Front Runners New York’s 13th Annual Indoor Track Meet will be held Friday, March 23 at 7 PM. Register now!
Order of events:
- 1 Mile
- 4 x 200M Relay
- 1500M Race Walk
- 60M Dash
- Distance Medley Relay (1200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m)
- 400 Meters
- 2 Miles
- 200 Meters
- 800 Meters
- 4x400m Relays
You can register in advance online or in person at the Armory starting at 6:30 PM on March 23. Seeding will take place in person on the day of the meet.
This annual event gathers some of the most serious track talent around but also offers novice tracksters the chance to be involved in a professionally timed meet on one of the fastest tracks in the country. The club holds the event at the Armory Track and Field Center at 168 St. and Fort Washington Avenue in Upper Manhattan. Events often include the 60-meter dash and the 200-meter, 400-meter and 800-meter sprints, as well as longer distances such as the one and two-mile and relays.
A special thanks goes to Cara and Jerry Macari of Urban Athletics for sponsoring our track meet.
FRNY Track Meet FAQs
When and where is the FRNY track meet taking place?
The track meet will start at 7pm on Friday March 23, 2012 at the Armory Track and Field Center located at 216 Fort Washington Ave New York, NY 10032. To get to the Armory Track, take the 1, A or C train to 168th Street.
Is the track meet open to all runners?
Anyone who is 18 years of age or older, or who is 14-17 years of age and has written parental consent, is eligible to participate in the FRNY track meet.
How can I register for the meet?
You can register each individual athlete online. Otherwise, you may also register on the day of the meet. The entry fee is the same on the day of the meet.
What is the entrance fee for individuals and relays?
The entry fee of the meet is $20 per athlete, which entitles you to run as many races as you want, including relays. All relay members must be registered, and the same $20 fee applies for relay runners, even if you do not plan on running any individual events. We encourage you to run multiple events, as there is no limit.
Online pre-registration is encouraged. On the day of the event, cash is preferred. Checks will be accepted, and can be made out to Front Runners New York. Credit Cards are not accepted. You can register each individual athlete online. Otherwise, you can register on the day of the meet as well. The entry fee is the same on the day of the meet.
Are there awards?
Yes! Urban Athletics gift certificates will be awarded to the top overall winners (1st through 3rd place) in each event as well as the top relay team for each relay event. Medals will be awarded to age group winners (1st through 3rd place) in every event. Relays are not broken down into age groups for medals. Individuals in high school planning on running in college cannot accept prize money.
What are the age groups for medals?
Age groups for awards will be under 19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, & 70+ years.
Is there a sponsor for the meet?
The FRNY Track Meet is sponsored by Urban Athletics located at 2 World Financial Center (in The Winter Garden) or 1291 Madison Avenue at 92nd Street.
Is the meet sanctioned by USATF?
Yes. The meet is USATF sanctioned, but you do not need to be a USATF member to participate in the meet.
What is the schedule/order of events?
- 1 Mile
- 4 x 200M Relay
- 1500M Race Walk
- 60M Dash
- Distance Medley Relay (1200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m)
- 400 Meters
- 2 Miles
- 200 Meters
- 800 Meters
- 4x400m Relays
What is the gender order for each race?
Women will run before men in every event. Smaller races may be conducted with women and men together, but will be announced in advance.
Can I wear track spikes?
You are allowed to wear up to ¼ inch pyramid spikes. This will be enforced by Armory staff prior to racing.
Is there going to be FAT Timing?
Yes. All events are fully automatic timed.
Is there a locker room to change clothes?
No, but bathrooms are located on the second floor and third floor of the Armory and can be used to change clothing.
Further Questions?
For more information, email meet directors Kelsey Louie and Derek Petti. For questions or concerns about the online registration process you may email FRNY President Megan Jenkins.
