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Runner's Alley/Redhook 5K, Market Square Day 10K, York Days 5K...
The First SRRS Race is in the Books...
Children's Museum 5K Has Record Breaking Turnout
Click Here For Results of the First Seacoast Series Road Race
NOTE: Only those runners who pre-registered for the Series will be reflected here...those who registered after 4/27 should see their names reflected on the post MSD 10K results.
What a start to the 2008 Series! The Children's Museum 5K (new to the Series) saw 814 cross the finish line...227 of those runners had pre-registered as Series participants and their results are noted by clicking on the link above.
After the first Seacoast Series race, the top Series runners are: Women - Katherine Pyskaty, Debbie Williams, Lisa Wagner; Men - David Poliquin, Michael Richardson, Bret Page.
The Series has expanded to eight races. Runners must now complete 6 of 8 Seacoast Series Races to qualify for SRRS prizes - one of your 6 completed races must be a 10K (there are two 10Ks in the Series). Of the eight races, three are new to the 2008 Series: the Children's Museum of Portsmouth 5K (May 3), York Days 5K (July 27) and the Great Island 5K (October 12). Returning to the Series for a fourth year: Runners Alley/Redhook 5K (May 25), Market Square Day 10K (June 14), Saunders at Rye 10K (August 21), Fox Point Sunset 5 Miler (September 6) and the Great Bay 5K (October 25).
Please note links to all Series races below as well as registration limits (designated by individual Race Directors for safety, logistics purposes).
Each person who competes in the 2008 SRRS must complete a SRRS entry form. IF YOU HAVE NOT SUBMITTED THIS ENTRY FORM, YOU WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR A SRRS PRIZE, EVEN IF YOU HAVE RUN THE REQUIRED RACES.
IMPORTANT: Register for each race in the SSRRS using the identical name as you use on this form (if you use 'David' on the SRRS entry form, don't use 'Dave' on race entries) or you may not get SRRS credit for all the races you complete.
The SRRS entry form must be submitted by July 31, 2008. The entrant must have completed at least 2 of the 4 earlier SRRS races by this point (Children's Museum 5K, Runner's Alley/Red Hook 5K, Market Square Day 10K, and York Days 5K) to still be able to qualify for a Series' prize - NEW THIS YEAR: TO EARN THE JACKET OR AN AWARD, YOU MUST COMPLETE 6 OF 8 RACES; ONE MUST BE A 10K.
Click here to download SRRS entry form.
Mail or bring the completed form to Runner's Alley, 104 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, or drop it at the SRRS table at any of the first 4 SRRS races.
The Series' scores should be updated within a week following each SRRS race, so please note this…IMPORTANT: You should be checking your scores for accuracy after each race. If you are not given credit for a race you believe you should be credited for, please inform us immediately.
SRRS top awards will be announced and distributed at the final race in the SRRS, the Great Bay 5K.
After the final race in the SRRS, you will be asked again (via the SRRS web site) to check your scores for errors. We will allow 2 weeks for corrections, the results will be finalized and SRRS jacket order will be placed.
The SRRS jacket will be available for pick up at Runner's Alley in Portsmouth (104 Congress St) 2-3 weeks after the scores are finalized. The jacket pick-up dates will be announced on the SRRS web page in November.
There is no charge for entering the Series; however individual race entry fees will still apply.
The Seacoast Series is comprised of eight unique area races:
Children's Museum of Portsmouth, Saturday, May 3 NEW!
Runner's Alley/Redhook 5K, Sunday, May 25 REGISTRATION LIMIT: 2,000
Market Square Day 10K, Saturday, June 14 REGISTRATION LIMIT: 1,700
York Days 5K, Sunday, July 27 NEW!
Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K, Thursday, August 21
Fox Point Sunset 5 Miler, Saturday, September 6
Great Island 5K, Sunday, October 12 NEW! REGISTRATION LIMIT: 1,200
Great Bay 5K, Saturday, October 25 REGISTRATION LIMIT: 1,000
For fun facts about the Series, click here
Why a Series?
