Summer Evening Race Series Coming Soon!
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This summer, for eight consecutive weeks, DSE will be hosting a Thursday evening
race at Lake Merced. The dates of the races are: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,
August 7 and 14. These races will be even more low-key than our regular Sunday races,
with no course/mile markings, no aid stations (water fountain available at the halfway
point), a pared-down finish line, and “grab-bag” race ribbons (we will be distributing
ribbons from our retired or revised races from the past). The fee will be a mere $1,
for members and non-members alike, regardless of age. No Top 5 ribbons will be
presented at the weekly races. Instead, runners will accrue points in the following
divisions – Youth/Teen (ages 18 & under), Open (ages 19-37), Masters (38-49),
Seniors (50-62), Veterans (63+) – as the series progresses. Top point holders at the
end of the eight weeks will receive a medal or other award (to be determined).
The races will begin at 6:30pm sharp, at the Sunset Blvd. parking lot of Lake
Merced. The race is one 4.5 mile loop around the lake on the paved bike path, with the
finish back at the parking lot. Race day registration only and please try to bring exact
change (no coins, either!)
If you don’t want to race, you also have the option of arriving between 6-6:16pm
to walk or run the course on your own or with others. There will be no fee for
walkers/self-timers, but your name will not be included in the race results. Since
DSE currently does not have a weeknight group run, this is a great opportunity for
those who would like to walk or run with others.
DSE members please note that participation in these Thursday evening runs will not
count towards Mongo trophy or other year end award points. They will also not be
counted towards our regular age division point tallies. However, if you show up to
volunteer at registration or finish line, it will count towards your volunteer requirement
for the year.
We hope to see many of you out there this summer, and look forward to hosting a
great new event!
DSE Summer Evening Race Series Division Point Leaders:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE POINTS
Last updated: August 15, 2008
CLICK HERE FOR THE ALTERNATE POINTS RECORDS