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2012 Ontario Ultra/Trail/50K Series Rules and Awards
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1. Most of the series races are fixed-distance, which means that
entrants run a specified distance such as 25k, 50k, 50 miles,
etc. However, a few of the series races are fixed-time, meaning
that entrants run for a specified period of time such as 6 hours, 12
hours, etc. In the fixed-time races, your finishing position is
determined by how far you ran in the specified time period.
(Entrants run laps on a short course, while race officials keep a
tally of each entrant’s laps).
- The Ultra Series consists of races of 50k or farther
(events 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12) and fixed time races (events 4, 8,
11). event list
- The Trail Series consists of trail races of distance 25k to 32k (events 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12). event list
- The 50K Series consists of races of distance 50k to 56k (events 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12). event list
2. Entry in any series race automatically registers the entrant in the
Ultra Series, Trail Series and 50K Series. There is no additional
series fee or minimum number of races.
3. Series award categories are as follows:
- A. Male up to and including age 39.
- B. Male age 40 to 49.
- C. Male age 50 and up.
- D. Female up to and including age 39.
- E. Female age 40 to 49.
- F. Female age 50 and up.
- G. All Ultra Series race entrants.
- H. All Ultra Series race entrants.
- I. All Trail Series race entrants.
- J. All 50K Series race entrants.
4. For series award categories A to F:
- Qualification is based on the entrant’s age as of July 31, 2012.
- For the fixed distance races in the Ultra Series and
the Trail Series, entrants will be given one point per km of race
distance plus additional points based on the entrant’s finishing
position relative to the number of starters in the race. Points
will be given to those who complete the distance within the time
limit. Points may be given to those who complete the distance
after the time limit has been reached, but only if the race director
approves of doing so. Each race entrant bears sole responsibility
for knowing the time limit. Race results for those who do not
complete the distance within the time limit are provided as a
courtesy. Providing of an entrant’s result in no way
implies that the entrant will be given points. Example of points calculation for a fixed-distance race
- For the fixed time races, entrants will be given one
point per km of distance completed plus additional points based on the
entrant’s finishing position relative to the number of starters
in the race.
- Switching from one race to another race in a
multiple-race event will not be permitted after the event has
started. If an entrant completes the race in which he/she was
registered and then decides to participate in another race, points will
be given only for the race in which the entrant was registered.
- For races in the Ultra Series, the highest six of
twelve race point values accumulated by each entrant will be used to
establish the entrant’s Age Award Points for that series.
- For races in the Trail Series, the highest five of
nine race point values accumulated by each entrant will be used to
establish the entrant’s Age Award Points for that series.
5. For series award category G, each entrant who is given finishing
position points for eight or more races in the Ultra Series will
receive a Norm Patenaude Award.
6. For series award category H, prizes will be given to the male and
female with the most total points (Ultra Cup Points), regardless of age
category. The Ontario Ultra Cup will be shared between the two
winners.
7. For series award category I, prizes will be given to the male and
female with the most total points (Hutson Award Points), regardless of
age category. A Brian Hutson Award will be presented to each of
the two winners.
8. For series award category J:
- a. Entrants will be given one point per
km of race distance plus additional points based on the entrant’s
finishing position relative to the number of starters in the
race. Points will be given to those who complete the distance
within the time limit. Points may be given to those who complete
the distance after the time limit has been reached, but only if the
race director approves of doing so. Each race entrant bears sole
responsibility for knowing the time limit. Race results for those
who do not complete the distance within the time limit are provided as
a courtesy. Providing of an entrant’s result in no way
implies that the entrant will be given points. Example of points calculation for a 50K race
- b. The highest five of nine race point
values accumulated by each entrant will be used to establish the
entrant’s 50K Challenge Cup Points. Prizes will be given to
the male and female with the most 50K Challenge Cup Points, regardless
of age category. The 50K Challenge Cup will be shared between the
two winners.
SERIES PRIZES
An appropriate and worthy prize will be given to the top three
finishers in each of age categories A to F. Winners in categories
G, H, I and J will be given a plaque which they may keep. Winners
of the Ontario Ultra Cup will be presented with a shared trophy.
Winners of the Brian Hutson Award will be presented with individual
trophies. Winners of the 50K Challenge Cup will be presented with
a shared trophy. Trophies may be kept for one year, and returned
to a series official prior to the following year’s awards
ceremony.
The Ontario Ultra/Trail/50K Series Awards Banquet and Ceremony will
take place on Saturday, October 13, 2012, after the Vulture Bait event.
Exceptions to the methods described herein of determining points,
awards and prizes may be made at the sole discretion of series
officials. The decision of series officials in this regard is
final.
Questions about point calculations? Contact Jim Orr, jimorr4@gmail.com.
updated January 10, 2012
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