Welcome to the 2026 season of the MRC Track & Field Series presented by Marathon Sports and driven by Mystic Logistics, celebrating our 17th season. 

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 9, 16, 23 and July 30th

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 (younger than high school)
Women (high school and up)
Men (high school and up)
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.

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 9th and 16th
Javelin on July 23rd and 30th
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 patrick@mrctf.org