21st Ohio Challenge Series

2019 Ohio Challenge Series Guidelines

• The first event is Selfless Elf on December 22, 2018 with the series ending on December 7, 2019!  
• Participants must opt into the Ohio Challenge Series (OCS).
• Cost to join the OCS is $35.00.
• Races run before you join will not be tabulated.
• Deadline for joining the OCS is July 15, 2019.
• Age is based on your birth date as of the first race (birth date will be different for each category).  This will determine your age group for the entire year.

Once you enter the Series, you are eligible in all 4 categories.

• Signing up for the series gets you the perfect swag, everyone will receive a hooded jacket that is sure to please!

• Points will be calculated based on your time percentage of first place OCS overall finish time.
• You can run many events and compete in as many categories as you wish.
• You are considered a finisher in a specific category when you complete the minimum number of events in that category.
• You can run more than the minimum number of races, your best finishes will count and 10 points will be added to your score for every race past the required minimum.

4 Series Categories:

• 5K Series – 5K & under.  Minimum 5 events!
• 10K Series – Any distance over a 5K and up to a 10K (5k will be excluded).  Minimum 3 events!
• Half Marathon Series – Any distance over a 10K and up to a Half Marathon (10k will be excluded).  Minimum 2 events!
• Competitive Walking Series – All completive walking events regardless of distance.  Minimum 5 events!

Awards:

• Incentives:
  Gifts are awarded on completing 8, 12, & 16 events in the OCS!
  
• Overall in 5K, 10K, Half, & Competitive Walk:
  Top Female & Male cash award of $150 (if eligible by HS & College Guidelines). You can only win the money in one category!
• Age Groups in 5K, 10K, & Half:
  Top 3 Female & Male in 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80 & over.
• Age Groups in Competitive Walk:
  Top 3 Female & Male in 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over. 

Banquet:

• EnMotive - Ohio at 8691 Wadsworth Rd. Ste 220, Wadsworth, Ohio 44281.
  Sunday, December 8, 2019  2-4 PM.
• Banquet is FREE for OCS participants! Guest are $10.00 and Kids (10 & under) are free.
• Incentives and Awards will be presented at the Banquet.

Questions:
If you have any question please contact us or come find us at an event.
Greg Everal - EnMotive-Ohio, GEveral@EnMotive.com
Jenni Everal - EnMotive-Ohio, JEveral@EnMotive.com
Taylor Symensma - EnMotive-Ohio, TSymensma@EnMotive.com