Eight different races have joined forces to promote running for sport, fun and fitness, and the beauty of running on the Seacoast.
What are the benefits of signing up for the Series?
Runners who sign up for the Series will be eligible for individual Race awards, as well as awards for the Seacoast Series. (Plus, enjoying great events with terrific people!)
There is no cost (beyond regular race entry fees) to enter the Seacoast Road Race Series.
The Rules of the Series:
To qualify for the Participation Award, you MUST:
Enter and compete in at least 6 of the 8 Seacoast Road Race Series races, including at least one 10K. You must finish each race for your participation to be counted.
Complete the SRRS Entry Form. (Entry deadline for 2008 is July 31st)
Each entrant who earns a Participation Award will receive a custom, Seacoast Road Race Series jacket.
The 3 overall fastest male and female runners in the Series will each receive trophies, in addition to their logo merchandise. Additionally, the top finishers (male/female) will receive $100. The winners will be determined on the basis of how the runners place in each Series race.
A first-place finish (among Series entrants) in each participating race will earn 1 (one) point; a second place finish will earn 2 (two) points, and so on. The winner will be the runner with the lowest total score.
If an entrant runs all 8 races, his/her 6 best finishes will be counted toward the awards, however all race scores will be posted on the web site.
The trophies will be awarded at the Great Bay 5K, the final race in the Series.
Who is sponsoring the Series?
Runner's Alley, with stores in Portsmouth and Manchester, NH, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England.
Who's who?The following individuals can be contacted for information regarding their races:
Children's Museum 5K - May 3
Race Director: Aaron Wensley
Contact: awensley@relyco.com
Runner's Alley/Redhook 5K - May 25
Race Director: Jeanine Sylvester
Contact: jeanine@runnersalley.comor 430-1212
Market Square Day 10K - June 14
Race Director: Barbara Massar
Contact: bmassar@proportsmouth.org or 610-5521
York Days 5K - July 27
Race Director: Robin Cogger
Contact: rcogger@yorkmaine.orgor 207-363-1040
Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K - August 21
Race Director: Doug Zechel
Contact: info@saundersatryeharbor.com
Fox Point Sunset 5 Miler - September 6
Race Coordinator: Candice Cantalupo
Contact: candicec@comcast.net or 427-0762
Great Island 5K - October 12
Race Coordinator: Guy Stearns
Contact: greatisland5k2008@comcast.net or 431-0839
Great Bay 5K - November 3
Race Director: Jay Diener
Contact: coastwalker@comcast.net or 926-0071.
Is there a website where results will be posted and information may be obtained?
Information and results will be posted on this page throughout the Series season.
If you have a post-race question (for a specific race) please contact that race director - contact information is noted above.
Please forward questions/concerns regarding the Series to: bmassar@proportsmouth.org
Click Here for Final Complete 2007 Series Results
(Names noted in plum completed all 6 races)
The 2008 Seacoast Road Race Series is Sponsored By:
The Seacoast Road Race Series Jacket!
Most frequently asked Series question: What will this year's Series jacket look like?
The 2008 SRRS Jacket will be the same basic design, different color - navy blue.
The 2008 Seacoast Road Race Series...Revealed!
Starting in May of 2008, Runners will be able to compete in the Fourth Annual Seacoast Road Race Series (SRRS). NEW THIS YEAR! The Series has expanded to eight races. Runners must now complete 6 of 8 Seacoast Series Races to qualify for SRRS prizes - one of your 6 completed races must be a 10K (there are two 10Ks in the Series). Of the eight races, three are new to the 2008 Series: the Children's Museum of Portsmouth 5K (May 3), York Days 5K (July 27) and the Great Island 5K (October 12).
Each person who competes in the 2008 SRRS must complete a SRRS entry form. IF YOU HAVE NOT SUBMITTED THIS ENTRY FORM, YOU WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR A SRRS PRIZE, EVEN IF YOU HAVE RUN THE REQUIRED RACES.
