THE ON SQUADRACE FINALS
The same rules apply as during On SquadRace Europe country races:
Collect as many KM as possible, run 5k as fast as you can, bring as many team members as possible within the race phases
Each team needs at least 7 runners. At least 30% of the team must be female.
TIMING
November 2 – 18 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM): Sign Up Phase
If your squad is qualified, sign up as a team member to be part of the On SquadRace finals with your squad!
November 19 – 27 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM): RACE PHASES:
THE THREE STAGES OF THE TOURNAMENT:
November 19 – 22 (23.59CET / 11.59 PM): GROUP STAGE
4 days
A draw will divide the 32 qualified teams into four groups. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the next stage.
November 23 – 25 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM): SEMI FINALS
3 days
There will be four knock-out races, which will each decide our final four squads.
November 26 – 27 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM): THE FINALS
The remaining four teams will compete for the title of the fiercest Squad in Europe.
HOW IT WORKS
From November 2 (20.00 CET / 8 PM) on until November 18 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM) a new sign-up phase starts. You need to sign up to participate in the race phases that will happen from November 19 (0.01 CET / 12.01 AM) to November 27 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM). So make sure to register! All data from the country races is on zero again. After every stage of the tournament (Group Stage, Semi-Finals, Finals) all data will be again on zero. So teams need to deliver and deliver again.
THE TOURNAMENT
GROUP STAGE:
Timing: November 19 (0.01 CET / 12.01 AM) – November 22 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM)
32 qualified teams compete in 4 groups of 8 each. You will race against 7 other teams in your group. The best 2 teams per group qualify for the knock-out semi-finals.
SEMI FINALS:
Timing: November 23 (0.01 CET / 12.01 AM) – November 25 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM)
8 squads are still in the game. Group Stage results get deleted, a new delivery is necessary. You will race in knock out mode in 4 races. The 4 winners will qualify for the On SquadRace Finals.
FINALS:
Timing: November 26 (0.01 CET / 12.01 AM) – November 27 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM)
4 squads are still in the game. Semi-finals results get deleted, a new delivery is necessary. You will race against 3 other teams in the finals. The team with the fastest overall time will be crowned European On SquadRace champion.
Rules within the stages:
Log in at least one 5k race per crew member (You can log in multiple 5k races. Your fastest 5k counts for the 5k average team time, others count as kms)
Race as many km as possible within the stages → get 1sec average team km time reduction
Motivate as many participants as possible to log in runs for your team → to get 1sec per runner time reduction.
Tournament Table
| Final | |
|---|---|
| runninGraz | Austria |
| BEAST FROM THE EAST 2.0 | Germany |
| DSG Wien | Austria |
| 612run | Switzerland |
| SEMI FINALS 1 | |
|---|---|
| VMA 1 | France |
| 612run | Switzerland |
| SEMI FINALS 2 | |
|---|---|
| BEAST FROM THE EAST 2.0 | Germany |
| ON BARCELONA | Spain |
| SEMI FINALS 3 | |
|---|---|
| runninGraz | Austria |
| DNH | Switzerland |
| SEMI FINALS 4 | |
|---|---|
| The Outrunners | UK |
| DSG Wien | Austria |
| Group A | |
|---|---|
| VMA 1 | France |
| Vienna Running Collective | Austria |
| Running Junkies | Belgium / Netherlands |
| DNH | Switzerland |
| Utrecht Running Project | Belgium / Netherlands |
| On Labs RUN CLUB | Switzerland |
| HamburgLöppt | Germany |
| MileHigh Berlin | Germany |
| Group B | |
|---|---|
| BEAST FROM THE EAST 2.0 | Germany |
| DSG Wien | Austria |
| Berlin Harriers | Germany |
| twr lundmarks | Norway / Denmark |
| R/O/C Crew Germany | Germany |
| Adidas Runners Berlin | Germany |
| Russian gangsters | Future European Markets |
| WEEKLY LONG RUN | Austria |
| Group C | |
|---|---|
| runninGraz | Austria |
| 612run | Switzerland |
| LAKTATPARTY SQUAD | Austria |
| werunGRZ | Austria |
| trail-maniacs.ch | Switzerland |
| On R/O/C Crew Austria | Austria |
| PACE PACK RUNNERS | Germany |
| Team Anton | Norway / Denmark |
| Group D | |
|---|---|
| PUSC | France |
| ON ROC Paris | France |
| Spinal Cord Alliance and Best Friends | Germany |
| ON BARCELONA | Spain |
| RunInc. Store | Austria |
| BSG running green | Germany |
| Aly On Squad | France |
| Urban Runners Vienna | Austria |
SQUADRACE FAQs
Do I need to be part of a squad to take part?
