Nielson Challenge

🏁 Race Overview

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

🏃‍♂️ Race Format

• Distance: This is a 2 mile race held the first Saturday of each month.
• Handicap System: You are running against your handicap, 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 Information: Click here for an explanation of the handicap algorithm: Nielson Handicap Calculations.

🏆 Winning Criteria

• Improvement Based: The person who improves the most from their handicap time is the winner.
• Inclusivity: The handicap does favor beginning and slower runners putting in quality training time.
• Fitness Tracking: It's good for established runners to check their fitness level monthly.
• Consistent Course: It’s the same 2 mile course each month, allowing for reliable fitness comparisons.

🏅 Awards

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

📍 Event Details

• Date: 2025-02-01
• Location: North Monument Valley Park, W Fontanero Street & Culebra Ave, Colorado Springs, CO.
• Registration: For more information and to register, visit Nielson Challenge Registration.