Club Championships 2020

After running two championships with two worthy champions, Sian Roach (2018) and Mike Griffiths (2019), we have decided to review the rules of the championships to enable them to be more appealing to more runners.​

Visibility

The rules and details below should make it clearer for those who enter (or don’t). There will be an entry form for all participants to complete.  Results will be taken directly from the events web sites.

Cost

Last year the cost of winning the championship was something in the region of £400. This year you only need to complete 6 races to have an opportunity to maximise your points. We even have a FREE park run.

Accessibility

It should make it more accessible for more runners to achieve more points as points will be awarded by gender and age category​.  Current scores and positions will be loaded on a regular basis.​

Variety

There are ten races to choose from, two trail races, three half marathons, two 10k's and three 5k's, including one Parkrun at Penallta.  

click HERE to enter

 The Races and The Rules

• Penallta Park Run 5k (8th February ONLY)
• Newport Half Marathon (1st March)
• Cardiff Taff Trail Half Marathon (22nd March)
• Whitchurch 5k (5th May)
• Caerphilly 10k (17th May)
• Treforest 10k (24th May)
• Rabbit Run 7.5 miles TRAIL (20th June)
• Swansea 10k (20th Sep)
• Cardiff Half Marathon (4th October)
• Howling Bull TRAIL (29th November)

All participants must;

• be a full club member as of 1st January 2020
• be over the age of 17 as of 1st January 2020
• complete a simple entry form by 31st January 2020 (to come asap)

The championship

• There will be 10 races to compete in over the whole of the year
• Your best 6 races will contribute towards your final score.
• There will be 3 race age categories; U35, 35-49 and 50+, for men and women.
• Points will be awarded based on your position in the race, compared to the other Caerphilly Runners and within your age category and gender categories. So, first U35 female gets 25 points, first 50+ ranked runner gets 25 points. 
• You will need enter the race under your own name, running under someone else’s name will not be permitted for the championship’s. 
• The maximum points that anyone can receive will be 150.
• In the event of a tie then the championship will be shared
• Additional half or full marathons will not be awarded points this year