Nielson Challenge
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Nielson Challenge
The Nielson Challenge is a recurring two mile race held the first Saturday of each month at North Monument Valley Park, W Fontanero Street and Culebra Ave, Colorado Springs. The event uses the same 2 mile course every month to allow repeat comparison of results.
Competitors race against a handicap time that is computed from their previous results over the prior two years. First-time participants establish a base time that is used to generate their handicap. The handicap algorithm is designed to favor beginning and slower runners while still giving established faster runners a measure of current fitness.
Results are evaluated by improvement relative to each runner's handicap. The person who shows the greatest improvement over their handicap time at each monthly race is recognized with a Nielson shirt. The shirts are donated by a local screen printing company.
Those who hold a forever bib are pre-registered for each monthly race and do not need to register again. Registration for the listed occurrence has no fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
