MVS Racing Program -- 2008

The MVS Racing Program is an intra-club competition based on participation in the USATF-NE Road Race Championship Grand Prix Series, and seven additional races, and is open to all MVS members. The MVS Racing Program for 2008 includes the following 14 races:

Mar 2 (Sun) Claddagh Pub 4 Miler, Lawrence, MA
Mar 16 (Sun) New Bedford Half-Marathon [Grand Prix], New Bedford, MA
May 11 (Sun) Medical Center 6K [Grand Prix], Nashua, NH
Mar 18 (Sun) Trav's Trail Run (3 mile Cross Country), Newburyport, MA
Jun 1 (Sun) Rhody 5K [Grand Prix], Lincoln, RI
Jun 21 (Sat) 1st Annual Gail Polizzoti Memorial 5k Run, Methuen, MA
Jul 2 (Wed) Pat Poletta Winner's Circle 5k, Salisbury, MA
Jul 29 (Tue) Yankee Homecoming 10 Miler [Grand Prix], Newburyport, MA
Aug 9 (Sat) Bridge of Flowers 10K [Grand Prix], Shelburne Falls, MA
Aug 21 (Thu) Saunders at Rye Harbor 10k, Rye, MA
Sep 6 (Sat) Ollie 5 Miler [Grand Prix], South Boston, MA
Sep 28 (Sun) Kerouac 5k, Lowell, MA
Oct 19 (Sun) Bay State Marathon [Grand Prix], Lowell, MA
Oct 26 (Sun) Essex Arts 4th Annual Halloween 5k & Kids Fun Run, Lawrence, MA

For more information about the program, go here.

MVS Grand Prix Racing Program Standings

MVS Racing Program Participation Standings

Racing Program Final Results, 1997
Racing Program Final Results, 1998
Racing Program Final Results, 1999
Racing Program Final Results, 2000
Racing Program Final Results, 2001
Racing Program Final Results, 2002
Racing Program Final Results, 2003
Racing Program Final Results, 2004
Racing Program Final Results, 2005
Racing Program Final Results, 2006
Racing Program Final Results, 2007

Program Management
The program is managed by Fernando Braz, who is responsible for all decisions on rules, scoring, and awards.
Participation Incentives
Awards are based on participation as a runner or volunteer. Awards as follows:
Level 1 - participate in 5-7 events - Polypro long sleeve shirt with "MVS Race Team 2008" imprint.
Level 2 - participate in 8-13 events - Level 1 shirt + Sweatshirt with same imprint.
Level 3 - participate in all 14 events - "Super Iron Runner" designation, Level 1 + 2 awards, Iron runner jacket (USATF award), and an MVS bag with "MVS Super Iron Runner 2008" imprint.
Grand Prix Competition Incentives
See Grand Prix Scoring Categories below.
Grand Prix Age Divisions
The Grand Prix portion of the MVS Racing Program has the same age divisions as USATF-NE. They are:
Individual Category: Open, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ for men and women.
Team Category: Open, 40+, 50+ for men and women. 60+ for men.
Grand Prix Scoring Categories
The Grand Prix portion of the MVS Racing Program has the following two scoring categories, each with standards and incentives.

  1. USATF-Team. The Standard is that at the end of the year, the MVS Team on which you run must finish in the top five in the Final Grand Prix Standings. If the Standard is met, the top three MVS scoring members for the Team in USATF-NE races receive $100 each. For MVS scoring, your Team is based on your Individual Category Age Division, except for women 60+, who score for the women's 50+ MVS team. Teams that receive cash as an award at a Grand Prix race will divide the award equally among scoring members for that race.

  2. USATF-Individual. The Standard is that at the end of the year, the individual must finish in the top five in the Final Grand Prix Individual Standings. If the Standard is met, the individual receives $100. Individuals may keep any cash award for individual performance at a Grand Prix race.
Grand Prix Scoring System
10 points for 1st MVS finisher
9 points for 2nd MVS finisher
8 points for 3rd MVS finisher
7 points for 4th MVS finisher
6 points for 5th MVS finisher
5 points for 6th MVS finisher
4 points for 7th MVS finisher
3 points for 8th MVS finisher
2 points for 9th MVS finisher
1 point for 10th MVS finisher
Racing Program Rules
To be eligible for MVS scoring and incentives, you must:
  1. Be a current member of the Merrimack Valley Striders. (click here for an application)
  2. For Grand Prix scoring, be a member of USATF-NE (click here for an application)
  3. Wear an MVS singlet, shirt, or jacket during the race and to any award ceremony connected to the race.
  4. For Grand Prix scoring, complete a minimum of four races in the Grand Prix Series.
  5. For Grand Prix scoring, complete your race entry form identifying you as competing for MVS.
Reporting of Results and Standings
MVS Race Program results and standings will be published throughout the year on the MVS Web site (www.mvstriders.com). If your results are unreported or incorrect, contact the Race Program manager.