2012 Series Rules and Information
1. Each participant must
complete an application and pay a $20.00 fee. Membership period is 1/1/12
through 12/31/12. You need not be a California resident to participate.
2. Runners entering the
series after a series race must have their paid entry to the series by the end
of the quarter and will receive credit for all races within that quarter and
through the end of the year.
3. Each race in the series
is separate and independent. Each race director determines their own race fees,
race date, number of entrants, and cut off times. It is each runner’s
responsibility to comply with those requirements. You can view a list of
participating races and related information (web sites, contact information,
etc.) at the series web site: http://www.socalultraseries.org
4. All series participants
will be awarded points when they complete a series race. The runner will be an
official finisher and be included in the official results by the race director.
This means that you should be an active participant at series races. Be sure
you understand each race’s markings, cut offs, and be
sure your finish is recorded at the finish line.
5. Points are tabulated
for each race using this formula: 100 mile, 100k, 50
mile, or 50k: Individual’s time divided by the winner’s
time then the resulting decimal is multiplied by the distance in miles.
For 2012, points will be awarded for all Series races beginning in January if the runner joins before the end of June.
The 12/24hour: In a 12/24 hour event the runner’s miles are divided by the winner's
miles (to establish a percentage) then multiplied by the maximum possible
points (100 in a 24 hour/ 50 in a 12 hour). If the winner runs less than 100
miles in a 24 hour or 50 miles in a 12 hour that distance will be used to
calculate the total points. The maximum points on any 24 hour
run is 100 points and 50 points for 12 hour runs.
6. Separate standings will
be kept for men and women.
7. A maximum of the best
of six races within the series will be calculated in the final standings.
Certificates will be awarded to all members completing six or more races.
8. Series divisions are:
Open 1 (29 and under), Open 2 (30-39), Masters (40-49), Seniors
(50-59), Super Seniors 60-69), and Veteran Seniors (70-79). There is an award
for Overall Points Champion for both men and
women. There is also an award for Mileage
Champion for both men and women. Depth
of age group awards is as follows: First Place for each age division, Second
Place with four or more in the division, and Third Place with six or more in
the division.
9. A runner’s age for the
entire year is her/his age on January 1st.
10. If you have questions
regarding the series, contact Gary Hilliard at gary@mtdisappointment50k.com