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PTCRC Summer Track Classic Series is Back!!

June 2, 2024

The fabulous PTC Running Club Summer Track Classic Series is back again this summer.  The track at Riley Field in PTC has been newly resurfaced and has a rubberized surface built for SPEED!!  Come try out your racing flats and see what you can do!

The meets are held each Wednesday evening during the month of June with the Championships held on July 10th and 11th.  Runners are FREE and spectators are FREE!  Participant registration begins at 6 PM each Wednesday with the first event at 6:30 PM

The kids especially always have a blast.  Toddlers are rewarded with a pushpop at the end of the 50-meter dash and the Parent-Child Relay is one of the most popular events.

Fleet Feet PTC will be sponsoring the KONA Ice Truck on opening day, June 5!!  Fleet Feet PTC will also be sponsoring vendors from various athletic companies who will be available with gear and shoes on the following dates: June 12: adidas; June 26: KARHU; July 10th: ASICS


2024 SUMMER TRACK SERIES
For runners of all ages and abilities

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

WHEN:  Wednesday evenings on June 5, 12, 19, 26. Championship meets, July 10th & 11th.
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: Call Mark Hamilton at (404) 345-9708.
Volunteers are appreciated and needed!


ORDER OF EVENTS

REGULAR WEEKLY MEETS



6:00 PM    
Registration Opens


6:30 PM
800 Meter Run


6:45 PM
50 Yard Dash (10 and under)
100 Meter Dash on June on June 5th, 19th; 200 Meter Dash on June 12th, 26th


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
4x100 Relay on June 5th, 19th; 4x400 Relay on June 12th, 26th


8:30 PM
3200 Meter Run on June 5th, 19th; 5K Run on June 12th, 26th


9:00 PM
Pizza at Partners! (Not a Club sponsored event.)


CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Wednesday, July 10
Thursday, July 11
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

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.