The Penn Relays is excited to announce that the Penn Relays Summer Showcase Series presented by Toyota is coming to Franklin Field for three dates in June! Join on June 1st, 22nd and 29th for your chance to race in the Historic Franklin Field!
Registration is live on Direct Athletics and can be accessed by the links for each date here:
The cost is $25 per event and is paid during registration on Direct Athletics.
"We are thrilled to be able to open up the gates of Franklin Field to runners of all ages for the Penn Relays Summer Showcase Series," said Aaron Robison, Associate Director of the Penn Relays. "This annual event will allow runners of all abilities, ages, and experience levels to race on this historic track! Come see what the magic is all about."
All three dates will follow the same schedule and will begin at 5 p.m., spreading across four hours of five different individual track events. Reference below for the tentative schedule.
The event is open to all ages and ability levels and you will be placed in heats accordingly. Also new this year, the event will be on the World Athletics Global Calendar thus allowing athletes to accumulate points towards the 2024 Paris Olympic Games!
"Toyota is very proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the Penn Relays Summer Showcase Series, which provides so many local athletes with the opportunity to pursue their dreams," said Paul Muller, President of the Tri–State Toyota Dealers Association. "Helping support athletes of all ages is a core part of Toyota's overall belief in Mobility for All."
"As the local Toyota Dealers, we are excited for the return of this special summer event in its third year and the opportunity to cheer on the athletes as they continue to 'Start Their Impossible' while competing at Penn's iconic Franklin Field," Muller added.
June 1st Final Schedule:
4:00 p.m.: Bib Pickup & Check–in on Infield
5:00 p.m.: Women's 100m prelim
5:10 p.m.: Men's 100m prelim
5:30 p.m.: Mixed Mile
5:55 p.m.: Women's 400m
6:05 p.m.: Men's 400m
6:20 p.m.: Women's 200m
6:30 p.m.: Men's 200m
6:50 p.m.: Men's 800m
7:10 p.m.: Women's 800m
7:20 p.m.: Women's 100m final
7:25 p.m.: Men's 100m final
For complete details and updates, please go to www.PennRelays.com and follow on social media @PennRelays.
