RUNNER OF THE YEAR
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female in each age division.
HOW DO YOU QUALIFY
Be a Southern Oregon Runners member in good standing.
Finish at least (7) races during the series (9 & under must only finish 4).
Volunteer at an SOR event (strongly encouraged but not mandatory for 2023).
HOW DO YOU SCORE?
Points can be scored through race participation, volunteering and placing in the top 3 of your age group.
Participation:
For each race that a SOR member finishes, they will be awarded 5 points.
Placing:
For each eligible race that a SOR member places in, the following points will be awarded in each age group.
First = 15 points
Second = 12 points
Third = 10 points
Volunteers: Each volunteer will receive 15 points for volunteering at an event. Points will only be granted for 1 event.
WHAT ARE THE AGE CATEGORIES?
Male: 9 and Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
Female: 9 and Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
WHAT RACES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RUNNER OF THE YEAR SCORING?
All SOR events are eligible except for the Turkey Trot 2 Mile Run/Walk.
Relay Races are only eligible for 7 points for each participant.
WILL THERE BE AWARDS?
First place trophies will be given for both male and female in each age division.
Second place will receive a trophy.
Third place will receive a medal.
An awards presentation will be held in February.