Nielson Challenge

🏃‍♂️ Nielson Challenge Overview

IF YOU HAVE A FOREVER BIB THERE IS NO NEED TO REGISTER. YOU ARE ALREADY PRE-REGISTERED EACH MONTH.

⏰ Race Details

• Start Time: RACE STARTS AT 8:00 A.M. THE START LINE CLOSES AT 8:05 A.M.
• Distance: This is a 2 mile race held the first Saturday of each month.
• Handicap Calculation: 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.

📊 Handicap System

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 Criteria

• Winner Selection: The person who improves the most from their handicap time is the winner.
• Favoring Beginners: The handicap does favor a beginning runner or a slower runner who is putting in a lot of quality training time.
• Consistency: It's the same 2 mile course each month.
• Fitness Tracking: Given similar weather conditions, you have a very good basis to check out your running fitness from month to month.

🏅 Awards

At each monthly race, the person who improves the most over their handicap earns a Nielson shirt.

The shirts are generously donated by Michael Schenk of EON Studios, located at 836 N Institute in Colorado Springs (633-7986). Visit EON Studios for all of your screen printing needs. Michael gets his exercise on a bicycle, while his wife Susan does the running in the family.

🗓️ Event Information

Date: April 5, 2025
Location: North Monument Valley Park, W Fontanero Street & Culebra Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
For more information, visit the race page: Nielson Challenge.