Running Club Challenge
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The fifth annual Sports Basement Club Challenge is on! Prize packages will be awarded this year in four categories: Speed - Overall, Speed - Women's, Size, and Spirit.
Entry: For a Club to qualify for the Challenge, at least 10 runners must sign-up for any combination of the Dean Karnazes Silicon Valley Marathon, Half-Marathon, and the 5K Run/Walk.
Simply enter the race as usual, but make sure to list your team name as your affiliation. All club members receive a 10% discount (use code: cc10)on event entry fees. Clubs are welcome to compete in all categories and will be identified throughout race day in rotating PA announcements.
Entry: For a Club to qualify for the Challenge, at least 10 runners must sign-up for any combination of the Dean Karnazes Silicon Valley Marathon, Half-Marathon, and the 5K Run/Walk.
Simply enter the race as usual, but make sure to list your team name as your affiliation. All club members receive a 10% discount (use code: cc10)on event entry fees. Clubs are welcome to compete in all categories and will be identified throughout race day in rotating PA announcements.
Speed - Overall:
To qualify, at least three runners from each club must enter the Half-Marathon race. The times of the fastest three Half-Marathon runners from each Club, regardless of gender, will be added, and the team with the lowest cumulative total will be declared the "Fastest Club in Silicon Valley!"
To qualify, at least three runners from each club must enter the Half-Marathon race. The times of the fastest three Half-Marathon runners from each Club, regardless of gender, will be added, and the team with the lowest cumulative total will be declared the "Fastest Club in Silicon Valley!"
Size:
Which Club has the biggest team presence? The Club entering the most runners in the Challenge (total combined participants in the Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K Run/Walk) will receive a team prize.
Which Club has the biggest team presence? The Club entering the most runners in the Challenge (total combined participants in the Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K Run/Walk) will receive a team prize.
Speed - Women's Division:
To qualify in this category, at least three women from a Club must enter the Half-Marathon race. The times of the fastest three Half-Marathon runners from each Club will be added, and the team with the lowest cumulative total will be declared the "Fastest Women's Club in Silicon Valley!"
To qualify in this category, at least three women from a Club must enter the Half-Marathon race. The times of the fastest three Half-Marathon runners from each Club will be added, and the team with the lowest cumulative total will be declared the "Fastest Women's Club in Silicon Valley!"
Spirit:
Break out that Halloween costume early! The club demonstrating the best combination of creative costumes and overall spirit and enthusiasm will be awarded a team prize.
Break out that Halloween costume early! The club demonstrating the best combination of creative costumes and overall spirit and enthusiasm will be awarded a team prize.
Important reminder: Don't forget to list your affiliation on your entry! We can't enter you in the Challenge unless your name is connected to your team in the database!
How to Sign Up: To sign up for the Dean Karnazes Silicon Valley Marathon® Runner’s Club Challenge, please contact us at info@svmarathon.com by October 1, 2010.
How to Sign Up: To sign up for the Dean Karnazes Silicon Valley Marathon® Runner’s Club Challenge, please contact us at info@svmarathon.com by October 1, 2010.