IMPORTANT: Register for each race in the SSRRS using the identical name as you use on this form (if you use 'David' on the SRRS entry form, don't use 'Dave' on race entries) or you may not get SRRS credit for all the races you complete.
The SRRS entry form must be submitted by July 31, 2008. The entrant must have completed at least 2 of the 4 earlier SRRS races by this point (Children's Museum 5K, Runner's Alley/Red Hook 5K, Market Square Day 10K, and York Days 5K) to still be able to qualify for a Series' prize - NEW THIS YEAR: TO EARN THE JACKET OR AN AWARD, YOU MUST COMPLETE 6 OF 8 RACES; ONE MUST BE A 10K.
Click here to download SRRS entry form.
Mail or bring the completed form to Runner's Alley, 104 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, or drop it at the SRRS table at any of the first 4 SRRS races.
SRRS AWARDS:
- $100 each to the top male and female runner
- Glass trophies to the top 3 male and female runners
- $100 to the team with the highest number of SRRS entrants who complete at least 6 of the 8 SRRS races
- SRRS custom prizes to all entrants who complete at least 6 of the 8 SRRS races.
- Special bonus award to all who complete all 8 SRRS races.
SCORING: Each entrant will receive points for how they placed against other SRRS runners in each race. The fastest SRRS finisher will get 1 point; the second SRRS finisher will get 2 points, etc. The low score at the end of the SRRS determines the winner. In the competition for the top M/F awards, if an entrant runs all 8 races, their 6 best scores (including at least one 10K) will count (however all race scores will be posted on the web site).
The Series' scores should be updated within a week following each SRRS race, so please note this…IMPORTANT: You should be checking your scores for accuracy after each race. If you are not given credit for a race you believe you should be credited for, let us know immediately.
SRRS top awards will be announced and distributed at the final race in the SRRS, the Great Bay 5K.
After the final race in the SRRS, you will be asked again (via the SRRS web site) to check your scores for errors. We will allow 2 weeks for corrections, the results will be finalized and SRRS jacket order will be placed.
The SRRS jacket will be available for pick up at Runner's Alley in Portsmouth (104 Congress St) 2-3 weeks after the scores are finalized. The jacket pick-up dates will be announced on the SRRS web page in November.
2007 Seacoast Road Race Series Sets Record!
Six race directors met in November of 2004 and came up with a 'plan' to encourage running and road race participation on the Seacoast: create a Series that rewards runners on two levels - against the clock and, perhaps more critical, proving that they can start and finish a process by crossing the finish line on five races over the course of a season. So far, so good: 421 people qualifyied for the coveted Seacoast Road Race Series jacket this year, which is almost double the 241 qualifiers in last year's Series. In 2005, the first year of the Series, 136 people earned their jackets by completing at least 5 of the 6 Series races. This year, 94 people have completed all 6 of the races, making them eligible for an additional award: a pair of 'technical' running gloves. The 2007 Series races included the Runner's Alley/Red Hook 5K; Market Square Day 10K; Portsmouth Harbour Trail 5K; Saunder's At Rye Harbor 10K; Fox Point Sunset 5-Miler; and Great Bay 5K.
The overall winner of this year's Series on the men's side is Mark Gibson (5 points). Mark earned first-place points (meaning that he was the first amongst the Series participants to cross the finish line) in all 5 races that he ran. Michael Guarascio (11) finished second, and Tim Roache (14) was third. The awards are based on the points earned in 5 races. Tim ran all 6 races, so his worst score was tossed out in compiling his total for the award competition. On the women's side, Lisa Zappala (7) came out on top. She also ran all of the Series races, so her worst score was not counted toward the award competition. Finishing second amongst the women was Catherine Raynes (11), and she was closely followed by Miae Jacobs (12). Mark and Lisa each earned a $100 award, and all six of the top finishers earned custom glass trophies.
The top team in this year's Series is the Coastal Athletic Association. They earned their prize by having the most team members who completed at least 5 of the Series races. CAA also earned a $100 award.
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