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 sec)
Nominated Race points will be calculated automatically.
To collect points for Non-Nominated Races please email racing@glasgowfrontrunners.org with your result and a link to the race results (if available). Please state in the email if this is a PB (since joining Glasgow Frontrunners). This should be completed within 48hours of the race.
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
To collect points for volunteering please email racing@glasgowfrontrunners.org with the race (or parkrun) volunteered at. This should be completed within 48hours of the race.
NOMINATED RACES
These races are all worth 5 points.
| Date | Race | Entry available at | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th March 2025 | Elder Parkrun C25K graduation | No signup necessary | |
| 27th April 2025 | Blackpool Marathon festival | https://www.runblackpoolfestival.com/marathon.html | |
| 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 | |
| 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/ |
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: