2010 National and Regional Championships are selected for the year. We are still taking bids for 2010 State Championships.
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 event requirements posted on the RRCA website at
www.RRCA.org/programs/championships 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 this online RRCA Championship Bid Form by the deadlines below.
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 31st
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.
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
championships@rrca.org.