Wicked Grand Prix Series

Welcome, everyone, to the rebooted 

Wicked Grand Prix, 2020 Edition!

What is it?

The Wicked Grand Prix  is our annual club series of 10 races curated for a variety of courses, distances, and terrains. The series is a fun way to grow as a runner, achieve awesome goals, earn special awards and swag, meet one another, and create lasting friendships. 

We encourage all members of all abilities to run as many events as possible. And don’t forget to wear your Wicked Red…it’s a great way to get photos and your own rabid cheering section!

How it works

1. Tell us you’re in. To the best of our ability, you’ll be automatically scored if we see you in results, but the only way to ensure scoring is to email wickedgrandprix@gmail.com that you’re participating in the series. Doing it now gets  you on the official roster.
2. Run and get an official result. Run and get a ranked standing in the official race results to earn points. Every Wicked finisher earns 10 points per race, AND 1 point for every other Wicked runner they finish ahead of. (Ex. If 12 Wickeds run a race, and you come in 4th, you earn 10 AND 8 = 18 points)

• Report in. This year, we will ask you to notify us of your finish in each event by emailing wickedgrandprix@gmail.com with “Raced” in the subject line. (We’ll do our best to scan the results anyway, but to ensure credit, send the email.) After each race, we’ll update a google doc scoreboard for both individuals and team (more on that below) standings

1. Iron Runners. If you complete ALL races in the series, you will officially be recognized as an Iron Runner and receive a coveted, special edition and personalized 1/4 zip Wicked sweatshirt. 
2. Prizes. All runners who finish  (5) events earn a limited edition Wicked hat by Nike
3. Awards. Trophies are given out at the Annual Banquet held in February for:
• Female and Male Champions
• Top 3 finishers for Female and Male in Youth Open (19 and under), Open (20-29), Sub Master (30-39), Master (40-49), Senior (50-59), and Veteran (60+).  
• Note, to be eligible for an Award, you must finish at least 5 events

This Year’s Races

1. April 5 – Wicked Virtual 5k (see below)
2. May 17 – Trav’s Trail Run 3 Miler (Newburyport) 
3. June 21 – Beverly Coast 10 Miler (Beverly) 
4. August – Lynn Woods Relay (Lynn) 
5. August – Derby Street Mile (Salem) 
6. September 20? – Lone Gull 10K (Gloucester) *
7. October 25 – Essex Tech 5K (Danvers) 
8. November 1 – Ocean View Half Marathon (Ipswich) 
9. November 26 – Wild Turkey 5 Miler (Salem) 
10. December 6? – Mill Cities Relay (Nashua to Lawrence) *

* Note that not all races have finalized dates yet

First Race: The Wicked Virtual 5k+, April 5

These are challenging times. In response, the inaugural race of the WGP will be the first ever Wicked Virtual 5k+.

• On April 5th run AT LEAST 5K at any location. Road, trail, and treadmill are all acceptable.
• Document your Virtual 5K+ with a photo of your GPS watch, data, or treadmill display. Selfies encouraged!
• By Monday, April 6th, send your name, age and photo to wickedgrandprix@gmail.com
• All runners who complete the above will earn 50 points. While the WGP is usually competitive, this first run will be about getting back to normal, doing something “together”, and celebrating a run.
• Best selfie posted to social media tagging Wicked Running Club / #WickedGrandPrix will earn a Wicked buff and sticker

The Wicked Running Club Grand Prix Committee thanks you for your understanding during these difficult times, and we hope you’ll agree this alternative is a great start to the 2020 series!

WGP Teams

We’re bringing back a tradition! After the first race, you’ll be randomly selected and placed on a team with other runners. We’ll ask you to elect a captain, choose a name and mascot, and you’ll be entered into a friendly team competition as well. The winning team will earn special one-off tank-tops celebrating your mighty accomplishment!

Do you have questions or comments on the series? Send them to dongallucci67@gmail.com

Thank you!