RRCA

ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA
Over 980 Clubs and 195,000 Members
Founded in 1958

ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA
Over 980 Clubs and 195,000 Members
Founded in 1958

Aug 10

Bid Now for 2010 RRCA Reg. & State Champ Events

Bidding for the 2010 RRCA Regional and State Championship Event Series is now OPEN!

The RRCA Championship designation is awarded for the following standardized distances at the State, Regional & National level on an annual basis:
* 5 K
* 10 K
* 10-Mile
* Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
* Marathon (26.2 miles)
* Ultra (any distance over 26.2 miles)
* Cross Country (variable distance; only one event)

State Reps and Regional Directors may grant additional State or Regional Championship distances upon request after the standard distances have been filled. Only one championship designation will be awarded per event distance. Events with multiple distances may be considered for State, Regional and Nation status for varying distances.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Review the Championship Bidding Information & Instructions posted at http://www.rrca.org/programs/championships/rrcachinf.pdf to ensure your event will comply with our requirements.
2. Determine the appropriate designation for your event: State, Regional or National.
3. All bids must be made using the new online RRCA Championship Bid Form found at http://www.rrca.org/programs/championships/ by the deadlines. Direct link to form http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dDEwVGFZUW81cld3UGZJNzdOdW9pNFE6MA..
4. Complete the form, print a copy for your records, and click submit. You will be notified of your bid status once championship designations are awarded.

CHAMPIONSHIP BID SUBMISSION DEADLINES

To ensure events have an opportunity to compete for all Championship designation levels, the deadlines for National, Regional, and State Championship bids are staggered as follows.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BID DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2010
Bids for National events are awarded a year in advance for marketing purposes. National Championship bids are due by January 31st for the next year. We are accepting bids for the 2011 National Championships. There is a $250 non-refundable marketing fee if awarded the National Championship designation.

Visit our Championship Calendar at http://www.rrca.org/programs/championships/ to learn about the 2010 RRCA National Championship Event Series.

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BID DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1ST
Bids for Regional Championships are due by October 1st for the following year. There is no marketing fee. We are accepting bids for the 2010 Regional Championships. Regional bids not selected will be considered for State Championship designation.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BID DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1ST
Bids for State Championships are due by November 1st for the following year. There is no marketing fee. We are accepting bids for the 2010 State Championships

To ensure a full slate of standard race distances for the RRCA Championship Event Series any distance not designated after the bidding period will be filled on a first come first served basis for qualified races. Bids will be accepted on an on going basis for Championship distances not filled after the bid deadline and selection process.

Any questions about information contained in this document or about the Championship designation can be addressed by sending an email to office@rrca.org.

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About RRCA:
The RRCA is the national association of running clubs, running events, and runners. The mission of the RRCA is to promote running as a competitive sport and healthy exercise. The RRCA achieves their mission by promoting the common interests of its members by providing educational opportunities, programs, and services. The organization.s membership consists of over 988 running clubs and events the represent over 180,000 running club members in the US.

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