MRC Track & Field Series
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MRC Track & Field Series 2026
The MRC Track & Field Series returns for its 17th season, presented by Marathon Sports and driven by Mystic Logistics. The series takes place on four dates in July at Manchester High School, an eight lane track located at 134 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040.
Participants may register for multiple events, but organizers note logistical constraints for combining long jump, high jump, and throws in a single night. Advance online registration is required, there is no on-site registration.
Track events are scheduled across the four meets as follows:
- July 9: 3k Steeplechase, Mile, 50-Meter Toddler, 100, 800, 200, 400, 5k
- July 16: Mile, 50-Meter Toddler, 100, 800, 200, 400, 2-Mile
- July 23: 50-Meter Toddler, 100, 200, 800, 400, Distance Medley Relay, Javelin
- July 30: Mile, 50-Meter Toddler, 100, 800, 200, 400, 5k
Field events include long jump with adult and youth divisions, high jump using two pits at the south end of the track with adults and youth competing simultaneously, and throwing events. Discus is scheduled for July 9 and 16, javelin for July 23 and 30, and shot put is offered at all meets.
Heats run in the order youth girls, youth boys, women, then men; distance heats may be combined and high school athletes are advised to enter adult/open divisions. The steeplechase requires participants to be 16 years or older. The series operates rain or shine; lightning can delay or cancel a meet with notifications sent to participants and posted on social media.
The MRC Track & Field Series, Inc. is a publicly registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
