1. What is Runner Age Rating?

The Runner Age Rating is a percentage that compares your race time against the world record time for your age group. It provides a way to measure your performance relative to the best possible performance for your age.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the age rating formula:

Where:

• Age standard — World record time for your age group (minutes)
• Time — Your actual race time (minutes)

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of the world record time you achieved. Higher percentages indicate better performance.

3. Importance of Age Rating

Details: Age rating allows runners of different ages and genders to compare performances objectively. It accounts for the natural decline in performance with age.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the world record time for your age group (age standard) and your actual race time, both in minutes. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Where can I find age standard times?
A: Age standard times are typically published by running organizations for various distances and age groups.

Q2: What is a good age rating percentage?
A: Generally, 90%+ is world-class, 80-89% is national class, 70-79% is regional class, and 60-69% is local class.

Q3: Does this work for all race distances?
A: Yes, as long as you have the correct age standard time for your specific race distance.

Q4: How often are age standards updated?
A: Typically every few years as world records are broken and more data becomes available.

Q5: Can I use this for other sports?
A: The concept applies to any timed sport where age-graded standards exist, though the exact calculation may differ.