Track Stars Youth Track Festival #1
- Date Sun 12th July 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Downingtown, Pennsylvania
- Price $11.60
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of athleticism and community spirit at the Track Stars Youth Track Festival #1, taking place on Sunday, July 12th, 2026, in beautiful Downingtown, Chester! This vibrant event invites young athletes, from elementary to middle school, to showcase their speed and skills in a variety of races, including the thrilling Youth Open Mile and engaging Fun Runs.
Participants can look forward to competing in multiple heats of the Youth Open Mile, with awards presented to the top three finishers in each division. Not to be missed are the fun-filled races for our youngest athletes, featuring a 30-meter Toddler Dash for kids aged 4 and under, and a 400-meter Fun Run for 1st graders and younger. The festival is open to all aspiring runners, providing a fantastic opportunity for non-Track Stars athletes to join in the fun and get timed in their mile runs! With awards, ribbons, and plenty of cheering from parents and friends, this event promises to be a memorable day for all. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this fantastic youth track festival!
Participants can look forward to competing in multiple heats of the Youth Open Mile, with awards presented to the top three finishers in each division. Not to be missed are the fun-filled races for our youngest athletes, featuring a 30-meter Toddler Dash for kids aged 4 and under, and a 400-meter Fun Run for 1st graders and younger. The festival is open to all aspiring runners, providing a fantastic opportunity for non-Track Stars athletes to join in the fun and get timed in their mile runs! With awards, ribbons, and plenty of cheering from parents and friends, this event promises to be a memorable day for all. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this fantastic youth track festival!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION OPEN TO PUBLIC FOR YOUTH MILE & FUN RUN AT TRACK STARS YOUTH TRACK FESTIVAL JULY 12TH
Track Stars, a non-profit youth track and field club, powered by Chester County Students & Alum is hosting their annual Youth Track Meet for their three local teams. See more about teams here: https://www.trackstars.org/Run
Non-track stars athletes interested in getting a timed mile or seeing what we are all about are welcome to register for our two open community events. Sign-Up for a chance to Keep Movin!
Session 2 Track Stars athletes looking to join this event should use this sign-up to enter meet.
NO SESSION 1 ATHLETES SHOULD USE THIS RUNSIGNUP!
YOUTH OPEN MILE
* 2 Heats ran COED - Elementary than Middle School
* Top 3 in 4 Award Divisions receive ribbons - Elementary Girls, Elementary Boys, Middle School Girls, Middle School Boys
* FAT Timing, Waterfall start (no lanes)
* Lap Counters
* Full Mile (not 1600m)
FUN RUNS
* PreK / 4 & Under TODDLER 30M DASH . 8 kids at a time / no lanes. No Timing. Plastic medals/ribbons for all.
* 1st Grade / 6 & Under FUN RUN 400M. 1 Lap around track / 1 heat. Running Clock. Plastic medals/ribbons for all.
TRACK SCHEDULE
Arrival & Warm-Ups 9:30AM
Coaches Meeting 9:45AM
Hurdles 10:00AM START
22 80mH U8 Girls then Boys
24 80mH U9 Girls then Boys
27 80mH U11 Girls then Boys
30 100m Hurdles U13 & U15 Girls then Boys
100m Dash 10:15AM START
Girls then Boys U8, U9, U11, U13, U15
400m Dash 10:30AM START
Girls then Boys U8, U9, U11, U13, U15
Break for COACHES AWARDS & LEAGUE PHOTOS AT BLEACHERS
4U & 6U FUN RUNS APPROX 11:15 AM
30m Toddler Dash PreK & Younger
400m Fun Run 1st Grade & Younger
800m Run 11:30 AM
Girls then Boys U8, U9, U11, U13, U15
200m Dash 11:45 AM
Girls then Boys U8, U9, U11, U13, U15
Coaches Coed 4 x 100 Relay 11:55 AM
Winner Gets 5 Bonus Points to Team Score
YOUTH OPEN MILE RUN APPROX 12:00 PM
4 Heats Girls then Boys - Elementary & Middle School
Girls 4 x 100m Relays - U9, U11, U15
Boys 4 x 100m Relays - U9, U11, U15
Mixed 4 x 400m Relays - 1 Heat
Trophy Ceremony
GENERAL RULES
* Athletes should know what events they are running and the parents should listen to be aware of when they are occurring. Schedules are rolling and events may start earlier than posted.
* Cheering is great! But no parents on or inside the track.
* No flash photography, bells, or horns.
* False starts result in a double gun/whistle and recall of runners to restart the race.
