the pRIx is Rhode Island's Grand Prix series. With 10 of the state's most popular races, the pRIx is the ultimate proving ground for individual runners and clubs in the Rhode Island area. It's the Turtles versus the Road Runners. The Striders versus the Track Club. The Harriers versus the Dash. And it's all in good fun. The chosen races coincide with existing club race schedules, making it easy to compete on both an interclub and intraclub level.

10 races are designated as pRIx races. The winner will be decided by their top 7 performances, making it possible to skip three without being penalized. However, you do not have to race 7 races to be involved - all you need is one race and you will be on the score board. Scoring is based on finish place relative to other pRIx finishers in the race. The first pRIx finisher gets 1,000 points. The last pRIx finisher gets 1,000 divided by the number of pRIx finishers. The points-based system will keep it competitive, as opposed to a cumulative time-based system where a talented runner could quickly put the title out of reach.

Awards will be given in the following categories:

OPEN: 39 & under
MASTER: 40-49
SENIOR: 50-59
VETERAN: 60+

Age categories are based upon your age on the first race of the race series (3/2/08). That will determine which category you are in for the entire series, no matter when you sign up.

A special award will be presented to the runners who compete in all of the 10 races.

Team Competition

To enter a team, please make sure you list your club on the application. The scoring will be done in the "old school" cross country fashion: the top five runners from each team score, the next two runners push, and the fifth runner breaks any ties. We will score teams in both the men's and women's division. This will be scored at the end of the season using the results from the Overall Standings. Bragging Rights can be yours!

See you out on the roads!

Grand Prix Questions? Email MATT
Website or Results Questions? Email DEREK