Grand Prix 2026
The Saratoga Stryder's Grand Prix is designed to encourage more participation in club events through friendly competition and volunteer activities.
You don't have to be the fastest to participate or win a prize at the end of the year.
The more you race, the more points you can earn. Plus, you get to be in more Saratoga Stryder Club photos!
Welcome to the Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix for 2026!
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Volunteering is still an important part of being a Stryder. Once again, you only need 1 volunteer activity to qualify for an end of the year award.
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Now you can earn one point for each volunteer activity- up to 10 points Thanks for helping out!
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More opportunities to participate in races/events.
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Simplified the scoring process with less questions to answer.
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New Race! Saratoga Half Marathon September 20th!
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More Fun Available!
Scoring
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Grand Prix (GP) RACES are scored 10, 8, 6 points for the top 3. 4 points for all others!
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Special Events (SE) are races worth 2 points for all participants
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Marathon and Ultra races are worth 3 points - you earned it!!
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Bonus 2 points for Stryder TEAM events
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First Day 5k, Global Running Day and Too Dark to Run in the Park
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Bonus 2 points for a Club Donation with Virtual Runs in March
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Volunteering - Earn one point for each activity up to 10 points. One Activity Required
2026 Grand Prix Events - So Far!!
| DATE | EVENT | TYPE |
| January 1 | First Day 5K | SE 4pts |
| January 1 | Any other New Year's Race | SE 2pts |
| January-March | Any Snowshoe Race | SE 2pts |
| ANY | One Marathon / Ultra | SE 3pts |
| March | VIRTUAL Race in March w/Donation | SE 4pts |
| March | VIRTUAL Race in March | SE 2pts |
| September 20 | NEW! Saratoga Half Marathon | TBD |
