Nielson Challenge

🏃‍♂️ Race Start Information

• Start Time: RACE STARTS AT 8:00 A.M.
• Start Line Closure: THE START LINE CLOSES AT 8:05 A.M.

🏅 Race Details

• Distance: This is a 2 mile race held the first Saturday of each month.
• Handicap System: You are running against your handicap, which is computed from your previous results for the last two years.
• Base Time: The first time you run this event, you'll establish a base time for yourself.
• Algorithm: The handicap time is calculated using an algorithm developed by Bob Royse, and it’s geared to favor a beginning runner and the slower runners. Click here for an explanation of the handicap algorithm.

🏆 Winning and Improvement

• Handicap Racing: Once you have an established handicap, you are racing against your handicap time.
• Improvement Factor: The person who improves the most from their handicap time is the winner.
• Runner Benefits: The handicap favors beginning runners or slower runners putting in quality training time.
• Fitness Indication: The race is good for established runners as it provides a good indication of their fitness level.

🏅 Awards

• Monthly Winner: At each monthly race, the person who improves the most over their handicap earns a Nielson shirt.
• Shirt Donation: The shirts are generously donated by Michael Schenk of EON Studios, located at 836 N Institute in Colorado Springs (633-7986).
• Business Details: Visit EON Studios for all of your screen printing needs.
• Family Involvement: Michael gets his exercise on a bicycle, while his wife Susan does the running in the family.

📍 Race Location

• Date: 2025-03-01
• Location: North Monument Valley Park, W Fontanero Street & Culebra Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
• Race Link: For more information, visit Nielson Challenge.