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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Handicap Standings (Nov -- Feb results, combined)

Updated 11-10-2015

Can you beat last season's series winner, Nick Juskiewicz?  

The 2015-2016
Handicap Season

November Handicap

Sunday, November 15, 2015
Mariposa Basin Park - 8:30 am
Hosted by Gwen Walker

December Handicap

December 19, 2015
Bosque Running Shop- 9:00 am
4 mile course
Hosted by Bosque Running Shop

January Handicap

Sunday, January 24th, 10:30 am
Nexus Brewing
4730 Pan American Fwy East NE
​ABQ 87104
4 mile course, Prediction run 
Hosted by Kelley Garcia

February Handicap

Saturday, February 27th, 9:00 am
Placitas Handicap
Hosted by David and Katherine Wilson

March Handicap

Sunday, March 20th, 8:30 am
Supper Rock Neighborhood, ABQ
Hosted by Meredith Eddy

April Handicap

Saturday, April 2nd, 2016, 8:30 am
Edgewood, NM
Hosted by Kathy Kirsling