Yes, all runners in the SquadRace Finals compete as part of a qualified squad.
How big should my squad be?
Any squad must have at least seven runners. There is no maximum limit on your squad size (although you'll only accumulate seconds for your first 100 runners during race phases). All squads must be at least 30% female.
When can I register?
Registration runs from November 2 (20.00 CET / 8 PM) until November 17 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM).
How do I record a run?
Track your runs with any tracking app, then — once the race is live and your squad log-in page is active — simply enter your time and distance. Upload a screenshot or link to your activity as proof.
How do squads accumulate time?
Your overall team time per race phase accumulates from:
• The average 5k speed of all your squad members.
• Minus the total average km run per squad member (1 sec reduction per average km)
• Minus the size of your squad (1 sec reduction per team participant up to your 100th runner)
How can I track my squad's performance?
You can visit the live On SquadRace scorecard to see where you stand and what you need to do to overtake your rivals.
What prizes are available?
Winner prizes finals:
The top four squads on the final round:
• First place: 2000 CHF
• Second place: 1500 CHF
• Third place: 1000 CHF
• Fourth place: 500 CHF
Split of the prizes: You can use 50% for your team (equipment, race tickets, gear, or other) and donate the other 50% to an organization* that is close to your hearts. (*On reserves the right to audit the selected organization)
When, how, and where will the finals take place?
The SquadRace races take place from November 19 (0.01 CET / 12.01 AM) to November 27 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM).
November 19 – 22 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM): Group stage
November 23 – 25 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM): Semi finals
November 26 – 27 (23.59 CET / 11.59 PM): The finals
How much does it cost to enter SquadRace?
Nothing. It's completely free.
Is there a hashtag?
Yes! Share your runs on social media with #OnSquadRace. Don't forget to tag @on_running too.
What Covid-19 precautions should I take?
Please observe all current hygiene and social distancing rules in your country.
Support
Do you require any support with sign up or login? Please send an e-mail to support@cologne-timing.de
Participation example:
Team A qualified for the finals and now is ready to compete.
— Sign Up Phase: 34 Runners sign up within November 2-18. All those signed up can run for their team.
— Group Phase: from those 34 members, 30 go out and record at least one 5k Race, plus collect km. So, the team average time results from the average 5k time minus the number of runners (-1sec per runner) minus the average km amount per team member (-1sec per average km).
— Semi Finals: Team A got second in their group and qualified for the Semi Finals. In the Semi Finals, just 20 members of the team show up for the semi-finals and log in at least one 5k race. So, the team gets reduction from their new 5 km average time for 20 runners minus the reduction for the average team km in the Semi Finals period.
— Finals: Team A won the Knock-Out Semi Finals. In the Finals now 32 runners show up again and log in at least one 5k race. So, the team gets a reduction of 32 runners minus the reduction from the average team km from their new 5k average time in the finals.
Timesystem
Speed
Average time of all accumulated fastest 5k times of all Squad members.
The faster, the better.
Example:
Squad A: ∅ 18:51
Squad B: ∅ 21:59
Squad C: ∅ 17:29
Perseverance
Average km per Squad member
1 second bonus per average kilometer
Example:
Squad A: ∅ 75 k = 75 seconds
Squad B: ∅ 110 k = 110 seconds
Squad C: ∅ 65 k = 65 seconds
Power
Amount of Squad members with a 5 k time.
1 second bonus per runner (up to 100 runners)
Example:
Squad A: 35 runners = 35 seconds
Squad B: 27 runners = 27 seconds
Squad C: 10 runners = 10 seconds
Total
Cumulative number of all times
Speed – Perseverance – Power = Total
Example:
Squad A: 18:51 minutes – 75 seconds – 35 seconds = 17:01 total time
Squad B: 21:59 minutes – 110 seconds – 27 seconds = 19:42 total time
Squad C: 17:29 minutes – 65 seconds – 10 seconds = 16:14 total time