We are excited to announce a new event in 2026! The MRC Summer Championship presented by Marathon Sports and underwritten by USATF Foundation.

Our key change from our regular meets is we will seed in advance and there will be prize money for open men and women in EVERY event (no prize money for youth divisions). This is a slightly more competitive meet than our regular summer series.
1st Place – $100
2nd Place – $50
3rd Place – $25
Prize money will not be distributed on site; it will be via check or Venmo a few days AFTER the meet.

Register Online Here – You MUST Register Online before August 3rd. Absolutely no exceptions and positively no on-site registration.

Please register only for the events you truly plan to compete in.

When: August 6, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.

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

Track Events (in order): Subject to change. All events are finals.

1-Mile
100
800
200
400
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. 

Due to the slightly more competitve nature of this event; we may limit the number of youth long jumpers.

High Jump – Begins at 6:00 p.m.
Two pits. Adults and youth compete simultaneously. South end of the track. 

Shot Put – 6:00 p.m.

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. There is no make-up date, unfortunately. We will email participants as well as post on our social media pages any cancellations or postponements. 

Questions: email us at patrick@mrctf.org