To earn participation points, an athlete must complete an event and earn a time. To encourage athletes to strive for more, participants are also awarded points for placing in their respective age group by gender in a fitness event.

Points challenge

You are automatically entered in the PRFS Points Challenge when you complete any race and earn a time. If you finish a race, you will receive participation points based on the difficulty of the event. The more events you enter, the more points you will earn toward the PRFS Points Championship.

If you place in the top 8 in your age group, you will earn additional placing points. (Participation points are not awarded to members of triathlon teams. You must compete as an individual to receive points.) The top 10 in each age group by gender in the Points Challenge at the end of the season are given awards and invited to join a year-end celebration. The top 3 overall, by gender, will receive a special award for their accomplishment in the Points Challenge.

Mile Many races have a 1 Mile distance for those who are just getting started. All ages are welcome in the mile, but the mile does not accrue points.
2 Mile 2 points
5Ks 5 points
4 Mile 7 points
5 Mile 8 points
10Ks 10 points
Half-Marathons 20 points
Triathlons 20 points
Lake to Lake 18 points (2 person); 12 points (3 person); 8 points (4 person)
Heroes March Ruck 12 mile solo, 30 points; ruck 12 mile w/ partner, 14 points; ruck 6 mile solo, 16 points; ruck 6 mile w/ partner, 7 points; run 12 miles solo, 18 points; run 12 miles w/ partner, 9 points; run 6 mile solo, 8 points; run 6 mile w/ partner, 4 points

Placing Points

Points by age group. Athlete age group is determined by age on race day. Age for the Points Challenge determined by athlete's age on Jan. 1 of the current year.

• 1st place 10 points, 2nd place 8 points, 3rd place 6 points, then 5-4-3-2-1 for 4th through 8th place.

Series Finisher Challenge

The ultimate challenge in the Platte River Fitness Series is to complete all events offered in the year. You must complete each event, and may choose your distance in events that have multiple distances. Those who earn the title "Ultimate Finisher" will receive a special award, along with a custom running jacket.

Awards

At the conclusion of the final event for the year, accumulated points will be tallied and the overall men’s and women’s point winner, as well as age group winners will be determined. The overall winners, the top 10 in each age group by gender and the Series Finishers by category will be invited to a special Awards Banquet to be recognized for their commitment to their health, to living an active life, and for their willingness to accept personal challenge.