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Handicap Runs

Handicaps Coordinator
Shannon Zanelli

For those new to the handicap series and handicap runs, our free, time-handicapped fun runs are designed to equalize participants of different speeds.

We host six events – one each month from November through April ** – that vary in distance, terrain, and location, and are usually hosted at or near someone’s house so we can enjoy a potluck afterwards.

What makes a handicap run different from an ordinary race is that participants are started based on their handicap time so that walkers and slower runners start first and faster runners start last. The idea is that everyone finishes around the same time - and the fastest person isn’t always the winner!

At each event, participants are awarded points based on their finish place; everyone receives at least five points for participating, hosting, or volunteering. At the end of the series, the person with the most points wins a free pair of shoes.

Distance is usually 3-4 miles, though longer courses are possible. Look for the occasional "specialty" event, too, such as a predicted-time run. 


IMPORTANT NOTE:
If this is your first handicap run, please contact Shannon Zanelli to let her know your normal 5K time (NOT your estimated time for the course) so your start time can be calculated.


WAIVER OF LIABILITY
By participating in the ABQ Road Runners' HANDICAP RUNS, you agree to our standard waiver.
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Updated 6-8-2015

Congratulations to this season's Series Winner:
Nick Juskiewicz

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The 2014-2015
Handicaps Season

November Handicap
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Mariposa Basin Park
Hosted by Gwen Walker
December Handicap
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Academy Hills Park - 8:30 am
Hosted by Shannon and Ed Zanelli
January Handicap
Cancelled due to illness
February Handicap
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Placitas, NM - 9:00 am
Hosted by David & Katherine Wilson
March Handicap
Saturday, March 21, 2015
La Cumbre Brewing Company

Hosted by Mandi Walker
April Handicap
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Edgewood, NM - 8:30 am
Hosted by Kathy Kirsling
May Handicap
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Supper Rock Park - 8:00 am
Hosted by Meredith & John Eddy
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  • Home
  • Club Information
    • Weekly Workouts
    • Meetings
    • Burque Brewery Tour
    • FUN RUNS FreeForAll
    • Women in Training
    • Trail Cleanup
  • Race Calendar
  • Our Races
    • Forever Young Run
    • Women's Distance Festival 5K
    • La Luz Trail Run
    • Mt. Taylor 50K
  • La Luz Trail Run
    • General Information
    • Event Details
    • Results
    • Race Photos >
      • 2019 Race Photos
      • 2018 Race Photos
      • 2017 Race Photos
    • Previous Winners
    • Elevation Map
  • Community
    • Running Resources
    • Local Training Programs
    • About Albuquerque
  • Volunteer
  • Membership
  • Contact Us