The PRTC Indoor Classic: All-comer's indoor track meet hosted by Philadelphia Runner Track Club
- Date Sat 7th March 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $48.70
- Races 7 races
- Distances Sprint, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of track and field at The PRTC Indoor Classic, taking place on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania's Jane and David Ott Center in Philadelphia! This all-comers indoor track meet promises to be an exciting event for athletes of all ages and experience levels, featuring distances from the thrilling 400m sprint to the classic mile run. Last year, over 500 athletes participated, showcasing the incredible talent spanning ages 13 to 81, including a remarkable master's world record performance.
This year, the event is expanding with added opportunities for both seasoned competitors and newcomers. Athletes can look forward to open sections designed for all speeds, competitive masters sections with cash prizes, and high-performance heats featuring elite athletes vying for a generous $2,000 prize pool. The meet kicks off with the 3000m at 10:00 AM, followed by various other events throughout the day. Whether you're a youth club runner, a high school athlete, or a community club member, the PRTC Indoor Classic is the perfect chance to wrap up your indoor track season in a supportive and welcoming environment. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of competition and camaraderie!
This year, the event is expanding with added opportunities for both seasoned competitors and newcomers. Athletes can look forward to open sections designed for all speeds, competitive masters sections with cash prizes, and high-performance heats featuring elite athletes vying for a generous $2,000 prize pool. The meet kicks off with the 3000m at 10:00 AM, followed by various other events throughout the day. Whether you're a youth club runner, a high school athlete, or a community club member, the PRTC Indoor Classic is the perfect chance to wrap up your indoor track season in a supportive and welcoming environment. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of competition and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
THE PRTC INDOOR CLASSIC: MARCH 7TH, 2026
PRESENTED BY PHILLY RUNNER AND CLOUDLINE PT
POWERED BY ON
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2026 FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL PRTC INDOOR CLASSIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA'S JANE AND DAVID OTT CENTER.
IN OUR FIRST YEAR, WE HAD OVER FIVE-HUNDRED ATHLETES FROM ACROSS THE REGION AND COUNTRY COMPETE, ATHLETES RANGING IN AGES FROM 13 TO 81, AND A MASTER'S WORLD RECORD. YOUTH CLUBS, HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS, COLLEGE CLUB TEAMS, MASTER'S TEAMS, COMMUNITY RUN CLUBS, AND ELITE POST-COLLEGIATE TEAMS ARE ALL ABLE TO FIND AN OPPORTUNITY TO FINISH THEIR INDOOR TRACK SEASON.
IN YEAR TWO, WE ARE EXPANDING OUR MEET AND ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN UNINTIMIDATING, APPROACHABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR ATHLETES FROM ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS TO COMPETE.
THE PRTC INDOOR CLASSIC IS USATF SANCTIONED AND IS ON THE WORLD ATHLETICS CALENDAR. ALL EVENTS WILL HAVE:
* Open sections: run slow to fast and grouped based on expected finish time with pacers marking milestone finish times (e.g. mile in 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, etc.) for select events.
* Masters sections: masters-athlete-only (40 years and above) sections, eligible for prize money ($800 prize pool).
* High Performance sections: optimally paced, highly competitive, elite fields with prize money ($2,000 prize pool).
STAR NEW IN 2026:
* THE 400M SPRINT: We've added the 400m Sprint to provide more opportunities to sprint athletes.
* IT COSTS LESS IF YOU'RE DOUBLING: 50%-off the costlier event if registering for the 200m, 400m, 800m, and Mile (3,000m and Distance Medley Relay excluded; applied at check-out).
* EASIER DMR REGISTRATION: This year, there will be one purchaser for each Distance Medley Relay team. This cost is applied when relay captain creates the relay team. Subsequent members must sign-up on RunSignUp and join their relay (they pay $0 at check-out).
* FEATURED CLUBS: Featured Clubs will get a shout-out from our announcers at the meet. Check-out our Featured Clubs [https://runsignup.com/Race/prtcindoorclassic/Page/Featured-Clubs] page. To add your club to the page, please complete the following form [https://forms.gle/1yWX3k5W8pDJ3DLY7].
