SFTC Long Distance Series: Rules & Awards

2011 Current Standings

The SFTC Long Distance Series was designed to support and promote long-distance races. LDS is not a competition but is a recognition of runners who complete several long races in the area.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for the LDS each year, you must:

  • Be an SFTC member
  • Contact the LDS Manager and request to be included in the series
  • Earn at least 5 SFTC Volunteer Points, 3 of which must be earned through volunteer acts at SFTC-owned or hired races
  • Complete at least 4 races from the approved list of eligible events indicated below*

* 1 wildcard race (not part of the approved list) may be substituted providing that it is 10 miles or longer and proof of participation is provided to the LDS Manager. Wildcard race must be completed on or before date of the BAE Half Marathon race.

The eligible events for the 2011 edition of the LDS are:


        Race Where When
 
  • Surgoinsville 10 Miler
 Surgoinsville February 26
 
  • Phipps Bend River Run
    (new addition for 2011)
 Surgoinsville March 19
 
  • Creeper 10 Miler
    (new addition for 2011)
 Virginia Creeper Trail, Abingdon March 26
 
  • Virginia Creeper Marathon
 Virginia Creeper Trail, Abingdon March 27
 
  • Laurel Run Ascent
 Laurel Run Park, Church Hill April 23
 
  • Varmint Half Marathon
 Burkes Garden June 11
 
  • Iron Mountain 16 Miler
 Damascus September 3
 
  • Bays Mountain Trail Race
 Bays Mountain Park, Kingsport September 17
 
  • Bluegrass Half Marathon
 Johnson City September 25
 
  • Haunted Half Marathon
 Kingsport October 29
 
  • Bridge & Trestle 17 Miler
 Virginia Creeper Trail, Damascus November 6
 
  • BAE Half Marathon
 Kingsport November 12

*** Always check the Event Calendar to confirm the actual race date and other pertinent details ***

Awards:
All persons meeting the above criteria will each receive a *FREE* special award at the SFTC Awards Banquet in December.

2010 Final Standings
2009 Final Standings
2008 Final Standings
2007 Final Standings