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2021 Summer Track Series for Runners of All Ages

May 27, 2021

Calling Runners of ALL ages!  PTC Running Club is hosting a FREE track series and every runner is invited!


WHERE:  Peachtree City Track and Riley Field adjacent to Peachtree City Elementary School on Wisdom Road.

WHEN:  Wednesday evenings on June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.  Championship meets, July 7th & 8th.

Registration starts at 6PM.  First event starts at 6:30PM.

ENTRY FEE:    Runners FREE.  Spectators FREE.

EVENTS:   50 yard dash (10 and under), 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, 1 Mile run,  3200 meter run, 5K run, 400 & 1600 meter relays.  NO FIELD EVENTS.

GROUPINGS:

REGULAR WEEKLY MEETS:  Events will be run in various heats based on # of runners.

CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES:  Events will be run in heats based on age groups and sex.


AWARDS:  Presented for Championship Series Meets Only.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://ptcrc.com/2021-summer-track-series/


ORDER OF EVENTS

REGULAR WEEKLY MEETS

  • 6:00 PM         Registration Opens
  • 6:30 PM         800 Meter Run
  • 6:45 PM         50 Yard Dash (10 & under) 100 Meter Dash on June 2, 16, 30; 200 Meter Dash on June 9, 23
  • 7:00 PM         1 Mile Run
  • 7:15 PM         Parent/Child Relay (Child runs 400, then parent runs 400)
  • 7:30 PM         400 Meter Dash (run in lanes)
  • 8:00 PM         4×100 Relay on June 2nd, 16th, 30th; 4×400 Relay on June 9th, 23rd
  • 8:30 PM         3200 Meter Run on June 2nd, 16th, 30th; 5K Run on June 9th, 23rd
  • 9:00 PM         Pizza at Partners! (Not a Club sponsored event.)

CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Wednesday, July 7
Thursday, July 8
6:00 PM          Registration Opens
6:00 PM          Registration Opens
6:30 PM          100 Meter Dash
6:30 PM          1 Mile Run
7:00 PM          800 Meter Run
7:15 PM          50 Yard Dash (10 & under)
7:45 PM          200 Meter Dash
7:45 PM          400 Meter Dash (run in lanes)
8:15 PM          5K Run
8:15 PM          3200 meter run

*  NOTE: Rain date for the Championship Series Meet will be Thursday, July 8th.

Above schedule is approximate.  We will attempt to start all events early except for the 800 meter run.  All competition weekly meets will be run in heats.  All heats will stress safety and quick times by being limited in number.  Track surface is rubberized and soft.  All timing is done by electronic equipment.