Catch Me if You Can!
- Date Sat 7th December 2024 - Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Billings, Montana
- Price Free
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an exhilarating winter race series like no other! Join us for the "Catch Me if You Can!" event, taking place from December 7, 2024, to April 5, 2025, in the scenic Billings, Yellowstone. This unique race format ensures every participant, from elite athletes to casual joggers, has a chance to shine. Runners will be staggered based on their predicted pace, creating an exciting challenge as faster participants attempt to catch up to their fellow competitors.
The race kicks off at 9 a.m. each Saturday, with a thrilling atmosphere and the promise of hot drinks waiting for you at the finish line. Earn points for each race you complete, and remember, the more you run, the better your chances of winning cash prizes at the end of the series! With race distances tailored to all skill levels and a community spirit that keeps everyone engaged, "Catch Me if You Can!" is the perfect way to stay active and make lasting memories this winter. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to race, socialize, and challenge yourself!
The race kicks off at 9 a.m. each Saturday, with a thrilling atmosphere and the promise of hot drinks waiting for you at the finish line. Earn points for each race you complete, and remember, the more you run, the better your chances of winning cash prizes at the end of the series! With race distances tailored to all skill levels and a community spirit that keeps everyone engaged, "Catch Me if You Can!" is the perfect way to stay active and make lasting memories this winter. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to race, socialize, and challenge yourself!
Organiser's Description
This isn't your typical race. Our Club Member winter race series makes every runner competitive, whether you are an elite runner or a back-of-the-packer.
We'll stagger the race start so that everyone is predicted to finish at the same time. Each runner starts based on their pace, with the fastest runner starting last. Faster runners try to catch up in a mad dash to the finish line. Hang out after the race and enjoy some hot drinks on us.
STAGGERED START
On Friday evening before the race, we'll email all registered participants their start time based on an algorithm that predicts pace. The race starts at 9 a.m. with all runners that have a predicted pace of 15 minutes per mile or greater. If there are no runners slower than 15 minutes per mile, we'll start with the slowest predicted runner. We'll continue to start runners individually, finishing with the fastest predicted runner. Everyone must be within earshot of the start line at least 5 minutes before your start time.
HOW TO SCORE POINTS
You earn points for each race in the series. The top twenty finishers in each race score the most points. Participation also earns points, so the more races you run, the better your chance of winning the series!
POINTS AWARDED FOR EACH RACE IN THE SERIES
1st place: 25 points
2nd place: 24 points
3rd place: 23 points
4th place: 22 points
... and so on, down to 5 points
Participation or Volunteering: 5 points
First Race: 5 points
SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE FIRST RACE: Runners are only eligible for participation points in their first Catch Me if You Can! race. Because you are racing against your predicted time, everyone needs one timed race in the series for a fair competition at placement points.
SERIES WINNERS
The overall top five point holders at the end of the series win cash. If runners tie, prizes will be split.
1st place: $100
2nd place: $75
3rd place: $50
4th place: $25
5th place: $15
We'll stagger the race start so that everyone is predicted to finish at the same time. Each runner starts based on their pace, with the fastest runner starting last. Faster runners try to catch up in a mad dash to the finish line. Hang out after the race and enjoy some hot drinks on us.
STAGGERED START
On Friday evening before the race, we'll email all registered participants their start time based on an algorithm that predicts pace. The race starts at 9 a.m. with all runners that have a predicted pace of 15 minutes per mile or greater. If there are no runners slower than 15 minutes per mile, we'll start with the slowest predicted runner. We'll continue to start runners individually, finishing with the fastest predicted runner. Everyone must be within earshot of the start line at least 5 minutes before your start time.
HOW TO SCORE POINTS
You earn points for each race in the series. The top twenty finishers in each race score the most points. Participation also earns points, so the more races you run, the better your chance of winning the series!
POINTS AWARDED FOR EACH RACE IN THE SERIES
1st place: 25 points
2nd place: 24 points
3rd place: 23 points
4th place: 22 points
... and so on, down to 5 points
Participation or Volunteering: 5 points
First Race: 5 points
SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE FIRST RACE: Runners are only eligible for participation points in their first Catch Me if You Can! race. Because you are racing against your predicted time, everyone needs one timed race in the series for a fair competition at placement points.
SERIES WINNERS
The overall top five point holders at the end of the series win cash. If runners tie, prizes will be split.
1st place: $100
2nd place: $75
3rd place: $50
4th place: $25
5th place: $15
Races
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The Chill 4K
Sat 7th December 2024 (9:00AM EST)
Free
CLOSEDOut & back course at Riverfront Park. -
The Flurry 5K
Sat 4th January 2025 (9:00AM EST)
Free
Start at High Sierra Park for an out and back on the path in both directions. -
The Blizzard 8K
Sat 1st February 2025 (9:00AM EST)
Free
Out & back course at Zimmerman Park. -
The Thaw 10K
Sat 5th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
Out & back course at Swords Park.
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