Abby Relays
- Date Sun 8th December 2024
- Location Bronx, New York
- Price Free
- Races 5 races
- Distances Sprint
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the Abby Relays on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in the vibrant Bronx! This unique track meet, inspired by a birthday celebration, welcomes everyone from seasoned sprinters to first-time runners and cheerleaders alike. With a lineup of short-distance events including the 200M, 4X200M Relay, Kids 100M Dash, and a thrilling Sprint Medley Relay, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The fun kicks off at 12 PM and will be officially timed by USATF officials, ensuring an exhilarating and well-organized experience.
Whether you're ready to race or just want to support your friends, all are invited to partake in this joyful gathering. Not up for running? You can still join the festivities by signing up as a cheerleader or spectator! After the races, come celebrate at the after-party at Billy's Bar, where the camaraderie continues. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the running community and have a blast with friends—mark your calendars for the Abby Relays!
Whether you're ready to race or just want to support your friends, all are invited to partake in this joyful gathering. Not up for running? You can still join the festivities by signing up as a cheerleader or spectator! After the races, come celebrate at the after-party at Billy's Bar, where the camaraderie continues. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the running community and have a blast with friends—mark your calendars for the Abby Relays!
Organiser's Description
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ABBY RELAYS
This year, my birthday dream was to host a low-stakes track meet and bring together friends and teammates from my running community along with my non-runner pals.
Abby Relays is my birthday event, but all are welcome, whether you're a local sprinter looking to throw down a fast, official time, or you're my yoga, gym, or art friend who's never run a race before. Abby Relays features all short distances because I believe that everyone can run, jog, or shuffle half a lap around the track!
We'll kick things off at 12pm and operate on a rolling schedule from there. All events will be officially timed by my favorite USATF officials, Chris Forti and Becca Conkling (who both also happen to be Sagittariuses).
Schedule of Events (subject to change):
200M
4X200M RELAY
KIDS 100M DASH
SPRINT MEDLEY RELAY (200-200-400-800M)
OTHER NOTES:
-If you are planning to sign up a full teamor have 2+ team members already and are open to having me add to your teamfor one of the relays, please note that when you register, and list the names of the other individuals making up your relay team.
-IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RUN AT ALL, BUT WOULD LIKE TO COME OUT AND CHEER BE A PART OF MY CELEBRATION, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE "CHEERLEADER/SPECTATOR/NON-RUNNER" OPTION AS A WAY OF RSVPING.
-If you are open to running but don't have a team / don't know what events to sign up for, sign up as a "Cheerleader/Spectator/Non-Runner" and include a note indicating that. I will create teams based on that information.
-If there are enough sign-ups for a particular event, we'll run multiple heats, TBD on the day of the event.
-All events are free. :)
-There will be an after-party at Billy's Bar [https://www.billysbar.net/]. If you can't stomach a track meet, you can just meet us there, too.
-Please reach out with any questions. This is my first time hosting a track meet, so these logistics are all new to me. Thanks for your patience!
This year, my birthday dream was to host a low-stakes track meet and bring together friends and teammates from my running community along with my non-runner pals.
Abby Relays is my birthday event, but all are welcome, whether you're a local sprinter looking to throw down a fast, official time, or you're my yoga, gym, or art friend who's never run a race before. Abby Relays features all short distances because I believe that everyone can run, jog, or shuffle half a lap around the track!
We'll kick things off at 12pm and operate on a rolling schedule from there. All events will be officially timed by my favorite USATF officials, Chris Forti and Becca Conkling (who both also happen to be Sagittariuses).
Schedule of Events (subject to change):
200M
4X200M RELAY
KIDS 100M DASH
SPRINT MEDLEY RELAY (200-200-400-800M)
OTHER NOTES:
-If you are planning to sign up a full teamor have 2+ team members already and are open to having me add to your teamfor one of the relays, please note that when you register, and list the names of the other individuals making up your relay team.
-IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RUN AT ALL, BUT WOULD LIKE TO COME OUT AND CHEER BE A PART OF MY CELEBRATION, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE "CHEERLEADER/SPECTATOR/NON-RUNNER" OPTION AS A WAY OF RSVPING.
-If you are open to running but don't have a team / don't know what events to sign up for, sign up as a "Cheerleader/Spectator/Non-Runner" and include a note indicating that. I will create teams based on that information.
-If there are enough sign-ups for a particular event, we'll run multiple heats, TBD on the day of the event.
-All events are free. :)
-There will be an after-party at Billy's Bar [https://www.billysbar.net/]. If you can't stomach a track meet, you can just meet us there, too.
-Please reach out with any questions. This is my first time hosting a track meet, so these logistics are all new to me. Thanks for your patience!
Races
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200m
Sun 8th December 2024 (12:00PM EST)
Free
This is a solo/individual race, no teams: half a lap around the track. -
4x200m Relay
Sun 8th December 2024 (12:00PM EST)
Free
In teams of four, each participant runs half a lap and passes a baton to the next runner. Include the names of everyone on your relay team, or indicate whether you're open to being placed on a team for this event. -
Sprint Medley Relay (200-200-400-800m)
Sun 8th December 2024 (12:00PM EST)
Free
Teams of four will have participant A run 200m (half a lap) around the track, pass the baton to participant B, who will run 200m to complete the lap and pass the baton to participant C, who will run 400m (one full lap), and pass the baton to the final runner, participant D, who will run 800m (two full laps around the track). Include the names of everyone on your relay team, or indicate whether you're open to being placed on a team for this event. -
Kids 100m Dash
Sun 8th December 2024 (12:00PM EST)
Free
Kids of all ages are welcome for this event, and can run with parents and guardians! It's a dash down the straightaway on the track. -
Cheerleader/Spectator/Non-Runner
Sun 8th December 2024 (12:00PM EST)
Free
Select this option if you want to attend, but don't have any desire to run. You can also choose this option if you are open to participating in some way but aren't sure what you might join in on. Leave me a note about your preferences, please!
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