ORDER OF EVENTS: The meet will follow a rolling schedule beginning with our first event, the 3000m, which will start sharply at 10:00am. The listed times are when you should start listening for the first calls of your event. Please pay attention to the announcements as we will announce first, second, and final calls for each event.
* 9:00 AM: Doors open, track is available for warm-ups
9:30 AM: expect calls for the 3000m
9:45 AM: Begin clearing track
10:00 AM: 3000m start
10:05 AM: expect calls for 800m Dash
10:30 AM: expect calls for the 400m Sprint
11:00 AM: expect calls for the Mile
11:30 AM: expect calls for the 200m Sprint
12:30 PM: expect calls for the DMR
PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR ALL INQUIRIES (INCLUDING QUESTIONS AND ELITE INQUIRIES).
ABOUT US
PHILADELPHIA RUNNER TRACK CLUB (PRTC) is committed to fostering the growth of post-collegiate athletes in the Philadelphia area through coaching, training groups, and a supportive community. As a 509(A)2 PUBLIC CHARITY, we offer opportunities to compete at local and national levels in track, road, cross country, and trail events. Learn more about us on our website [https://www.philadelphiarunnertrackclub.com/].
FOLLOW US & CONTACT
Stay up to date with event details by following us on Instagram @prtc_indoorclassic [https://www.instagram.com/prtc_indoorclassic/] or email us at [email protected] for any inquiries.
PRESENTED BY PHILLY RUNNER AND CLOUDLINE PT
POWERED BY ON
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2026 FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL PRTC INDOOR CLASSIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA'S JANE AND DAVID OTT CENTER.
IN OUR FIRST YEAR, WE HAD OVER FIVE-HUNDRED ATHLETES FROM ACROSS THE REGION AND COUNTRY COMPETE, ATHLETES RANGING IN AGES FROM 13 TO 81, AND A MASTER'S WORLD RECORD. YOUTH CLUBS, HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS, COLLEGE CLUB TEAMS, MASTER'S TEAMS, COMMUNITY RUN CLUBS, AND ELITE POST-COLLEGIATE TEAMS ARE ALL ABLE TO FIND AN OPPORTUNITY TO FINISH THEIR INDOOR TRACK SEASON.
IN YEAR TWO, WE ARE EXPANDING OUR MEET AND ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN UNINTIMIDATING, APPROACHABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR ATHLETES FROM ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS TO COMPETE.
THE PRTC INDOOR CLASSIC IS USATF SANCTIONED AND IS ON THE WORLD ATHLETICS CALENDAR. ALL EVENTS WILL HAVE:
* Open sections: run slow to fast and grouped based on expected finish time with pacers marking milestone finish times (e.g. mile in 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, etc.) for select events.
* Masters sections: masters-athlete-only (40 years and above) sections, eligible for prize money ($800 prize pool).
* High Performance sections: optimally paced, highly competitive, elite fields with prize money ($2,000 prize pool).
STAR NEW IN 2026:
* THE 400M SPRINT: We've added the 400m Sprint to provide more opportunities to sprint athletes.
* IT COSTS LESS IF YOU'RE DOUBLING: 50%-off the costlier event if registering for the 200m, 400m, 800m, and Mile (3,000m and Distance Medley Relay excluded; applied at check-out).
* EASIER DMR REGISTRATION: This year, there will be one purchaser for each Distance Medley Relay team. This cost is applied when relay captain creates the relay team. Subsequent members must sign-up on RunSignUp and join their relay (they pay $0 at check-out).
* FEATURED CLUBS: Featured Clubs will get a shout-out from our announcers at the meet. Check-out our Featured Clubs [https://runsignup.com/Race/prtcindoorclassic/Page/Featured-Clubs] page. To add your club to the page, please complete the following form [https://forms.gle/1yWX3k5W8pDJ3DLY7].
ORDER OF EVENTS: The meet will follow a rolling schedule beginning with our first event, the 3000m, which will start sharply at 10:00am. The listed times are when you should start listening for the first calls of your event. Please pay attention to the announcements as we will announce first, second, and final calls for each event.
