The Inaugural Petite Track Meet (07/2014)
In the absence of open track races in the Greater Pittsburgh Area, the Pittsburgh Pharaoh Hounds are organizing a track meet on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014. Test your speed in a variety of races -- 100 m, 400 m, 800 m, 1 mile, and 5000 m -- at a magnificent Robert Morris University track on Neville Island!
Schedule: on the race day of July 22, the in-person registration starts at 5:00 P.M., and races start at 5:30 P.M. The order of events is as follows: 400 meters, 100 meters, 5,000 Meters, 800 meters, 1 mile. The 5k race is anticipated to start at 7:30 P.M. Please note that this track meet is based a rolling schedule, and therefore the expected start times are merely predictions. Plan to arrive early for an adequate warm-up!
Registration fee: $15.00 for as many events as you wish! $20.00 for registrations sent after July 17, 2014 or for registration day of.
Awards: Top 3 overall M/F, top 2 M/F age divisions (no duplication). Age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & up (per event).
Parking directions: The RMU track is located behind the Golf Dome at the Island Sport Center on Neville Island. Parking at the Island Sports Center is free. There is also free parking available between the miniature golf course and the RMU golf dome. For GPS navigation, use the address: 7600 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA15225.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact race director Michelle Corkum at michelle.corkum@gmail.com or 724 986 1467.