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What is the Second Empire Grand Prix Series? The best five races in the Capitol area were chosen this year to be included in the Second Empire Grand Prix Series. How do I register? Just enter a Second Empire Grand Prix Series event, and you are automatically entered! Who is eligible? Grand Prix points are awarded to runners ages 21 and over. North and South Carolina residents who have established residency for at least three months prior to entering a Grand Prix event are eligible to earn points. Verification of residency must be available upon request. Prize money will not be given to student athletes. Grand Prix Scoring and Rules Changes Starting this year – every finisher earns points regardless of their time or place! This means you can have competitions within your office, neighborhood, or with a friendly (or not-so-friendly) rival. The men’s and women’s winners will each earn 1,000 points (no separate overall and age group scoring). Your score will be determined by dividing your time into the winner’s time and multiplying by 1000. For example, the winner of the 5K runs 15:00 and you run 24:00. 15.0 / 24.0 = .625 x 1,000 = 625. You would receive 625 points in this example. You must run 3 of the 5 events to receive an award and the top 4 scores will count – only one will be thrown out. Prize money and sponsorships will be offered to the Top 5 Male and Female point winners. The Top 3 in each Male and Female Age Divisions will also earn special hand picked awards from our sponsors. 2005 promises to be the most exciting year yet for the Second Empire Grand Prix Series and we are excited to bring you these changes. What are the divisions? Overall: Top five receive prize money Male / Female age groups: 21-24, 25-29, five year increments to 55-59, then 60+. Top 3 receive awards. If a birthday during the season causes you to move to another age group, the age group in which you earn the most points will determine your age group in the Grand Prix competition. Points will carry forward or back. How do I register? Just enter any Second Empire Grand Prix Series event, and you are automatically entered! Who is eligible? Everyone is eligible. Student athletes are not eligible for prize money or merchandise awards. After Each Race You won't want to miss out on the fun after each race. There will be a huge spread of refreshments for all participants as well as random drawings for prizes from our Grand Prix sponsors! Simply enter a Second Empire Grand Prix Series race, and you are automatically entered into the point system!
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