Grand-prix 2023

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Final standings

Last updated: 1 January 2024

Division 1

Division 2

Division 3

Division 4

Timetable

The yearโ€™s season ran from 1 April to 31 December.

The 8 scheduled events were: 

  1. Folkestone 10K
  2. New Romney 10K
  3. Canterbury Half Marathon
  4. Don Thompson mile
  5. Folkestone Half Marathon
  6. Ashford Givaudan 10K
  7. Kent Cross Country League Event 1
  8. Deal Castle 5 Mile
  9. Kent Christmas Cracker 5 Mile

In the event of a race being canceled, or postponed outside of the season duration, the committee will try to find a suitable local race of similar distance to replace it. 

The 4 โ€˜best timeโ€™ events are:

  • Folkestone parkrun
  • any 10K
  • any half-marathon
  • any marathon.

Note: For the purposes of โ€˜best timeโ€™ event scoring, eligible events can take place from 1 January. 

Rules

Scoring points

In each event, runners will score points relative to their position compared to others in their division. 

Position (relative to others in division)Points awarded
1st25
2nd18
3rd15
4th12
5th10
6th8
7th6
8th4
9th2
10th or less1

A runner’s final score will be the sum-total of their highest scoring 6 events, with additional events being added to settle ties. 

In scheduled events position, is based on โ€˜gun timeโ€™ where possible. Where it’s not, chip time will then be used.

In best time events โ€˜chip timeโ€™ will be used. (For Folkestone parkrun the official timings will be used)

To score points in an event, runners must:

  • run as an โ€˜affiliatedโ€™ entry under the clubโ€™s name.
  • run under their own name
  • comply with all rules mandated by event organizers.


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