Penn Relays, In Conjunction With On, Rises To World Athletics Silver Status
Penn Relays, In Conjunction With On, Rises To World Athletics Silver Status
More prize money, more World Athletics points, more prestige.
More prize money, more World Athletics points, more prestige.
The Penn Relays presented by Toyota, already one of the United States' premiere track and field events on the global stage, just announced it has been designated Continental Tour Silver status by World Athletics in 2024—a pivotal year for the sport with the Paris Olympic Games in August.
The move makes The Penn Relays one of just five Silver or Gold events in the United States.
On, the Zurich-based athletic brand that supports one of the world's top training groups in Boulder, Colo., played a critical part in this development for The Penn Relays.
“The Penn Relays’ partnership with On has been a key component in our ability to attract and host some of the best track and field athletes in the world over the last few years,” said Steve Dolan, the Frank Dolson Director of The Penn Relays. “Thanks to On’s continued support, we are very pleased to announce that the 128th running of the Penn Relays will be elevated to Silver status on the World Athletics tour. Both the individual Olympic Development events and the Global Relays are sure to provide an incredible experience for the elite competitors and the spirited crowd in Franklin Field.”
At Silver status, athletes will acquire more World Athletics points toward Olympic Games qualification and world ranking. Additionally, it will increase prize money for athlete performance, in hand, providing for a more top-tiered event for fans.
"The Penn Relays has a beautiful heritage of bringing together athletes and fans to celebrate performance, achievement and community," said Britt Olsen, GM, Americas at On. "We are excited to be a driving player to defining the next chapter of Penn Relays to further solidify the event as a major moment in U.S. track and field."
For the 2024 Penn Relays, 12 elite events will make the move to Silver status:
- M/W 400m
- M/W 800m
- Men’s Mile
- Women’s 1,500m
- M/W High Jump
- M/W 4x100m Global Relays
- M/W 4x400m Global Relays
As mentioned above, the recent addition of the Global Relays in partnership with World Athletics will be a part of the Continental Tour Silver status, bringing in teams from all over the world ahead of the World Relays in the Bahamas and the Olympic Games in Paris this summer.
How to watch The Penn Relays 2024
The 2024 Penn Relays will stream LIVE on FloTrack.
What date is The Penn Relays 2024?
The 2024 Penn Relays will be contested from April 25-27.
How old is The Penn Relays?
The Penn Relays is the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States, hosted annually since April 21, 1895 by the University of Pennsylvania at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
Where to buy tickets for The Penn Relays 2024
Join the excitement from April 25-27 at historic Franklin Field and buy your tickets today! The price will increase on April 1 and again on race day, so click HERE to buy now.