Welcome to our 16th season of the MRC Track & Field Series presented by Marathon Sports and driven by Mystic Logistics.
While you may register for as many events as you choose, please note that it is very difficult to logistically do the long jump, high jump, and throws all in one night – particularly for youth participants. We recommend choosing one or two field events; along with one or two running events.
When: July 10, 17, 24 and July 31st
Where: Manchester High School – This is an 8 lane track
134 Middle Turnpike East
Manchester, CT 06040 (click here for map/directions)
Time:
Running events begin on the Track at 6:00 p.m. sharp
Field Events take place simultaneously
Heats: All track events will be contested in the following order:
Youth girls (younger than high school)
Youth boys
Women
Men
In distance events, heats may be combined; high school athletes should compete in the adult/open divisions
Registration: Register in advance online here. You MUST register online in advance, no registration on-site.
Track Events (in order): Subject to change. All events are finals; You MUST be 16 years old or older to participate in the steeplechase.
| July 10th | July 17th | July 24th | July 31st |
| 3k Steeplechase | |||
| Mile | Mile | 50-Meter Toddler (untimed) | Mile |
| 50-Meter Toddler (untimed) | 50-Meter Toddler (untimed) | 100 | 50-Meter Toddler (untimed) |
| 100 | 100 | Mile | 100 |
| 800 | 800 | 200 | 800 |
| 200 | 200 | 800 | 200 |
| 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| 5k | 2-Mile | Distance Medley Relay | 5k |
Long Jump – Adult Long and Youth Long Jump begins at 6:00 p.m. sharp; please listen to the PA for the appropriate runway.
High Jump – Begins at 6:00 p.m.
Two pits. Adults and youth compete simultaneously. South end of the track.
Throwing Events – 6:00 p.m. – Discus on July 10th and 17th
Javelin on July 24th and 31st
Shot Put follows discus or javelin and takes place at all meets
Inclement Weather: This is a rain or shine event. Lightning will delay the meets by 15 minutes after the last lightning strike; severe, consistent lightning will cancel the meet. We will email participants as well as post on our social media pages any cancellations or postponements.
Questions/Comments: email us at [email protected]