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

• Race Start: 8:00 A.M.
• Start Line Closure: 8:05 A.M.
• Race Length: 2 miles
• Frequency: First Saturday of each month

🏅 Handicap System

This is a 2 mile race held the first Saturday of each month. 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 Calculation: Using an algorithm developed by Bob Royse, favoring beginner and slower runners. Click here for an explanation of the handicap algorithm.
• Winner Determination: The person who improves the most from their handicap time is the winner.
• Course Consistency: It's the same 2 mile course each month, allowing for fitness tracking.

🎖️ 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.

📍 Location Information

North Monument Valley Park, W Fontanero Street & Culebra Ave, Colorado Springs, CO.

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Nielson Challenge.