Next up: York Days 5K...Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K...Fox Point Sunst 5 Miler...

The registration for The York Days 5K caps at 1,000 -
as of 7/1, the number of registrants is just over 600.

The Seacoast Road Race Series

The 2009 Seacoast Road Race Series is Sponsored By:

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                                 Seacoast Road Race Series Nears Halfway Point
                                         Next up for the Seacoast Road Race Series: York Days 5K

PORTSMOUTH, June 26, 2009. The first three races of the 2009 Seacoast Road Race Series have been completed. The leaders (based on the lowest number of points earned) are Chris Mahoney (2) on the men's side, and Sarah Hill on the women's side (1). Sarah has completed just one of the first 3 races, so she needs to enter and complete all of the remaining races to avoid disqualification. The leaders' 6 best scores from the 8 races will count when we determine the winners of this year's Seacoast Series. The leader board may change as more races are run and the number of races each person has completed begins to even out.

Following Chris Mahoney in the points totals are John Mentzer (3), Dan Poliquin (3), Robert Glotfelty (4), and Adam McCready (6). Lined up behind Sarah Hill are Nicole Toye (2), Miae Jacobs (6), Jennifer Mason (8), and Alison St. Jeanos (10).

In the team competition, the Coastal Athletic Association holds a very slim lead over the Blazing Turtles, with 30 active participants vs 29 for the Turtles. The Rochester Runners (13) are third, followed by Team Beer Run (9).

At the bottom of the roster are lists of the women and men who have not completed any of the first three Seacoast Series race, and thus are disqualified because they can no longer complete the required 6 races to earn their 2009 jackets.

The next race in the Seacoast Series is the York Days 5K in York, ME on July 26. This race has a registration limit of 1,000 entrants. Two of the first three Seacoast Series races sold out before race day, so don't wait till the last minute to register for this race if you need it for your Seacoast Series totals. Scroll down this page to find a link to the York Days 5K web page.

The deadline for entry into the 2009 SRRS is July 31st - register here or mail in/drop off your registration form at Runner's Alley/Portsmouth. We will have an information table at the York Days race - stop by to say hello!

Please check your Series' results after each race and notify us if you find any discrepancies. This will be increasingly important as the season moves forward and previous race committees disband making it more challenging for us to adjust results.

The Seacoast Road Race Series is sponsored by Runner's Alley,  Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England and Brooks.

THE 2009 SRRS RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE HERE 
(Results include first three races)

Check out the SRRS 2008's first place finisher Jim Johnson's commentary on the Series - click here.

GENERAL SRRS RULES/INFORMATION:
Please note links to all Series races below as well as registration limits (designated by individual Race Directors for safety, logistics purposes).

Each person who competes in the 2009 SRRS must complete a SRRS entry form. IF YOU HAVE NOT SUBMITTED THIS ENTRY FORM BY JULY 31st, YOU WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR A SRRS PRIZE, EVEN IF YOU HAVE RUN THE REQUIRED RACES.

IMPORTANT: Register for each race in the SSRRS using the identical name as you use on this form (if you use 'David' on the SRRS entry form, don't use 'Dave' on race entries) or you may not get SRRS credit for all the races you complete.

DOWNLOAD THE SRRS REGISTRATION FORM - CLICK HERE
(Mail or bring in completed form to: Runner's Alley, 104 Congress St., Portsmouth NH 03801)

REGISTER FOR THE SERIES ONLINE - CLICK HERE

IMPORTANT: TO EARN THE JACKET OR AN AWARD, YOU MUST COMPLETE 6 OF 8 RACES; ONE MUST BE A 10K.

The Series' scores should be updated within a week following each SRRS race, so please note this…IMPORTANT: You should be checking your scores for accuracy after each race. If you are not given credit for a race you believe you should be credited for, please inform us immediately.

SRRS top awards will be announced and distributed at the final race in the SRRS, the Great Bay 5K.

After the final race in the SRRS, you will be asked again (via the SRRS web site) to check your scores for errors. We will allow 2 weeks for corrections, the results will be finalized and SRRS jacket order will be placed.

The SRRS jacket will be available for pick up at Runner's Alley in Portsmouth (104 Congress St) 2-3 weeks after the scores are finalized. The jacket pick-up dates will be announced on the SRRS web page in November. 

There is no charge for entering the Series; however individual race entry fees will still apply. The Seacoast Series is comprised of eight unique area races:

2009 Race Dates

For fun facts about the Series, click here

Why a Series?
Eight different races have joined forces to promote running for sport, fun and fitness, and the beauty of running on the Seacoast. 

What are the benefits of signing up for the Series?
Runners who sign up for the Series will be eligible for individual Race awards, as well as awards for the Seacoast Series. (Plus, enjoying great events with terrific people!)

There is no cost (beyond regular race entry fees) to enter the Seacoast Road Race Series.

The Rules of the Series:
To qualify for the Participation Award, you MUST:

Enter and compete in at least 6 of the 8 Seacoast Road Race Series races, including at least one 10K. You must finish each race for your participation to be counted.

Each entrant who earns a Participation Award will receive a custom, Seacoast Road Race Series jacket.

The 3 overall fastest male and female runners in the Series will each receive trophies, in addition to their logo merchandise. Additionally, the top finishers (male/female) will receive $100. The winners will be determined on the basis of how the runners place in each Series race.

A first-place finish (among Series entrants) in each participating race will earn 1 (one) point; a second place finish will earn 2 (two) points, and so on. The winner will be the runner with the lowest total score. 

If an entrant runs all 8 races, his/her 6 best finishes will be counted toward the awards, however all race scores will be posted on the web site.

The trophies will be awarded at the Great Bay 5K, the final race in the Series.

Who is sponsoring the Series?
Runner's Alley, with stores in Portsmouth and Manchester, NH, Brooks (Running footwaer and apparel) and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England.

Who's who?
The following individuals can be contacted for information regarding their individual races: 

Is there a website where results will be posted and information may be obtained?
Information and results will be posted on this page throughout the Series season.

If you have a post-race question (for a specific race) please contact that race director.
Contact information is noted above.

Please forward questions/concerns regarding the Series to: bmassar@proportsmouth.org

Click here for 2008 SRRS results

Click here for 2007 SRRS results 

The Seacoast Road Race Series Jacket!
Most frequently asked Series question: What will this year's Series jacket look like?
The 2009 SRRS Jacket will be the same basic design, different color...kelly green!