Please click here for a list of the proposed races for 2017
> To provide an incentive to members to train for a goal or goals
> To promote a competitive spirit amongst Club members throughout the running year.
> To allow for more trophies to be won/presented at the end of season Club Presentation Night.
> Members choose from a list of “Official” races throughout the year to make up the Grand Prix. Points are awarded according to position in the completed race relative to MDRC runners - 20 for 1st, 19 for 2nd, 18 for 3rd etc.
Detailed Rules of the Grand Prix - There are two competitions:
1. Grand Prix Championship (GPC).
> If a Club runner runs in a designated GP race then they are entered in the GPC.
> A runner must run a minimum of SEVEN GP races.
> The best SEVEN race results are taken.
> If one runner completes 8 or more races, it is still the best 7 for comparative purposes between the runners unless the other runner(s) complete(s) 8 races.
> Only the same numbers of races are compared.
> All runners must enter the race under MARKET DRAYTON RUNNING CLUB
> All runners must run under their OWN names.
> If a runner takes another runner’s name/number their position will NOT be counted.
2. Age Category Championship (ACC).
> All runners entered in the GPC will be entered into the appropriate ACC.
> The winner of the GPC will not count in his or her ACC.
> If a member wishes to add a new run to the GP list; TWO MONTHS notice is required before it can be included so that other members will have time to enter the race – any new proposed races will be reviewed by the MDRC Committee for agreement in the race series and the decision will be advised to all members via email and the Club Facebook page.