State Track at IMG Academy - (MS Qualifiers)

  • Date Sat 16th May 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Bradenton, Florida
  • Price $22.99 - $33.60
  • Races 2 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of athletic achievement at the State Track Meet at IMG Academy, taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in beautiful Bradenton, Manatee, Florida! This thrilling event will showcase the best middle school track and field athletes as they compete for glory across various distances, including the highly anticipated 3000 meters, 4x800 meter relay, 100 meter dash, and many more.

Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and aim for personal bests in a supportive environment, with awards presented to the top eight finishers in individual and relay events. With practices available leading up to the event, athletes are encouraged to prepare and ensure they have the necessary uniforms before race day. Admission for non-competitors is just $10, while athletes in their official uniforms can enter for free. Don’t miss out on the excitement and community spirit at this fantastic track and field meet!

Organiser's Description

THIS REGISTRATION LINK ENSURES THAT YOUR ATHLETE IS PARTICIPATING IN THE IMG STATE TRACK AND FIELD MEET WITH THE GULF COAST RUNNERS. Please sign up here and then GCR WILL DO THE REST to ensure your participation!

_ANY ATHLETE(S) WHO HAS QUALIFIED AND IS/ARE IN NEED OF SCHOLARSHIP DUE TO FINANCIAL NEED, PLEASE REACH OUT TO COACH MOOMAW VIA THE QUESTIONS BUTTON BELOW!_



Only those who have hit the following standards at _A COMPUTER TIMED EVENT_ (Normal middle school meets do NOT count. This is likely the CCPS county meet or equivalent).

MIDDLE STATE STATE QUALIFYING MARKS/ TIMES [https://docs.google.com/document/d/10WMgvldPvlQG4JKvta6ME9BhIQrIxmO_7gr9JlfRANI/edit?tab=t.0]


By completing this registration, you are agreeing to have the GCR YOUTH TEAM sign you up as part of our club team. Additionally, you agree to transport your child and have a representative in attendance to provide supervision on May 15th (3000m runners) or May 16th at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. Information will be disseminated at the Monday and Wednesday practices leading up to the event, but THE RESPONSIBILITY OF SHOWING UP IN THE APPROPRIATE PLACE AND "CHECKING IN" REMAINS WITH THE ATHLETE ON RACE DAY AT IMG. This is a large venue and requires a self-sufficient and focused athlete that listens to the PA system calls and follows along the results online.



(Optional) PRACTICES:

May 4th, 6th, 11th, and 13th from 5:30 - 6:30pm at Naples High School. Make sure a ride is there to pick you up promptly at 6:30pm. Practices are optional for qualifiers. Just make sure you come to at least one of them to pick up a uniform prior to May 16th at IMG. Waiting until the day of the meet could ultimately leave you without a uniform, so please make arrangements ahead of time.



** Field events are welcome to train at their own site, and with their own coaches. FOR PRACTICES WITH FIELD ATHLETES AND RELAYS..... GULF COAST RUNNERS DOES NOT PROVIDE COACHES, JUST FACILITIES. We don't want to change anything that worked for you all year (and everyone does things differently). If you wish to train on Monday and Wednesdays at Naples HS, their pits are available for Shot and Long Jump (Discus is NOT due to events happening on their turf at the same time)

Uniforms:

A uniform is provided for those who select that option at sign up. Sizes are NOT guaranteed, but we will do our absolute best to put each athlete in a properly fitting jersey. They have already been ordered prior to anybody qualifying, so we must use our best judgement. (NOTE: If you ran state cross country in the Fall or have another Gulf Coast Runners jersey, YOU DO NOT NEED ANOTHER UNIFORM. Please select the appropriate link. above when signing up)

Admission

$10 wristbands for non-competitors are required for entry, (NOTE: Discus and Shot put is outside and does not necessarily require entry)

_ FREE ENTRY TO ATHLETES IN UNIFORMS _Parking is free at IMG

State branded T-Shirts, sweatshirts,etc - On sale for $20-40. First come, first serve. Get one early :)



Awards - MIDDLE SCHOOL
Top 8 Individual Medals and Podium Ceremony(Overall, not heats!)

Top 8 Relays Medals and Podium Ceremony



SCHEDULES AND MORE INFORMATION WILL BE SHARED at practice but is also available at FLYRA.ORG

(Front their site..... estimated race times) (USE AS AN ESTIMATE - YOU MUST LISTEN FOR CALLS)

FRIDAY TRACK SCHEDULE (LAST IS FAST)
7:00 PM Girls 3000 - Heat 1
7:15 PM Girls 3000 - Heat 2
7:30 PM Girls 3000 - Heat 3
7:45 PM Boys 3000 - Heat 1
8:00 PM Boys 3000- Heat 2
8:15 PM Boys 3000 - Heat 3
8:30 PM Boys 3000 - Heat 4


Saturday Track Schedule (USE AS AN ESTIMATE - YOU MUST LISTEN FOR CALLS)

8:40 AM Girls 4x800 Meter Relay (2 heats)

9:10 AM Boys 4x800 Meter Relay (2 heats)

11:10 AM Girls 100 Meter Dash (7 heats)

11:20 AM Boys 100 Meter Dash (10 heats)

11:35 AM Girls 1,500 Meter Run (3 heats)

11:55 AM Boys 1,500 Meter Run (3 heats)

12:20 PM Girls 4x100 Meter Relay (4 heats)

12:35 PM Boys 4x100 Meter Relay (6 heats)

1:20 PM Girls 400 Meter Dash (7 heats)

1:35 PM PM Boys 400 Meter Dash (5 heats)

2:25 PM Girls 200 Meter Hurdles

2:35 PM Boys 200 Meter Hurdles

2:45 PM Girls 800 Meter Run

3:05 PM Boys 800 Meter Run

3:20 PM Girls 200 Meter Dash

3:35 PM Boys 200 Meter Dash

4:20 PM Girls 4x400 Meter Relay

5:00 PM Boys 4x400 Meter Relay

Races

  • State Track & Field (I Have a GCR Jersey Already)

    Incl. $2.99 Fee

    Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $22.99

  • State Track & Field (I Need a GCR Jersey)

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $33.60

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IMG Academy, 5650 Bollettieri Blvd, Bradenton, 34210, FL, United States

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