Shamrock Grand Prix Race Series

The 2025 Grand Prix Series

Competition Rules

The primary purpose of our Grand Prix series is (1) to promote team spirit by increasing Club member participation in a variety of races and (2) to promote the Shamrock Running Club(SRC) within the wider running community.

  • All Club members are automatically enrolled in the GP and awarded points for each GP race they participate in; however, you must complete a minimum of 5 races for your points to count towards final awards. 
  • At each GP race, points will be awarded to the top finishers in each age and gender category (as determined by the SRC). For example, 10 points will be awarded to the top Shamrock finisher in each age category, 9 points to the second, 8 points to the third etc. All finishers will receive at least one point.
  • At each GP race, additional points will be awarded to the first three overall male and female finishers: 3 points for 1st place, 2 points for 2nd place, 1 point for 3rd place.
  • In case of a tie in the leaderboard, the more races or longer distances you have completed, the higher your position in the leaderboard will be.
  • In case of a member running the same event but a longer distance, the net time will be calculated or looked into the results’ page at half point. For example, if a member is signed up for the 10k but the GP race is the 5k, the net time will be calculate and their points will be included in the leaderboard accordingly. 

Age categories for both Men and Women will be 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Above. A runner’s age category for the year will be determined by their age on the date of the first race on the schedule (for 2025, your AG will be your age as of 01/01/2025 at the Shamrock New Year’s Day Road Race). Participants will not move age categories during the year and cannot earn points in more than one age category. GP standings will be updated after each race and will be posted on www.shamrockrunclub.com and sent out via email and our private facebook page. Members should review the results and notify the Grand Prix coordinator within 10 days of any corrections or omissions.

Awards/Prizes

  1. $50 gift card for first place male and female.
  2. $40 gift card for second place male and female.
  3. $30 gift card for third place male and female.
  4. A recognition gift card for all the club members who participated (6 races or more).

In order to receive any of these prizes your Shamrock membership must be in good standing.

If you have any questions contact the Grand Prix Series Coordinator Ruth Cardona at shamrockrunclub@gmail.com

Races

2025 Grand Prix Races Series 🏃🏽🏃🏽‍♀️

2025 GRAND PRIX RACES 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️ (8 races only. Members will complete at least 5)
RaceDistanceDate
Shamrock New Year's Day Road Race5MJan 1
The Great Stew Chase (Lynn)15K Feb 2
Eastern States Half Marathon (Rye, NH)13.1 MMar 16
Kick in for Kids (Woburn)5KMay 4
Feeney 5k (Woburn)5KJul 4
Long Gull (Gloucester)10KSep (tbd)
Genesis Battlegreen Run (Lexington, MA)5KNov 2
The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge (Melrose)3.5 MDec (tbd)

We will update our race schedule as race directors decide on dates and race details. Please look at the links provided in the table for early registration, date and time. 

Please check also the newsletter or Strava for details and race course. If you have more questions about the races, please feel free to contact the Coordinator. The Board of Directors reserves the right to change the Grand Prix series at any time. ☘️

Points and Leaderboard here

  • February 4, 2024 Great Stew Chase 15K