* 9:00 AM: Doors open, track is available for warm-ups
9:30 AM: expect calls for the 3000m
9:45 AM: Begin clearing track
10:00 AM: 3000m start
10:05 AM: expect calls for 800m Dash
10:30 AM: expect calls for the 400m Sprint
11:00 AM: expect calls for the Mile
11:30 AM: expect calls for the 200m Sprint
12:30 PM: expect calls for the DMR
PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR ALL INQUIRIES (INCLUDING QUESTIONS AND ELITE INQUIRIES).
ABOUT US
PHILADELPHIA RUNNER TRACK CLUB (PRTC) is committed to fostering the growth of post-collegiate athletes in the Philadelphia area through coaching, training groups, and a supportive community. As a 509(A)2 PUBLIC CHARITY, we offer opportunities to compete at local and national levels in track, road, cross country, and trail events. Learn more about us on our website [https://www.philadelphiarunnertrackclub.com/].
FOLLOW US & CONTACT
Stay up to date with event details by following us on Instagram @prtc_indoorclassic [https://www.instagram.com/prtc_indoorclassic/] or email us at [email protected] for any inquiries.
Races
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800m Dash
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 7th March 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$38.10
We ask that all entrants reasonably expect to run 4:00 or faster on race day. If you'd like to double, you get 50%-off the higher cost event if you're racing 200m, 400m, or Mile (applied at checkout). We are planning on having Open (mixed gender, slow to fast), Masters (men and women), and High Performance sections for this event. Section organization will be determined by timing officials based on field size and depth to ensure safe racing conditions for all athletes. -
200m Sprint
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 7th March 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$32.80
If you'd like to double, you get 50%-off the higher cost event if you're racing the 200m, 800m, or Mile (applied at checkout). We are planning on having Open (mixed gender, slow to fast), Masters (men and women), and High Performance sections for this event. Section organization will be determined by timing officials based on field size and depth to ensure safe racing conditions for all athletes. -
400m Sprint
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 7th March 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$32.80
If you'd like to double, you get 50%-off the higher cost event if you're racing the 200m, 800m, or Mile (applied at checkout). We are planning on having Open (mixed gender, slow to fast), Masters (men and women), and High Performance sections for this event. Section organization will be determined by timing officials based on field size and depth to ensure safe racing conditions for all athletes. -
Mile
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 7th March 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$43.40
We ask that all entrants reasonably expect to run 10:00 or faster on race day. if you'd like to double, you get 50%-off the higher cost event if you're racing 200m, 400m, or 800m (applied at checkout). We are planning on having Open (mixed gender, slow to fast), Masters (men and women), and High Performance sections for this event. Section organization will be determined by timing officials based on field size and depth to ensure safe racing conditions for all athletes. -
3000m
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 7th March 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$48.70
We ask that all entrants reasonably expect to run 15:00 or faster on race day. We are planning on having Open (mixed gender, slow to fast) and High Performance sections for this event. Section organization will be determined by timing officials based on field size and depth to ensure safe racing conditions for all athletes. -
Distance Medley Relay
Sat 7th March 2026 (10:00AM EST)
Free
Relay set-up cost is $100. Late (after 2/22/2025) is $125. The DMR is open to individuals of all genders. Teams can be single gender or mixed gender. To register, the first person on your team needs to select "Create Relay Team" during the registration process. Be sure to let your teammates know the team name you select. Then, the next three people can opt to join that team. Matching singlets are suggested but are not required. There will be one purchaser for each Distance Medley Relay team. This cost is applied when relay captain creates the relay team. Subsequent members must sign-up on RunSignUp and join their relay (they pay $0 at check-out). Section organization will be determined by timing officials based on field size and depth to ensure safe racing conditions for all athletes. -
4x400m (Invite Only)
Sat 7th March 2026 (10:00AM EST)
Free
Targeting 3:44
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The PRTC Indoor Classic: All-comer's indoor track meet hosted by Philadelphia Runner Track Club
