🏆 Full Moon Trail Series – Scoring & Results

📊 What is Series Scoring?

• Series Scoring adds a fun, competitive twist to the Full Moon Trail Series by awarding points based on Age-Graded Results. These points help determine leaderboard standings and season-end awards.

🎯 How Does Scoring Work?

• 🏅 Points are awarded at each race based on Age-Graded Results.

• 🏆 The top 12 men and top 12 women with the highest cumulative points are recognized at the Awards Ceremony.

• 📋 Who is included?

  • All participants are scored, whether registered for the full series or as an individual race entrant.

  • However, only Series Runners (all four races) are eligible for end-of-season awards.

• 🎁 Bonus for Series Participants:

  • Runners registered for the Full Moon Trail Series receive an automatic 500-point bonus, boosting their leaderboard standing.

📌 Why Are Runners Being “Scored”?

• Scoring encourages friendly competition and helps runners track their progress in a fun and engaging way!

⚖️ What is Age Grading?

Age Grading levels the playing field by adjusting performances based on age and gender, similar to a handicap in golf or bowling.

🔹 How it works:

• Your finish time is compared to the world record for your age and gender.

• Scores are expressed as percentages:

  • 100% = World Record

  • 90% = World-Class Performance

  • 80% = National Class

  • 70% = Regional Class

  • 60% = Local Class

• Example: A 70-year-old can compete on the same scale as a 10-year-old!

🚨 Important Note:

• Trail races are traditionally slower than road races, so Age-Grading percentages for trail events are not a direct reflection of a runner’s road racing ability.

• 🔗 [Learn more about Age Grading here.]

📈 Points Breakdown – How Many Can You Earn?

• 🥇 Highest Age-Graded Finisher = 300 Points

• 🥈 2nd Highest = 299 Points

• 🥉 3rd Highest = 298 Points

• Every finisher earns points, even if you’re the last to cross the line!

🏆 Trail Series Awards Ceremony

• At the end of the series, the top 12 men and top 12 women with the most points will be honored at the Awards Ceremony. Expect a wide range of ages among the winners!

📢 Important Notes:

• ✅ Scoring applies only to live events (no virtual submissions).

• ✅ You don’t have to attend all four races to earn points, but more races = more chances to improve your ranking!

• 🚫 Virtual participants and individual race registrants are NOT eligible for the Awards Ceremony.

• 📍 Results are posted after each race at: FullMoonTrailSeries.com