Equalizer Series

Young and old are on equal footing in the Equalizer Series, where race times are equalized using standard age-grading procedures.

2023 Equalizer Standings

2023 Equalizer Series Races


February 2023

Sunday 26: 8:00 am RRCA 10 Mile Challenge

May 2023

Sunday 7: 7:00 am Frederick Half Marathon

June 2023

Saturday 17: 7:30 pm Frederick Summer Solstice 8k

July 2023

Saturday 8: 8:30 am Independence 5000
Wednesday 19: 6:30 pm Summer Decathlon 800m

September 2023

Saturday 9: 8:00 am Frederick Market Street Mile

October 2023

Saturday 21: 8:30 am Spook Hill Cider & Wine Run

November 2023

Thursday 23: 7:00 am Frederick 5K Turkey Trot

NOTE:  For races listed as TBD, the date has not yet been set. The date listed is the best guess based on historical data.

Rules

  1. It is not necessary to qualify for the Grand Prix to compete in the Equalizer Series.
  2. For each race in the Equalizer Series:
    1. Results will be converted into age-performance percentages (see below).
    2. Each percentage will be converted into a 4-digit number.
    3. This number will be the runner’s score for the race.
  3. Top 4 scores per runner will be totaled, resulting in a final score for the series.

Age-Graded Scoring

Age-graded scoring allows runners of any age and any gender to be compared fairly against each other. If you are interested in the fine details, click here. The official age-grading calculator used by FSRC for the Equalizer Series road races can be found hereand for track races (such as the Summer Decathlon 800m) here.

Awards

Awards for the top 3 female and male winners are distributed at the FSRC Year-End Celebration Banquet.