* FAT Timing, Starting Gun/Whistle.
* Award Divisions by Gender and Birth Year. NB Gender will compete in the Boys Division.
AWARDS
* Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd will be given out at the awards table approx 15 minutes after the event goes off. Athletes can check the awards table to view their results post race.
* PR Ribbons for all first time races/events or Personal Records
* Participation Medals / Team Pins are given out at Chapter Practices not Meets
* T-Shirts & Other Items will be for sale
COMMUNITY ENTRY
* Non-team members track stars session 1 mini league athletes - $10 Fun Run Sign-Up
Non- team members track stars session 1 major league athletes - $10 Youth Open Mile
FUN RUN RULES
* No placements / Times
* No Lanes
* Everyone gets ribbon/plastic medal
Track Stars, a non-profit youth track and field club, powered by Chester County Students & Alum is hosting their annual Youth Track Meet for their three local teams. See more about teams here: https://www.trackstars.org/Run
Non-track stars athletes interested in getting a timed mile or seeing what we are all about are welcome to register for our two open community events. Sign-Up for a chance to Keep Movin!
Session 2 Track Stars athletes looking to join this event should use this sign-up to enter meet.
NO SESSION 1 ATHLETES SHOULD USE THIS RUNSIGNUP!
YOUTH OPEN MILE
* 2 Heats ran COED - Elementary than Middle School
* Top 3 in 4 Award Divisions receive ribbons - Elementary Girls, Elementary Boys, Middle School Girls, Middle School Boys
* FAT Timing, Waterfall start (no lanes)
* Lap Counters
* Full Mile (not 1600m)
FUN RUNS
* PreK / 4 & Under TODDLER 30M DASH . 8 kids at a time / no lanes. No Timing. Plastic medals/ribbons for all.
* 1st Grade / 6 & Under FUN RUN 400M. 1 Lap around track / 1 heat. Running Clock. Plastic medals/ribbons for all.
TRACK SCHEDULE
Arrival & Warm-Ups 9:30AM
Coaches Meeting 9:45AM
Hurdles 10:00AM START
22 80mH U8 Girls then Boys
24 80mH U9 Girls then Boys
27 80mH U11 Girls then Boys
30 100m Hurdles U13 & U15 Girls then Boys
100m Dash 10:15AM START
Girls then Boys U8, U9, U11, U13, U15
400m Dash 10:30AM START
Girls then Boys U8, U9, U11, U13, U15
Break for COACHES AWARDS & LEAGUE PHOTOS AT BLEACHERS
4U & 6U FUN RUNS APPROX 11:15 AM
30m Toddler Dash PreK & Younger
400m Fun Run 1st Grade & Younger
800m Run 11:30 AM
Girls then Boys U8, U9, U11, U13, U15
200m Dash 11:45 AM
Girls then Boys U8, U9, U11, U13, U15
Coaches Coed 4 x 100 Relay 11:55 AM
Winner Gets 5 Bonus Points to Team Score
YOUTH OPEN MILE RUN APPROX 12:00 PM
4 Heats Girls then Boys - Elementary & Middle School
Girls 4 x 100m Relays - U9, U11, U15
Boys 4 x 100m Relays - U9, U11, U15
Mixed 4 x 400m Relays - 1 Heat
Trophy Ceremony
GENERAL RULES
* Athletes should know what events they are running and the parents should listen to be aware of when they are occurring. Schedules are rolling and events may start earlier than posted.
* Cheering is great! But no parents on or inside the track.
* No flash photography, bells, or horns.
* False starts result in a double gun/whistle and recall of runners to restart the race.
* FAT Timing, Starting Gun/Whistle.
* Award Divisions by Gender and Birth Year. NB Gender will compete in the Boys Division.
AWARDS
* Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd will be given out at the awards table approx 15 minutes after the event goes off. Athletes can check the awards table to view their results post race.
* PR Ribbons for all first time races/events or Personal Records
* Participation Medals / Team Pins are given out at Chapter Practices not Meets
* T-Shirts & Other Items will be for sale
COMMUNITY ENTRY
* Non-team members track stars session 1 mini league athletes - $10 Fun Run Sign-Up
Non- team members track stars session 1 major league athletes - $10 Youth Open Mile
FUN RUN RULES
* No placements / Times
* No Lanes
* Everyone gets ribbon/plastic medal
Races
-
Youth Open Mile (Rising 2nd Graders & Older)
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 12th July 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 01 JUL -
Youth Fun Run (Rising 1st Graders & Younger)
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 12th July 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 01 JUL
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