FAQs
This section is here to help you find the answers for the most common questions about our Race.
General Questions
4 Trials/Races
You will be running 4 trials/races (400M, 800M, 1500M, 3000M)
You will be running 4 trials/races (400M, 800M, 1500M, 3000M)
Points System
You are graded againest a points table and awarded points for each of your individual races.
You are graded againest a points table and awarded points for each of your individual races.
Races within the Race
No, there is only one total score based on your performances in all races.
No, there is only one total score based on your performances in all races.
Race Medals
Yes, each partipant will receive a race medal. Check out the WINNERS BLING and the FINISHERS BLING.
Yes, each partipant will receive a race medal. Check out the WINNERS BLING and the FINISHERS BLING.
Age Groups
Yes, there are age group winners, special awards for the top 3 in each age group, Team Challenge Winners and Relay Challenge Winners.
Yes, there are age group winners, special awards for the top 3 in each age group, Team Challenge Winners and Relay Challenge Winners.
Age Groups
The age groups are the same for men and women. (0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
The age groups are the same for men and women. (0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Event Order
The trials/races are run in this order 400-meter, 800-meter, 1500-meter, 3000-meter.
The trials/races are run in this order 400-meter, 800-meter, 1500-meter, 3000-meter.
Runner Information
Race Start
Check your confirmation email. Each race may have a slightly different start time.
Check your confirmation email. Each race may have a slightly different start time.
Pre-race | Warm-up
We reccomend getting to the race an hour before the first race/trial. Get there, relax, find the start, ask questions and get warmed up.
We reccomend getting to the race an hour before the first race/trial. Get there, relax, find the start, ask questions and get warmed up.
Parking
Most races have plenty of parking near the event. It is best to find out in advanced about parking availability.
Most races have plenty of parking near the event. It is best to find out in advanced about parking availability.
Hydration?
There is a break between each race so it is recommended to hydrate after each event and it is encouraged to bring your favorite hydration beverage. Save the beer for after the 3000 meter race.
There is a break between each race so it is recommended to hydrate after each event and it is encouraged to bring your favorite hydration beverage. Save the beer for after the 3000 meter race.
Race Starts
Some venues are not setup to start at the same start location. The start mat for the 800 meter race might be moved to accomodate the venue. The 1500 meter start might start further up the road. In most cases the finish line for each trial/race will be in the same place. Listen to the race director for start information and find out where you should lineup for each trial.
Some venues are not setup to start at the same start location. The start mat for the 800 meter race might be moved to accomodate the venue. The 1500 meter start might start further up the road. In most cases the finish line for each trial/race will be in the same place. Listen to the race director for start information and find out where you should lineup for each trial.
Each Race
Since each races is a different distance the turn-arounds for each race are clearly marked on the course with a course marshall at each turn-around.
Since each races is a different distance the turn-arounds for each race are clearly marked on the course with a course marshall at each turn-around.
Race Registration
The race signup is handled by https://runsignup.com. There you can register and pay for the race. To find a race closest to you check out the race calendar here.
The race signup is handled by https://runsignup.com. There you can register and pay for the race. To find a race closest to you check out the race calendar here.
Scoring
Each Race
Each race will award the competitor points. The points are based on performance tables. Very similar to the modern day decathlon.
Each race will award the competitor points. The points are based on performance tables. Very similar to the modern day decathlon.
Point Calculations
The points are calculated using a patent scoring system using performace tables, a little algebra, some trig and a big calcualtor device.
The points are calculated using a patent scoring system using performace tables, a little algebra, some trig and a big calcualtor device.
What is the Team Challenge
Register your company or group in the Team Challenge. The Team Challenge can include any number of runners. Only the top 4 runners on the team will be used to determine the total team score. Registering your group for the Team Challenge automatically enters the group into the Relay Challenge.
Register your company or group in the Team Challenge. The Team Challenge can include any number of runners. Only the top 4 runners on the team will be used to determine the total team score. Registering your group for the Team Challenge automatically enters the group into the Relay Challenge.
What is the Relay Challenge
Register your company or group in the Relay Challenge. The Relay Challenge can include any number of runners. Only the top 4 runs, NOT RUNNERS (400M, 800M, 1500M, 3000M) will be used to determine the total team score. The team points total must come from 4 different runners. Registering your group for the Relay Challenge automatically enters the group into the Team Challenge.
Register your company or group in the Relay Challenge. The Relay Challenge can include any number of runners. Only the top 4 runs, NOT RUNNERS (400M, 800M, 1500M, 3000M) will be used to determine the total team score. The team points total must come from 4 different runners. Registering your group for the Relay Challenge automatically enters the group into the Team Challenge.
Get Ready
After each race, the Race Director, Timing Company and Scoring Marshal will be busy resetting the course. Once you hear the "Call to Start" jingle, start moving to the starting line.
After each race, the Race Director, Timing Company and Scoring Marshal will be busy resetting the course. Once you hear the "Call to Start" jingle, start moving to the starting line.
Time to Relax
After each race/trial the runners will be able to catch some much need recovery time. Don't get to comfortable, the average time between races is less then 12 mins.
After each race/trial the runners will be able to catch some much need recovery time. Don't get to comfortable, the average time between races is less then 12 mins.
Check Back
Check back after the race to get all your race stats, comparisons and see if you have qualified for the Hott Shot Runner Challenge Hall of Fame.
Invitation Required
Did you score enough points to be inducted into the Hott Shot Running Challenge Hall of Fame! CHECK IT...
Check back after the race to get all your race stats, comparisons and see if you have qualified for the Hott Shot Runner Challenge Hall of Fame.
Invitation Required
Did you score enough points to be inducted into the Hott Shot Running Challenge Hall of Fame! CHECK IT...