Race Series Criteria and Application

Required-

• Race must be a sanctioned USATF event & use a USATF Certified course
• Use an experienced timing company and provide results in an electronic format
• Course must be clearly marked or marshaled
• Advertise your race in the monthly OKC Landrunners newsletter

Recommended-

• Landrunners logo included on t-shirt
• Use online registration and offer a running club discount for early registration
• Start the event on time
• Lead vehicle/bike with a thorough knowledge of the course
• Mile or kilometer marks visible to runners
• Split clocks or callers visible or audible
• Races 8k or greater- water stops with sufficient supplies
• Restroom facilities provided
• Preliminary results posted promptly
• Results promptly submitted for Web posting
• A protected area for pre and post race activities is a must in bad weather
• Food and drink at post race activities
• awards for five year age groups beginning as follows:

                  5k races           8 & under

                  8k races           12 & under

10k races           15 & under

• Overall male and female awards
• Runners like unique or practical awards more than generic medals

The application below must be submitted at least 30 days before the start of each quarter. The committee will then screen and present a list of recommended races to the Oklahoma City Running Club board of directors for approval.

 

Quarter                                  Application Deadline

1^st January-March                 December 1^st

2^nd April-June                        March 1^st

3^rd July- September               June 1^st

4^th October-December           September 1^st