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Penn Relays high school track and field events set to begin with a full schedule of girls events on Thursday
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The Penn Relays will commence on Thursday at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, featuring a full schedule of high school girls events. This year marks the 130th edition of the oldest track and field competition in the U.S.
Key points
- Penn Relays begin on Thursday at Franklin Field, Philadelphia
- 130th running of the event, dating back to 1895
- Oldest track and field competition in the U.S.
- Over 15,000 athletes compete annually
- Boys events scheduled for Friday
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The Penn Relays get under way on Thursday at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a full slate of events scheduled at the high school, college, and master's levels of competition.
This year will mark the 130th running of the Penn Relays, an event that dates back to April 21, 1895. It's the oldest track and field competition staged in the United States with more than 15,000 athletes competing annually and at least 100,000 spectators regularly attending across the event's three days.
The high school portion of the Penn Relays will get under way on Thursday morning with the girls 4X800 heats taking center stage. The boys events will then dominate the schedule on Friday.
The Penn Relays will continue through Saturday, April 25.
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High school girls track and field schedule for Thursday
Events in both track and field will be staged simultaneously beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 23.
High school girls running events schedule for Thursday, April 23
Q&A
What events are scheduled for the Penn Relays this year?
The Penn Relays will feature a full slate of high school, college, and master's level events, starting with the girls 4X800 heats on Thursday.
When did the Penn Relays first take place?
The Penn Relays first took place on April 21, 1895, making it the oldest track and field competition in the United States.
How many athletes participate in the Penn Relays annually?
Over 15,000 athletes compete annually at the Penn Relays, attracting at least 100,000 spectators across the three-day event.
What is the schedule for the boys events at the Penn Relays?
The boys events will take place on Friday, following the girls events on Thursday morning.