LSARRC’s Championship Rules

1.The following rules apply to all LSARR road race championships (overallclub champions, senior and all vet categories with effect from the 2001/2002 championship year.

2. Club championships shall consist of five races from distances of 5kilometres (k), 5miles (m), 10k, 10m, half-marathon, 15m, 20m and marathon.

3. The championship year will run from 1st. April to 31st. March each year.

4. For the purposes of the club championship a runner's age group shall be determined by their age on 1st. April in the relevant year. Trophies will be awarded for overall Club Champions for men and women and also for champions in the following age categories:-
          a) Men – seniors (i.e. under 40), 40-44, 45-49, in five year age groups.
          b) Women – seniors (i.e. under 35), 35-39, 40-44, in five year age groups.

5. Points awarded based on race times and according to championship tables.

6. To be eligible to count for club championships the championship secretary must be satisfied that the race is an accurately measured and permitted. Proof that a race meets this rule may be required for acceptance of a race as eligible for club championship.

7. At least one race must be OVER 10 miles

8. No more than 2 races at any distance to count.

9. Only road races to count for road race championship e.g. XC, track, trail and fell races do not count.

10. Only races open to men and/or women club members can count for club championship. Races restricted to vets only or races only open to employees of a particular employer do not count.

11. The onus is on the athlete to provided proof of official time.

12. Best 5 scores to count subject to preceding rules, highest total score being declared champion.

13. In the event of a tie the scorer of the highest single score in a race will be declared champion, and if necessary the second highest counting score then third until tie is broken. In the event of athletes tying on overall scores and having five identical scores the championship will be shared.