The Strider Handicaps

There are two competitions each year that are open to all the St.Helens Strider members. The 'Summer Handicap', is a series of 8 races, one per Month, from Jan to Sept. Depending upon ability and past results competitors start each race at different intervals (handicapped) and are awarded points for their finishing positions, 1 point for first, 2 points for second, 3 points for third, etc., up to a maximum of 10points for tenth, higher than tenth and non-attendance is also awarded 10 points. Each competitor's 5 best runs, ie. 5 lowest scores are added together to determine a total.The overall winner is therefore the one with the lowest total. There is also a 'Christmas Handicap', this is a one race competition, again runners are started at intervals (handicapped). Top Male and Female are awarded a trophy for each competition.