Long Distance Running in the New England association 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 Championship Grand Prix, with races at distances from 5km through the marathon, offers association individuals and teams quality scored competition and fun club participation. (check the series history link below). Individual scoring is compiled for open runners and in 5 year age groups for age 40 and over. Teams are scored in the open division and 10 year masters categories. Runners completing all seven series races earn the coveted "Irorunner" designation and commemorative item. *** Teams and individuals must participate in a minimum of 4* races to be eligible for end of series prizes.. * Assuming a 7 race series, to be reassessed if any races are canceled. Bid applications to host championships are submitted by interested events in the four states in the fall with a final schedule announced in December. (See series guidelines below) The 2023 USATF-NE Road Race Championship Grand Prix Series events February 12 - 5km - Super Sunday 5K,. Cambridge MA April 1 - 15km - Frank Nealon Boston Tune-Up, Upton MA May 28 - Half Marathon - Boston's Run to Remember, Boston MA August 13 - 5 Mile - Bobby Doyle 5 Mile, Narragansett RI August 26 - 10 Mile - AutoFair NH Ten Miler, Auburn/Manchester NH September 24 - 10 km - Lone Gull 10K Gloucester MA October 8 - Marathon - Mayflower Wind Cape Cod Marathon, Falmouth MA FULL 2023 GP Series information link including updated 2023 series rules ***** 2022 USATF-NE Road Race Championship Grand Prix Series February 13 - 4 Mile - Primary Bank, Super Sunday 4 Miler, Bedford NH March 20 - Half Marathon - New Bedford Half Marathon, New Bedford MA May 29 - Marathon - M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, Burlington VT August 14 - 5 Mile - Bobby Doyle 5 Mile, Narragansett RI August 27 - 10 Mile - AutoFair NH Ten Miler, Auburn/Manchester NH September 25 - 10 km - Lone Gull 10K Gloucester MA November 13 - 5 km - BIGGSteps 5K, Needham MA Full 2022 Series information 2022 COMPETITION RULES AND GUIDELINES * GP General Guidelines for events and competitors * GP Competition Guidelines for teams and individuals * GP Event Cancellation Policy ***** 2021 USATF-NE Road Race Grand Prix Series
2020 GRAND PRIX - CANCELLED (CLICK HERE)
As of June 1, 2020 - THE 2020 USATF-NE GRAND PRIX IS CANCELLED With only one event completed, and all other events cancelled or, and facing uncertainty for permits, USATF-NE chose to cancel the 2020 Grand Prix.. The 2019 GRAND PRIX SERIES
2019 Prize Money Structure Summary of all bids presented for 2019
2019 Grand Prix Schedule
DISTANCE
DATE
TIME
EVENT (CLICK ON LINK)
RESULTS
1/2 Marathon
Sunday
March 17
11:00 a.m.
Half Marathon Championship
New Bedford Half Marathon (42nd), New Bedford MA
NE Age Division NE Age Graded Team Scoring
15 km
Saturday
March 30
10:00 a.m.
15 km Championship
Frank Nealon Boston Tune-Up 15K (39th), Upton MA
5 km
Saturday May 18
1:00 p.m.
5 km Championship
Run Westfield 5K (7th) Westfield MA
8 km
August 10
9:00 a.m.
8 km Championship
Bridge of Flowers 8 km (41st) Shelburne Falls MA
10 Mile
August 24
8:00 a.m.
10 Mile Championship
Allen Mello NH 10 Miler Auburn/Manchester NH
10 km
September 22
10 km Championship
Lone Gull 10k, Gloucester MA (13th)
NE Age Division Men Women Team Scoring
Marathon
October. 27
8:30 a.m.
Marathon Championship Cape Cod Marathon, Falmouth MA
NE Age Division Team Scoring
2019 Grand Prix Standings
TEAM
INDIVIDUAL
IRONRUNNERS
FINAL
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.
2018 Grand Prix Schedule
March 18
New Bedford Half Marathon (41st), New Bedford MA
Results Age Div Results AgeGrade Team results
March 31
Frank Nealon Boston Tune-Up 15K (38th), Upton MA
Age Div Results - Age Graded Team Results
5 Mile
Sunday June 17
5 mile Championship
ImmediateCare Ribfest 5 Miler, Merrimack NH
USATF-NE Age Div Results Age Graded Results
August 25
10 mile Championship
Craft New Hampshire 10 Miler, Manchester/Auburn NH
USATF-NE Age Division Results
Age Graded results
Sept. 16
Downtown 5K (29th), Providence RI
Sept. 30
Lone Gull 10k, Gloucester MA
Oct. 21
Marathon Championship
Ashworth Awards Baystate Marathon, Lowell MA
USATF-NE Age Division Results Age Graded results
2018 Grand Prix Standings
2017 GRAND PRIX SERIES
The 2017 series offered $12,000 in end-of-series team prize money in addition to over $15,000 in team prize money offered by the individual events.
2017 Grand Prix Schedule
February 26
10 mile Championships
Amherst 10 Miler (41st), Amherst MA
Results
March 19
Half Marathon Championships
New Bedford Half Marathon (40th), New Bedford MA
April 1
15 km Championships
Frank Nealon Boston Tune-Up 15K (37th), Upton MA
cancelled
June 18
5 mile Championships
RibFest 5 Miler, Merrimack NH
NE Results
Overall Results
Sept. 17
5 km Championships
Downtown 5K (28th), Providence RI
NE Results Overall Results
Sept. 24
10 km Championships
Oct. 22
Marathon Championships
Baystate Marathon, Lowell MA
2017 Grand Prix Standings
FINAL - 6 races
GRAND PRIX HISTORY - ARCHIVAL RESULTS TO 1989
Race Director's Check List
Event Sanctioning
Course Certification
Overviews: USATF by Steve Vaitones
Certified Courses (and maps)
Course Measurers
Contacts: Justin Kuo (Massachusetts, Vermont) Bob Kennedy (New Hampshire)
USATF-New England
E-mail (617) 566-7600
Long Distance Running - Maseters
Amanda Watters (B.A.A.)
Long Distance Running - Men
Michael McGrane (Boston Athletic Association)
Long Distance Running - Women
Rachel Coogan (Tracksmith Boston Hares)
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