Description
Grand Prix 2026
The Saratoga Stryder's Grand Prix is designed to encourage more participation in club events through friendly competition and volunteer activities.
You don't have to be the fastest to participate or win a prize at the end of the year.
The more you race, the more points you can earn. Plus, you get to be in more Saratoga Stryder Club photos!
Welcome to the Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix for 2026!
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Volunteering is still an important part of being a Stryder. Once again, you only need 1 volunteer activity to qualify for an end of the year award.
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Now you can earn one point for each volunteer activity- up to 10 points Thanks for helping out!
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More opportunities to participate in races/events.
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Simplified the scoring process with less questions to answer.
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New Race! Saratoga Half Marathon September 20th!
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More Fun Available!
Scoring
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Grand Prix (GP) RACES are scored 10, 8, 6 points for the top 3. 4 points for all others!
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Special Events (SE) are races worth 2 points for all participants
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Marathon and Ultra races are worth 3 points - you earned it!!
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Bonus 2 points for Stryder TEAM events
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First Day 5k, Global Running Day and Too Dark to Run in the Park
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Bonus 2 points for a Club Donation with Virtual Runs in March
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Volunteering - Earn one point for each activity up to 10 points. One Activity Required
Volunteer Information
2026 Grand Prix Events - So Far!! March Update
| DATE | EVENT | TYPE |
| ANY | ANY Marathon / Ultra | SE 3pts |
| 1/1 | First Day 5K | SE 4pts |
| 12/31 - 1/1 | Any other New Year's Day or Eve Race | SE 2pts |
| January-March | Any other Snowshoe Race | SE 2pts |
| 2/1 | Winterfest Snowshoe 5k | SS 4pts |
| 2/7 | Camp Saratoga Snowshoe 8K | SS 4pts |
| MARCH | VIRTUAL Race in March w/Donation | SE 4pts |
| APRIL | Any Race in April | SE 2pts |
| 5/2 | Bacon Hill 5K | SE 2pts |
| 5/2 | Bacon Hill 10K | GP |
| MAY | ANY Adirondack Runners 5K Trail Race | SE 2pts |
| 6/3 | GLOBAL RUNNING DAY | BONUS 2pts |
| 6/11 | Route 50 Mile | GP |
| 6/21 | Race to the Lakes 7M | SE 2pts |
| TBA | Camp Saratoga #1 | SS 4pts |
| 7/4 | Firecracker 4 | GP |
| 7/11 | Silks And Satins 5k | SE 2pts |
| TBA | Camp Saratoga #5 | SS GP |
| 9/12 | Malta 5K | GP |
| 9/20 | Saratoga Half Marathon | SE 3pts |
| 9/26 | Great Pumpkin Challenge 5K | SE 2pts |
| 9/26 | Great Pumpkin Challenge 10K | GP |
| TBA | Pitney Farm 5k | SE 2pts |
| 10/18 | Malta 5K Trail Race | SE 2pts |
| TBA | Too Dark to Run in the Park | BONUS 2pts |
| 11/1 | Fall Back 5 | SS GP |
| 11/7 | Revolutionary 5K | SE 2pts |
| 11/26 | Chris Dailey Turkey Trot | SE 2pts |
Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix Contact Info
If you have any questions about this Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix,
please contact the Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix director
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