Chase the Throne OKC
Presented by OK Runner
Thanks to everyone who participated in the first Chase the Throne OKC! Congrats to our winners Kristi Coleman and Ben Anderson (who battled his way out of the dungeon), and spacial thanks to our friends at OK Runner for making this competition possible. Can’t wait to do it again next year!
2023 OKC Segments
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The opening round will be an out-and-back on the Oklahoma River Trail, starting and finishing in Regatta Park. Full details can be found here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3032750435696888588?v2=true
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The second round will require runners to loop around Scissortail Park, starting and finishing at Lower Central Park. Full details can be found here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3026272554984882476?v2=true
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The third round will require runners to complete a loop around the fairgrounds, starting and finishing at Gordon Cooper Blvd. The full details can be found here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3032745938210195866?v2=true
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The final round will require runners to complete a lap of Stars and Stripes Park. The start can be found here which intersects both parking lots just east of North Portland Ave. From here, travel east and stay straight at the first two intersections before making your third left here. The loop will travel north and wind back to the initial trail where you will make a right, followed by another quick right, just before the parking lot. Stay left at the fork to follow the path to the main road, then follow the sidewalk where it picks up at the flagpole. Stay on the sidewalk until it brings you back to the intersection at the entrance to the park To see the full loop, visit Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3032754964248154780?v2=true
FAQs
How Do I Record and Submit My Run?
All runs must be recorded with a GPS watch or phone and synced via Strava or Garmin. All runs must be recorded on “Race” mode or must show elapsed time (as opposed to moving time) and then emailed to run@trialsofmilesracing.com. Our team will verify all results to ensure accuracy.
Can I Run the Segment Multiple Times?
During the competition window you are free to run the segment as many times as you choose. We will not consider the time “FINAL” until you have emailed it to run@trialsofmilesracing.com or you indicate to us that it is a final/submitted time. Please keep in mind that once you email us your time, that time is final and we can (and likely will) publicize that time. If you think you may attempt the segment again later in the week, do not submit!
Can I Run the Segment with a Friend or a Pacer?
Competitors are free to run their segments alone, in groups, or with a pack of pacers. As long as you complete the segment on your own two feet, within the required time period it will count.
What Happens if My GPS Data Gets Messed Up? How Do You Prevent Cheating?
Virtual racing is not perfect. People's data is going to get screwed up and times are going to be slightly off. We've done this enough times to know how to deal with these issues and keep things fair. Rest assured, these fields are incredibly deep and nobody is going to be able to game their way to victory. Throughout the competition our team will also make whatever tweaks are necessary to ensure the integrity of the competition.
How Do You Make the Brackets?
There is no seeding in this competition and placement in the brackets is done using an online randomizer. As a result there is quite a bit of luck in terms of how far you can go in this competition. Please also keep in mind that most people aren't super fit in January and a lot of people plan to use these segments as workouts. Even if you're going against someone significantly faster than you, if you run hard you might be surprised by the result. Strange things happen in these races!
What are the Prizes?
Coming soon!