Saucony Team Challenge
Hospital Hill Run is the Grandfather of all Kansas City Races and the second oldest Half Marathon in the United States. New this year is the Saucony Team Challenge, bringing running clubs from all over the country to challenge one another on one of the toughest courses around.
Divisions and Scoring
In conjunction with the Hospital Hill Run Half Marathon, Clubs will compete in two separate divisions—men’s and women’s—and can enter a maximum of five (5) runners per team, but must enter a minimum of three (3) runners. In the both divisions, the three (3) fastest finishers will count toward team scoring. The teams with the lowest combined finish time among their scoring runners will be declared the winning teams. Clock time (gun time) will be the official recorded time for all Club participants.
Awards and Prize Money
A trophy will be presented to the overall team champions, and prize money will be awarded to the top three (3) men’s and women’s teams as follows.
1st $2,500
2nd $1,000
3rd $750
*Prize money will be paid to the club/organization.
Qualifications and Eligibility
Eligibility for the Saucony Team Challenge is based on USATF Club Competition Rules. All participating clubs must be registered with USATF for 2010, and all athletes entering as part of a club must be affiliated with that club as part of their current USATF membership. For questions regarding USATF membership or to purchase/re-new a membership, please visit usatf.org or contact your local USATF association.
Registration
Each Club member must register individually. All club members must pay the standard Half Marathon registration fee. There are no additional fees to participate in the Saucony Team Challenge. Club members will be granted an extended registration deadline of Friday May 28th and changes to the Club roster will be accepted until Friday May 28th. Entries for the Saucony Team Challenge will not be accepted and can not be altered after Friday May 28th. There will be a special registration link available after November 1st for Saucony Team Challenge team members.
Additional Benefits available to all Saucony Team Challenge Participants:
- Complimentary shuttle bus to \ from the Kansas City Airport to \ From the Crown Center Hyatt, available for all Club members and their coaches on Thursday – Sunday June 3rd – 6th, times tbd
- Discounted room rate at the host hotel, Crown Center Hyatt, located at the start and finish line (rooms will be held for clubs participating in the Saucony Team Challenge through Friday April 30th. After that date there are no guarantees on room availability).
- There will be a course tour of the Hospital Hill Run Half Marathon course available to Saucony Team Challenge participants and their coaches on Friday June 4th. Time(s) TBD. Those interested will meet in the Hyatt lobby for the tour.
- There will be an elite athlete technical meeting on Friday June 4th. Time and location TBD.
- Special arrangements for group packet pickup available
- Complimentary Pasta Dinner on Friday June 4th at Milano’s, located in the Crown Center Shops (walking distance from the Crown Center Hyatt)
- Guaranteed start position at the front of the field
- Special Saucony Team Challenge tent close to the start \ finish area with secure gear check, restroom facilities, water and PowerAde
- To enter your club or for more information regarding the Saucony Team Challenge contact Julie Schaeffer at julie@endurance-marketing.com or 847-436-2304.
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