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We’re still confirming the date, and other details surrounding this race may change. So please, check back later to learn more, register for the race, or sign up to volunteer. Sign up on the FLRC Forum to receive announcements. We look forward to seeing you!
Enjoy outdoor track and field at its best in this extravaganza of running, jumping, and throwing. All ages and abilities are welcome—youth, adults, and elites. Running heats will be seeded by time. We’re excited to include the pole vault this year, which will be hosted by the Tompkins County Pole Vault Club. (Bring your own pole unless you’re already training with the TCPVC.)
Want to look as fast as you feel? Order a custom Trackapalooza racing singlet during registration for just $20 and pick it up at the meet. Quantities are limited, so register and order soon!
If you’ve never run track before, check out our First-Timers FAQs for Track Meets.
EVENTS
Based on last year’s entries, we’re estimating the following schedule, with heats running slow to fast, but the times will change to accommodate how many heats we have this year. Make sure to listen to announcements and check in with plenty of time.
- 5000m (1 heat, 9:00-9:30 am)
- 100m (11 heats, 9:30–9:50 am)
- 400m (7 heats, 9:50–10:20 am)
- 1600m (2 heats, 10:20–10:40 am)
- 200m (9 heats, 11:00–11:30 am)
- 800m (2 heats, 11:30–11:45 am)
- 4x200m relay (~2 heats, 10:40–11:00 am)
- Long jump, high jump, triple jump (age 13+), pole vault (experienced athletes only), shot put, and discus take place throughout
Thanks to the SOAR Running Club, the Groton Project, and the Tompkins County Pole Vault Club for help with the field events!
WHERE
The meet takes place at the Groton High School track, 400 Peru Rd. # 38, Groton, NY 13073. There is ample free parking.
WHEN
Bib pickup opens at 8:00 AM. All runners in the first event should have picked up their bibs by 8:45 AM. If you’re running only a late event, you may pick up your bib during the meet, but please check in at least 45 minutes before your heat.
The first event starts at 9:00 AM.
SIGNUP
Online registration is required and is open until Friday, July 18 at 5 PM (the night before the meet). There is no day-of-meet registration!
FEES
Fees for Trackapalooza are:
- Non-FLRC member: $10 (save money if you join the club)
- FLRC member: $5 (thanks for supporting running in the area)
- Financial Aid: $0 (we don’t want anyone skipping the meet due to cost)
- Team or Club: $2 per runner (this is for schools and clubs, not families))
NOTES
- Registration for relays is available only at the meet; fill out and submit a relay registration card at the desk.
- Please predict realistic finish times when registering so we can seed you in an appropriate heat.
- Events take place in the order listed, with seeded heats running from slow to fast. A heat sheet showing of heats and times will be available.
- Timing will be done with hand timing, the same system that FLRC’s timing team uses in other FLRC track meets.
- Spikes are fine, and if you choose to wear spikes, pyramid spikes are recommended.
- For remaining questions, or to register manually if you can’t use Webscorer for some reason, contact meet director Adam Engst and provide name, sex, age, events, and seed times.
- All runners, volunteers, and spectators must abide by FLRC’s Code of Conduct.