The Bakersfield Track Club

Race Dates 2008

June 3          June 17
July 1          July 15
 July 29    August 12

Results 2008

Race 1 - 6/3

Race 2 - 6/17

Race 3 - 7/1
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Results 2007

Overall Standings

Best Scratch Times

Race 1 - 6/5

Race 2 - 6/19

Race 3 - 7/3

Race 4 - 7/17

Race 5 - 7/31

Race 6 - 8/14

Results 2006

Overall Standings

Best Scratch Times

Race 1 - 6/6

Race 2 - 6/20

Race 3 - 7/5

Race 4 - 7/18

Race 5 - 8/1

Race 6 - 8/18

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Summer Series
The Bakersfield Track Club Summer Series (formerly known as the Darryl Easter Memorial Handicap Series) is a series of 6 5K runs beginning in early June and running through most of the Summer.  The events are held every other Tuesday at 7pm on Alfred Harrell Hwy just across from CALM.  See Map  

No watches allowed

Caution to the wise, 5K running events should only be undertaken by individuals who have been exercising regularly.  The BTC and its members are always welcoming to people who want to begin an exercise program, but seek doctor's advice first.  That being said, when you do come out to enjoy the fun, make sure you are well hydrated, and if you notice you are not feeling well, slow down and let someone know.

Entry Fees $5 per event for non BTC members
$4 per event for BTC members
$3 per event for students
Coaches Coaches can pre-pay for their students. They will be given vouchers to hand out to their athletes. The athletes will turn in the voucher when they register. Please contact the race directors for more information.
T-shirts Each runner must run 3 races once a handicap is established in order to earn a race shirt.
Awards Each runner must compete in three races once a handicap is established to qualify for awards.  There will be awards given for overall top ten (best cumulative points in 3 races), and for the top 3 scratch times for male and female. 
Registration Starts at 6:10 p.m. and closes at 6:50 p.m. You will be given your handicap time and you will be assigned a number at the registration table after payment of the race fees and signature on the waiver. You will proceed to a corral area where your assigned number will be written on your left forearm. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR NUMBER ON YOUR FOREARM YOU WILL NOT BE COUNTED WHEN YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE.

It is very important that you arrive early to register so that you don't miss your handicapped start.  Some runners will start before 7:00 PM, and others will start after.  Be sure to get to the start line prior to your start time being announced.  No allowance will be made for leaving late.
Your Handicap

NO WATCHES ALLOWED.

  The “Goal” of this race is to have all runners finish at the same time (7:30 p.m.). You will be given an initial handicap based upon your first race of the series. Runners establishing a handicap for the first time will start at 7:15 p.m. (except first race of the season – everyone will start at 7:00) After completing your first race your new handicap will be based upon your scratch time (actual running time) subtracted from 30 minutes. For example, if your scratch time is 20 minutes, your handicap will be 10 minutes (30 min – 20 min = 10 min) and your start time would be 7:10 p.m. so that you would finish at 7:30 p.m. If however, your scratch time is 40 minutes; your handicapped start time would be at 6:50 p.m. (30 min – 40 min = -10 minutes). If you improve your best time your handicap will be adjusted to reflect that, otherwise your handicap does not change.
Scoring You score one point for first place, two points for second place, and three points for third place and so on. The lowest score for your best three races will determine your total score for placement. You must run at least three races (after establishing your handicap) to place and be eligible for awards. Awards are given to the 10 overall lowest cumulative scores. In addition to the handicap awards, runners with the top 3 scratch times for both male and female will receive an award.
Sandbaggers New rule: For any Runner who reaches the 20% improvement mark on any run the following will occur:
1. Regardless of your finishing place in that run, you will be considered as if you ran a 30 minute tape time and placed accordingly.
2. Your placement in that run WILL COUNT as one of your 3 scoring races for consideration in the overall Top Ten finishing. This will be enforced each time you exceed the 20% improvement mark.
3. The race directors have full discretion to enforce the rule.

If you have any questions about sandbagging, please see Mike Taylor or Bruce Deeter. The race director has final word.
Contact For more information call Lauri Taylor
Day: 661-377-7153 (wk) or 661-301-0836 (cell) or e-mail taylor0656@sbcglobal.net
Night: 661-665-9278