GFR RACE SERIES
INTRODUCING OUR 2025 RACE SERIES FOR MEMBERS
If you have any questions, contact Maya Kamat (Race Secretary) at racing@glasgowfrontrunners.org
WHAT IS THE GFR RACE SERIES?
Our Race Series exists to encourage members to get out, take part in local races, and support one another! The more points you get, the more chance you’ll get of winning a prize at our AGM, whether you’ve been racing or volunteering.
RACE SERIES OUTLINE
Points will be awarded for running or supporting races throughout the year with bonus points for PBs, longer distances, and volunteering at some specific events. Nominated races as listed below will have additional points attributed to it. Prizes will be awarded at the AGM.
FULL DETAILS
RUNNING
Running a Nominated Race: 5 Points
Running a Non-Nominated Race:
5k: 2 points
10k: 2 points
Half marathon: 3 points
Marathon: 5 points (2 per season then 3 points)
Ultra: 5 points (2 per season then 3 points)
Cross Country race: 2 points
Parkrun: 2 points (2 per month)
PB at a race: additional 3 Points (PB since joining GFR, send link to race results to Race Secretary)
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering at a parkrun: 2 points (2 per month), 3 points for a GFR parkrun takeover (please consider wearing club kit if you can)
Supporting at a Nominated Club Race: 2 points
Volunteering at OUTrun: 5 points
Members will be responsible for making sure their own scores are up to date following events, with a Google Form needing to be filled out after a race. Maya (Race Secretary) will be checking that the points are accurate. This should be completed within 48hours of the race. Click the button below for the Google Form:
NOMINATED RACES
These races are all worth 5 points.
| Date | Race | Entry available at | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27th April 2025 | Blackpool Marathon festival | https://www.runblackpoolfestival.com/marathon.html | Club UK city trip |
| 3rd May 2025 | MFR Piece of Cake 10k | https://www.manchesterfrontrunners.org/itsapieceofcake10k | |
| 25th May 2025 | Edinburgh Marathon festival | https://www.edinburghmarathon.com/ | |
| May 2025 | One of Babcock 10k’s (member choice of the 3) | https://entries.runabc.co.uk/series/babcock-10k-series-502/add | |
| 1st June 2025 | Milngavie trail race | https://www.entrycentral.com/Milngavie-Trail-Race | |
| 13th June 2025 | Kirkintilloch 10k | https://runabc.co.uk/kirkintilloch-10k | |
| 20th June 2025 | Brian Goodwin 10k | http://bellahoustonharriers.co.uk/events/brian-goodwin-10k | |
| 22nd June 2025 | Simmer Dim Shetland Half Marathon | https://www.shetlandaac.org/simmer-dim-half-marathon | Club Scottish Highlands trip |
| 28th/29th June 2025 | Endure24 | https://www.endure24.co.uk/endure24-2025/leeds/ | |
| 18th July 2025 | Run the Blades | https://www.breakingstrain.co.uk/run-the-blades | |
| 5th October 2025 | Great Scottish Run | https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-scottish-run/ | |
| TBA October 2025 | GUU hares and hounds 5 miles | ||
| 13th October 2025 | Eindhoven Marathon festival | https://asmlmarathoneindhoven.nl/en/ | Club international city trip |
CURRENT STANDINGS
Want to know where you place in the current club rankings?
The current standings spreadsheet will be updated after club races (please allow a few days). Click the button below: