The PRTC Indoor Classic: All-comer's indoor track meet hosted by Philadelphia Runner Track Club

  • Date Mon 2nd March 2026 - Wed 4th March 2026
  • Time 10:00AM EST
  • Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Price Free - $54.00
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances Sprint, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at The PRTC Indoor Classic, an all-comer's indoor track meet taking place from March 2nd to March 4th, 2026, at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania's Jane and David Ott Center in Philadelphia. This event promises to be bigger and better in its second year, building on the success of the inaugural meet that saw over 500 athletes ranging in age from 13 to 81, including a master's world record!

Athletes of all experience levels will have a chance to compete across various distances, including the exciting new 400m sprint, 200m, 800m, mile, and the Distance Medley Relay. The event is USATF sanctioned and part of the World Athletics calendar, ensuring a high standard of competition. With a rolling schedule starting at 10:00 AM on March 2nd, all participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and athleticism. Whether you’re a community club member, a high school team, or an elite runner, this is your opportunity to shine on the track. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this fantastic event in the heart of Philadelphia!

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 the 3,000m at 10:00am and will approximately follow the schedule below, please listen for calls for your event and note that the event sections are run in the following order: Slow to Fast Open/Community Heats -> Female Top Masters -> Male Top Masters -> Female High Performance -> Male High Performance.

HERE IS THE APPROXIMATE MEET DAY ROLLING SCHEDULE:

9:00 AM: Doors open, track is available for warm-ups
9:30 AM: First call for the 3000m
9:45 AM: Begin clearing track
10:00 AM: 3000m
11:25 AM: 800m Dash
12:00 PM: 400m Sprint

PODIUM CEREMONY FOR 3000M, 800M, AND 400M.

1:00 PM: Mile
2:30 PM: 200m Sprint
3:25 PM: Distance Medley Relay

PODIUM CEREMONY FOR MILE, 200M, AND DMR

BREAK TO PREPARE FOR THE WORLD RECORD ATTEMPTS AND WORLD QUALIFIER ATTEMPTS

4:15 PM: 4x400m (Shadow Project Track Club Age Group World Record Attempt)
4:25 PM: Pro/Elite 800m
4:35 PM: Pro/Elite 1500m

PLEASE EMAIL INDOORCLASSIC@PHILADELPHIARUNNERTRACKCLUB.COM 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 PHILADELPHIARUNNERTC@GMAIL.COM for any inquiries.

Races

  • 800m Dash

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    Sat 7th March 2026 (10:00AM EST)

    $43.40

    CLOSED
    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. $3.10 Fee

    Sat 7th March 2026 (10:00AM EST)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    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. $3.40 Fee

    Sat 7th March 2026 (10:00AM EST)

    $43.40

    CLOSED
    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. $3.70 Fee

    Sat 7th March 2026 (10:00AM EST)

    $48.70

    CLOSED
    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. $4.00 Fee

    Sat 7th March 2026 (10:00AM EST)

    $54.00

    CLOSED
    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

    CLOSED
    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

    CLOSED
    Targeting 3:44
  • 1500m (Invite Only)

    Mon 2nd March 2026 (10:00AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED

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