Unfortunately, our annual track meet has been cancelled for May 9. We are exploring potentially holding a meet in the summer, pending developments with COVID-19.
The 2020 Dashing Whippets Track Meet will be on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the East River Park Track, (East 6th Street and the East River). Registration opens at 8:00. First event is at at 8:30 am. The track is accessible via pedestrian overpasses at East 10th or East 6th Street. A CitiBike docking station is at Avenue D and 6th Street.
Order of Events:
- The Jessyca Scarpone 5000
In honor of our beloved teammate and friend.
Presented by Brooklyn Running Company - 4 x 200 meter relay
Presented by Zensah - 1 Mile
Presented by Tracksmith
- 400 meter
Presented by Athleta
- Kids 100 meters
- 800 meter
Presented by Ciele
- Distance Medley Relay (1200 – 400 – 800 – 1600)
Presented by Finish Line Physical Therapy - 4 x 400 meter relay
Presented by Strava
The 5000 will start at 8:30 am. The 4 x 200 will start at 9:45 at the earliest.
The mile will start at 10 at the earliest (possibly later if the 5000 runs long). The schedule will be rolling after that. Women’s heats will be held before men’s heats. For events with more than one heat, heats will be held with the fastest first.
The cost to enter in advance is $15 to run as many events as you want to run. The price will increase to $20 on raceday. The meet will be USATF sanctioned and will be officiated by USATF officials.
Prizes:
Non-relay events: $100 gift card for first place; $50 gift card for second place. (Women’s and men’s events awarded equally).
Relay events: each member in the 1st place finishing squad receives a $50 gift card. Note: in the 4 x 400, winners each receive an annual Strava Summit membership. (Women’s and men’s events awarded equally).
Please join us in thanking our generous partners and friends for supporting this event:
