Nielson Challenge

Race Info

The Nielson Challenge is a 2 mile race held the first Saturday of each month. You are running against your handicap, which is computed from your previous results for the last two years. The first time you run this event, you'll establish a base time for yourself. This base time is used to generate a handicap time. The handicap time is calculated using an algorithm developed by Bob Royse, and it's geared to favor a beginning runner and the slower runners. Once you have an established handicap, you are racing against your handicap time. The person who improves the most from their handicap time is the winner.

The race is also good for established runners and the swift of feet because it gives those runners a good indication of their fitness level. It's the same 2 mile course each month. Thus given similar weather conditions, you have a very good basis to check out your running fitness from month to month.

Awards

At each monthly race, the person who improves the most over their handicap earns a Nielson shirt. The shirts are generously donated by Michael Schenk of EON Studios, located at 836 N Institute in Colorado Springs (633-7986).

Location

North Monument Valley Park, W Fontanero Street & Culebra Ave Colorado Springs, CO US 80903

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://pprrun.org/races/nielson-challenge .