2013 Joe McGinness Runner of the Year & Volunteer of the Year Competition

The Joe McGinness Runner of the Year (ROY) contest is an annual competition designed to promote running and fitness among Chattanooga Track Club (CTC) members and encourage volunteer participation in CTC events.

Eligibility Guidelines for Runner of the Year:

1. Be a current CTC member at the start of the ROY event. Points are not retroactive.

2. Compete as a runner or walker in ROY events. See CTC calendar for eligible events. The Top 10 of the 16 ROY races completed count towards the standings. There is no minimum number of races.

3. The competition is divided into 12 different categories based on age and gender:

* Please note different races are eligible for the Junior category.

4. Points are awarded to the first ten ROY eligible finishers in each ROY category as follows. You must be a CTC member at the start of the race in order to collect ROY finishing points.

5. Volunteer in a least two (2) CTC events. Shifts must be at least three hours in duration (or until released by the Race Director) Must be a current CTC member at the time of volunteering. Volunteer credit is not retroactive. 

6. ROY competitors cannot earn volunteer credit and ROY points at the same event, unless the volunteer credit and competitive points are earned on separate days. ROY competitors will receive thirty (30) points for each time they volunteer which may be applied to Volunteer of the Year [VOY] but will not count toward ROY points. 

7. Members may earn Participation Bonus Points of 10 points per race when participating in any Non-ROY event within 50 miles of Chattanooga. A print out of official event results must be provided to the ROY points keeper in order to be eligible. A bib number or proof of registration only will not be accepted.  The maximum number of points for Non-Roy events is fifty (50). 

8.  Awards will be given as follows:

Overall Female:  Given to the top 5 female competitors

Overall Male:  Given to the top 5 male competitors

Age Group Awards:  Given to the top 3 female and male competitors in each category.

Runners of the Year are announced at the Annual CTC Banquet,
January 2013 and will receive high quality CTC logo merchandise.  Winners of the Overall Category are not also eligible for Age Group Awards. 

ROY Standings:
Runners can check the current ROY standings by visiting the ROY points page.  Please note, ROY standings are updated as finishing results and volunteer information are made available.  It is the responsibility of race directors and volunteer coordinators to submit volunteer points to the ROY points keeper.

*Junior ROY Races include:

Scenic City 5K

Chickamauga Chase 5K

Raccoon Mountain 5K

And all other ROY Races.