand Prix Race,
★ Complete a combination between the first 2 paths (3+5, 5+3, 4+4.)
The Grand Prix Competition Award recognizes the performance achievements of our members.
★ Complete at least 2 Grand Prix Races and complete at least 2 Volunteer Activities.
- You earn age group points:
- 10 points for a 1 st Place Finish; 8 points for a 2nd ; and 6 points for a 3rd.
- All other competitors will earn 4 points for each race they complete.
- Some races will include Age Graded results.
★ You can earn BONUS Points for the Competition Award by completing certain Special Events. These events will be announced in the regular club email and posted on the Stryder website.
○ The year’s Special Events started with running any race, any distance, any pace on New Year’s Day.
○ We are working on the details for 2 Stryder Virtual Races as Special Events in March/April.
○ Complete a Marathon or Ultra during the Grand Prix season and earn a
one time 3 Point Bonus. You earned it!
○ February’s Special Event will be a chance to try out a Snowshoe race. (2 Points)
Snowshoe races are a great way to enjoy the outdoors and test your fitness as you prepare for the Spring race season.
GRAND PRIX 2023 EVENT ROSTER: Click here
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Month |
Event |
Activity |
Ongoing |
All GP events |
Volunteer activities specified by race director |
Ongoing |
Saturday morning runs |
Purchase/set up coffee and donuts |
Feb |
Snowshoe Races |
Raffles, finish line, registration, parking, traffic |
March |
Pancake Breakfast |
Setup, Cleanup, assist Social Chair/Committee |
March |
Stryder Election Dinner |
Setup, Cleanup, assist Social Chair/Committee |
March |
ADK Sports Expo |
Staff Stryders booth |
Apr-Oct |
Wednesday evening workouts |
Setup and/or breakdown |
August |
Wilton Wildlife/Camp Saratoga |
Raffles, finish line, registration, parking, traffic |
August |
Summer Picnic |
Setup, Cleanup, assist Social Chair/Committee |
October |
Too Dark to Run in the Park Event |
Setup, Cleanup, assist Social Chair/Committee |
October |
Fall Back 5 Preview Run |
Assist with organizing run and leading/sweeping |
November |
Turkey Raffle |
Setup, Cleanup, assist Social Chair/Committee |
December |
Holiday Party |
Setup, Cleanup, assist Social Chair/Committee |
December |
Grand Prix Award Ceremony |
Setup, Cleanup, assist Social Chair/Committee |
Copyright Saratoga Stryders, 2023
The
Saratoga Stryders, a 501(c)(3) affiliate chapter of the Road Runners
Club of America. P.O. Box 1467, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866