Points are awarded for both Finish Placement and Participation.

Finish Placement points are awarded as follows:
1. The first place finisher in a race receives 203 points. This is the maximum points that will be awarded to a single runner in any race.
2. The second place finisher in a race will receive 201 points (a difference of 2 points from the first place finisher).
3. All subsequent finishers in a race from 3rd place onwards receive 1 point less than the previous finisher.

Participation points are awarded as follows:
1. Then 2026 Youth Running Series season has 6 races scheduled.
2. Runners will receive a maximum of 3 Participation Points for each completed.
3. The maximum number of Participation Points a runner can receive for the 2026 Youth Running Series season is 18 points. This means the runner completed all races this season.

End of Season Score:
1. The End of Season total point score for a runner is a combination of the runner’s Placement Points and the runner’s Participation Points.
2. Only a runner’s top 4 finishes are included in the total Placement Points at the end of the season.

Click here for an example of scoring

$5.00 per runner per race (register online through Trackie and pay in cash or Square at the race)

$20.00 for a full-series membership (one runner).

$40.00 for a full-series family membership. This applies to families with more than one child.

No, same-day registration is unavailable. You can register for the full series until June 1. Alternatively, you can register for individual races on Trackie until 6:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before each race.

• NEW Full-series members will receive a poster for finisher stickers after each race.

• Pre-season bib pick-up allows those registered by April 18 to collect all six race bibs in advance—no waiting in line!

• Complete all six races to earn a six-star finisher award.

• No need to register for each YRS race separately.

• Race results will be posted post-event to track your accomplishments, and you'll receive recognition through YRS series points for year-end awards.

• Stay informed with email updates containing valuable information.

• Trophies and certificates will be awarded at the year-end banquet.

• Chances to win prizes like free sneakers from Aerobics First!

Categories are based on “end-of-year” age. The U stands for UNDER, so if your child turns eight before the end of the year, they are not U8. Please refer to the age category chart on our home page.

Bib pick-up opens 1.5 hours before the first race and closes 30 minutes after the first race.

If you are a full-series member who got their six bibs before the start of the season, you should be at the start line for warmup 10 minutes before your race.

Allow time for parking and bib pick-up if you are a single-race participant or a full-series member who does not have their complete set of bibs.

All of the race distances (and lap counts) are posted on our home page in the age category table. Every cross-country race is well-marked, and amazing volunteers keep you on course. Our awesome sweeper runs every race to ensure no one is left behind!

Races on the track are counted with popsicle sticks, which is explained at the beginning of each race.

Just listen for Chris to tell you where and when to warm up!

Adults can run in the U6 races, but it is not necessary. We have volunteers and a sweeper on the course to ensure the runner’s safety. 

If you choose to run, we recommend that ONLY ONE adult accompany each child for safety and to maintain space on the course. Slower runners should start toward the back.* Adults should not run through the finish chute to give the young runners enough space to cross the finish line.

For U8 races and older, we kindly ask that parents refrain from running.** The children will have the support of volunteers and the course sweeper.

*Strollers are not recommended on the course due to safety and space concerns. **We understand that there may be special circumstances. If your child feels nervous about running alone or needs assistance, that is completely fine!

In the U8-U16 age categories, only the top three finishers will receive medals; however, all participants will receive a sticker. The Youth Running Series is a non-profit organization led by volunteers, with a mission to keep running enjoyable and affordable. Offering stickers instead of medals to the 500+ runners at each race helps keep costs low.

We don’t time or record placement for U6 because we want this young group to enjoy running and the overall experience without the pressures of competition. They will have plenty of opportunities for competition in the future. Before long, they will enter the U8 category.

No, they can wear any of the bibs! We encourage you to remember to bring their bibs, but we understand that sometimes things are forgotten. If you do forget one, just line up in the full-series line to receive a new bib on race day.

Did you know the Youth Running Series (YRS) board members are all volunteers? We love sharing the joy of running with youth. In addition to the board, we also rely on volunteers at each race. Many great ways to help throughout the day include registration, finish-line helpers, and course monitors. Please get in touch with us if you would like to help.

Please check your child’s bib before each race to ensure that they’re in the correct age category. If you find any errors or notice that their school is missing, please speak to one of our friendly volunteers at bib pick-up, or send us an email for assistance.

Just listen to Chris on the mic! We can’t give a time for when each race will start due to unpredictable factors such as the number of participants, the weather, and the speed of each race. However, we always run the U6 girls first and then the U6 boys, moving up to the oldest categories. We will not start the next race until our amazing sweeper has brought in the last runner!