The Trail Runner Trophy Series is a points-based series of 123 trail races in the United States and Canada (click here for a list of 2009 races). All events are divided into two categories: Non-marathon (races less than 26 miles) and Marathon & Longer (26 miles and longer) distances. All races take place between March 1 and September 30, 2009.
How To Enter
Anyone who finishes a Trail Runner Trophy Series Races is automatically entered. Each participant will earn points for completing a race and bonus points for finishing in the top three. Click here for complete rules.
Track Your Points
Once the 2009 Trophy Series is underway and we begin collecting race results (late March), you will be able to view the most current Trophy Series standings here.
New Prizes for 2009
Top Trail Fiends
The man and woman who run the greatest number of Trophy Series races in 2009 each win a spot at the 2010 Get Your Running Legs On Trail Running Week at Nipika Mountain Resort, located in the Canadian Rockies between Radium Hot Springs, B.C. and Banff, Alberta.
The camp takes place May 23 to May 30, 2010 and includes accommodations, meals and exciting daily programs with running experts. Instruction will be offered in running technique, training principles, environmental awareness and safety, yoga, Pilates, shoe fitting and running equipment. Click here for more details.
Trail Runners of the Year
The 2009 Marathon & Longer (races 26 miles and longer) Trail Runner of the Year awards will go to the male and female with the most Trophy Series points in that category. They will receive prize packages courtesy of Trophy Series sponsors and be profiled in Trail Runner magazine.
The 2009 Non-marathon (races less than 26 miles) Trail Runner of the Year awards will go to the male and female with the most Trophy Series points in that category. They will receive prize packages courtesy of Trophy Series sponsors and be profiled in Trail Runner magazine.
Age-Group Winners and Runners-Up
The male and female Non-marathon Division runners with the most points in their respective age groups will win prize packages courtesy of Trophy Series sponsors.
The second- and third-place winners in the Marathon and Longer Division will receive prize packages courtesy of Trophy Series sponsors.
Raffle Winner(s)
At least one additional winner will be chosen randomly from all Trophy Series participants. The Raffle winner(s) will receive a prize package courtesy of Trophy Series sponsors.
2008 FINAL RESULTS POSTED!
Click here for the final standings in the 2008 La Sportiva Trail Runner Trophy Series
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