GRAND PRIX
While there are hundreds of road running events each year in the USATF-NE states, among the highest quality are the seven USATF-NE championship events that compose the Grand Prix.
The USATF-NE Road Race Grand Prix, with races ranging in distance from 5km through the marathon, has offered association individuals and teams quality scored competition and fun club participation for over 30 years (check the series history link below).
Indivdual scoring is done for open runners and in 5 year age groups for age 40 and over. Team scoring is in open and 10 year masters categories. Runners completing all seven series races earn the coveted "Irorunner" designation and jacket. Members vote on the slate of races in November following review of bid applications submitted by interested events in the four states.
*** See the new scoring rules for 2019 - more team scorers needed for open women, women 40+, and 50+ clubs in some races. (60+ remain the same), Teams must participate in 3 races to be eligible for end of series prize money.
Competition Guidelines - rules for individuals and club scoring (updated as of 1/1/2019)
2019 GRAND PRIX SERIES
The 2019 series will offer over $12,000 in end-of-series prize money to member clubs in ten-year age divisions
in addition to over $15,000 in team prize money offered by the individual events
New in 2019 - Participation in a minimum of three races is required to earn end of series prize money for both indivdiuals or teams.
2019 Prize Money Structure
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2019 Grand Prix Schedule
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DISTANCE
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DATE
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TIME
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EVENT (CLICK ON LINK)
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RESULTS
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1/2 Marathon
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Sunday
March 17
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11:00 a.m.
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Half Marathon Championship
New Bedford Half Marathon (42nd),
New Bedford MA
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Age Division
Age Graded
Team Scoring
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15 km
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Saturday
March 30
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10:00 a.m.
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15 km Championship
Frank Nealon Boston Tune-Up 15K (39th),
Upton MA
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Age Division
Age Graded
Team Scoring
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5 km
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Saturday May 18
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1:00 p.m.
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5 km Championship
Run Westfield 5K (7th)
Westfield MA
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Results
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8 km
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Saturday
August 10
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9:00 a.m.
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8 km Championship
Bridge of Flowers 8 km (41st)
Shelburne Falls MA
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Results
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10 Mile
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Saturday
August 24
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8:00 a.m.
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10 Mile Championship
New Hampshire 10 Miler
Auburn/Manchester NH
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Results
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10 km
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Sunday
September 22
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9:00 a.m.
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10 km Championship
Lone Gull 10k, Gloucester MA (13th)
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Results
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Marathon
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Sunday
October. 27
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8:30 a.m.
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Marathon Championship
Cape Cod Marathon, Falmouth MA
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ResultsResultsResults
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2018 GRAND PRIX SERIES
The 2018 series offers $12,000 in end-of-series prize money to member clubs in ten-year age divisions
in addition to over $15,000 in team prize money offered by the individual events.
2017 GRAND PRIX SERIES
The 2017 series offered $12,000 in end-of-series prize money to member clubs in ten-year age divisions
in addition to over $15,000 in team prize money offered by the individual events.
GRAND PRIX HISTORY - ARCHIVAL RESULTS TO 1989
EVENT DIRECTORS RESOURCES
CONTACTS