SFTC Long Distance Series: Rules & Awards

2013 Current Standings

The SFTC Long Distance Series was designed to support and promote long-distance races. LDS is not a competition but is a recognition of runners who complete several long races in the area.


Eligibility

To be eligible for the LDS each year, you must:

  • Be an SFTC member
  • Contact the LDS Manager and request to be included in the series
  • Earn at least 5 SFTC Volunteer Points, all of which must be earned through volunteer acts at SFTC-owned or hired races
  • Complete at least 5 races that are 10 miles or longer from the approved list of eligible events indicated below*

* 1 wildcard race (not part of the approved list) may be substituted providing that it is 10 miles or longer and proof of participation is provided to the LDS Manager. A wildcard race must be completed on or before date of the BAE Half Marathon race (the last race of the series).

The eligible events for the 2013 edition of the LDS are:


        Race Where When
 
  • Surgoinsville 10 Miler
 Surgoinsville February 23
 
  • Phipps Bend River Run
 Surgoinsville March 23
 
  • Creeper 10 Miler
 Virginia Creeper Trail, Abingdon March 23
 
  • Virginia Creeper Marathon
 Virginia Creeper Trail, Abingdon March 24
 
  • Laurel Run Ascent
 Laurel Run Park, Church Hill April 20
 
  • Varmint Half Marathon
 Burkes Garden June 8
 
  • Iron Mountain 16 Miler
 Damascus August 31
 
  • Bays Mountain Trail Race
 Bays Mountain Park, Kingsport September 13
 
  • Bluegrass Half Marathon
 Johnson City September 22
 
  • Haunted Half Marathon
 Kingsport October 26
 
  • Bridge & Trestle 17 Miler
 Virginia Creeper Trail, Damascus November 3
 
  • BAE Half Marathon
 Kingsport November 9

*** Always check the Event Calendar to confirm the actual race date and other pertinent details ***

Awards

All persons meeting the above criteria will each receive a *FREE* special award at the SFTC Awards Banquet in December.

2012 Final Standings
2011 Final Standings
2010 Final Standings
2009 Final Standings
2008 Final Standings
2007 Final Standings