FIVE IN THE BOOKS; THREE RACES TO GO - Foxpoint Sunset 5 Miler (9/6), Great Island 5K (10/12), Great Bay 5K (10/25)...
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(updated 8/27 - includes the Saunders 10K results)
At the end of the scoring roster are the names of the runners who registered for the Series, but did not run the required number of races to remain as active participants in this year's Series.
Help us help you...please check your Series results after each update. As time passes, it becomes more 'challenging' to correct/adjust results - race committees disband and scoring companies move on, making our ability to assist you a bit more, well, challenging...thanks for your cooperation - have a great Series!
Registration for the 2008 SRRS is now closed...
Johnson and Emblidge Retain the Lead in the 2008
Seacoast Road Race Series
PORTSMOUTH, NH. August 27, 2008. With 5 of the 8 races in this year's Seacoast Road Race Series completed, Jim Johnson and Jennifer Emblidge continue to lead the field. Mr. Johnson (5 points) has been impressive as the first Seacoast Series finisher in each of the races run so far. Tyler Edwards is in second place amongst the men with 12 points, and he is followed by Dan Poliquin (13), Matthew Darois (19), and Ryan Prolux and David Poliquin (22 each).
Ms. Emblidge results have been equally impressive; she was the first female Series finisher in all but the Children's Museum 5K, and leads with 4 points. She is followed by Lisa Zappala (9), Lisa Wagner (17), and Katherine Pyskaty and Julie Kyrousis (18 each).
In the team competition, the Coastal Athletic Association continues to lead with 22 active Series participants. They are followed by the Blazing Turtles, Rochester Runners, and Team PRH (each with 10 active participants).
There are 250 men and 351 women still in contention for a 2008 Seacoast Series jacket. With only three races remaining, a numbers of runners have dropped off of the Series - some were disqualified for not completing at least 3 of the first 5 races; others were disqualified as they failed to complete either of the two 10K races in the Series - each participant needed to complete at least one 10K (Market Square Day, Saunders) to qualify for a jacket.
Please continue to check your scores after each Series race, and to notify us promptly if you find an error. The more time that passes, the more difficult it is to make corrections. In some cases, if too much time has passed, it may become impossible to correct a scoring error.
The next Series race is the Fox Point Sunset 5-Mile Race on September 6th in Newington.
Following the Fox Point race only two remain: the Great Island 5K (October 12), and the Great Bay 5K (October 25).
Of the five Series races completed so far, the Runner's Alley/Red Hook 5K, the Market Square Day 10K and Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K reached their registration limits. All of the remaining races, the Fox Point 5 Miler (800), Great Island 5K (1,200) and Great Bay 5K (1,000) have registration limits. While none of those races are close to selling out at this point, Series participants who need those races to qualify for their jackets this year are advised to not wait till the last minute to register.
The 2008 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 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).
According to Series organizers, a number of area races had been interested in coming on board. Expanding the Series schedule from 6 to 8 races not only affords runners the opportunity to try out several different races, it also expands the Series calendar. Increasing the number of races 'required' to become eligible for the Series jacket and Top Finisher awards (from 5 to 6) was a natural next step when the additional races came on board.
Returning as the Series' Sponsors are Runner's Alley, with stores in Portsmouth and Manchester, NH, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England.
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 BY JULY 31st, 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 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.
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:
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.
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 theSeries?
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.com or 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.org or 207-363-1040
Great Bay 5K - October 25
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 Complete2007 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.
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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