King and Queen of the Alleghenies Trail Series

MISSION: The King/Queen of the Alleghenies Race Series are participation based events with the intent of bringing together individuals who are interested in running multiple races in the Alleghenies as well as promoting a healthy and active level of personal fitness and wellness. 

THE RACE SERIES: The King/Queen of the Alleghenies Race Series is comprised of six (6) individual races sponsored by various organizations and businesses. Individuals can choose to participate in any or as many of the select races list or complete all six (6) races. 

Dirty Kiln Trail Races, April 9th, 2022 – Allegheny Trailrunners, Inc. – Ben Mazur, RD [10K, Half-marathon]

On The Dam Trail at Quemahoming, April 23th, 2022 – On The Dam Trail at Quemahoming. – Stephanie Daniels, RD [25K and 34-mile solo only]

Rothrock Trail Challenge, May 22nd, 2022 – Meira Minard, Scott Sheeder and Aaron Hofelt, RDs  [Half-Marathon, 25K Challenge]

Allegheny Front Trail Races, July 30, 2022 – Allegheny Front Trail Races – Shaina and Norb Baier, RDs [14.4 Miler]

Lost Turkey Trail Races, August 28th, 2022 – RunHikePlay Inc. – Jennifer Soisson, RD [Half-Marathon and 50K events only]

Rock ‘N The Knob Trail Challenge, Sept. 17, 2022 – Allegheny Trailrunners Inc. – Ben Mazur, RD [10K, Half-marathon, Marathon]

Roaring Run, October 8th, 2022 – Aaron Keckley, RD [50K]


Final Results – October 8, 2022

Male Division

1st – Dean Banko — 278 points
2nd – Brad Shirley — 156 points
3rd – James Klueber — 143 points
4th – Sean Craig — 108 points
5th (tie) – Shawn Dravis — 104 points
5th (tie) – Evan Sakmar — 104 points
7th – Ben Harader — 101 points
8th (tie) – Brad Albert — 92 points
8th (tie) – Lee Strappello —  92 points
10th – Richard Thompson — 88 points

Female Division

1st – Karlye Shirley — 129 points
2nd – Tiffany Sakmar — 121 points
3rd – Nikki Decker — 109 points
4th – Carole Dudukovich — 104 points
5th – Larie Hall — 96 points
6th – Jane Hallinan — 94 points
7th – Emily Koehle — 74 points
8th – Sara Dodson — 72 points
9th (tie) – Billy Jo Kiel — 62 points
9th (tie) – Ericka Navarro — 62 points
9th (tie) – Candice Lockard — 62 points


SCORING: Individuals will accumulate points for each race based upon participation, race length and overall placing. The equation for accumulating points is the following: 

[Participation + Race Length + Overall Placing + Age Group Winner Bonus = Race Total]

PARTICIPATION POINTS: Individuals will earn 10 points for each race in which they compete. 

RACE LENGTH POINTS: 

  • 34-Miles: 20 points
  • 50K: 20 points
  • Marathon: 18 points
  • 25K: 12 points
  • 14.4 Miles: 10 points
  • Half Marathon: 10 points
  • 10K: 6 points

PLACING OVER (within gender)

  • 1st place: 20 points 
  • 2nd place: 18 points 
  • 3rd place: 16 points 
  • 4th place: 14 points 
  • 5th place: 12 points 
  • 6th place: 10 points
  • 7th place: 8 points 
  • 8th place: 6 points 
  • 9th place: 4 points
  • 10th place or lower: 2 points

AGE GROUP WINNER BONUS (within gender): Age groups are by decade (20-29, 30-39, etc.)

  • 1st place: 12 points 
  • 2nd place: 6 points 
  • 3rd place: 3 points 

 

RESULTS: At the conclusion of each race, the Allegheny Trailrunners will be responsible for tallying the scoring and results, and results will be posted on the Allegheny Trailrunners website and Allegheny Trailrunners, On the Dam Trail Quemahoming, Rothrock Challenge, Lost Turkey Trail Races and Allegheny Front Trail Races Facebook pages. Results are expected to be posted within one week of each race date except for the finale at Roaring Run 50K where the winners will be announced at the conclusion of the race.

 

AWARDS: Each individual has the opportunity to accumulate points and the potential to receive an award for their accomplishments at the conclusion of the Race Series. The conclusion will be held after Roaring Run on October 8th near Champion, PA.  The prizes will be announced later this year.

Questions can be directed to Benjamin Mazur at bmazur@alleghenytrailrunners.com

2021 Winners

Aaron Keckley

Sipesville, PA

Carol Shirk

Altoona, PA

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