STRC Scoring Reference
What is the cadence cap and why do we use it?
SPM (steps per minute) = cadence.
STRC still uses a cadence cap so unrealistic step spikes cannot dominate the leaderboard.
cadence_spm = total_steps / total_minutes
This event uses a cadence cap of 145 spm.
How scoring works now
- Walker: cadence-only score = Energy Required x min(cadence, cap).
- Jogger: mostly cadence, with a small average-speed boost and a very small step-length signal.
- Runner: cadence stays core, but valid speed matters more than Jogger, plus a very small step-length signal.
- Grand Finale: each finalist uses the formula for their assigned bracket.
What the cap does
- If cadence stays below the event cap, the cap does not trim that part of the score.
- If cadence goes above the cap, only the extra cadence is limited. It is not a disqualification.
- For Jogger and Runner, valid distance still matters because average speed and step length are also part of the score.
- Only clearly unrealistic cadence above 240 spm is hard-rejected.
Why the cap still matters
- Most real runs already sit below the cap for their bracket, so normal efforts are not penalized.
- The cap trims suspicious step inflation and cadence glitches before they can dominate the leaderboard.
- Jogger and Runner now reward real pace more fairly, so the cap mainly protects edge cases instead of driving the whole score.
- Some Runner and Finale events may use a higher cap than Walker or Jogger, depending on the event setup.
Tip: this page explains the cap only. Review rules, proof checks, and event-specific limits still apply.