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Penn Relays
Quakers make history at 128th running of Penn Relays
Penn athletes had several noteworthy performances on the track and in the field at the Relays at Franklin Field.
Athletes brave rain, power through 127th running of Penn Relays
The showcase, the oldest and largest track competition in the United States, was held Thursday through Saturday at Franklin Field.
The 126th running of the Penn Relays
The Relays returned to Franklin Field last Thursday through Saturday for the first time since 2019.
‘Young Quakers’ from West Philadelphia schools will compete in Penn Relays
Over 30 students from Young Quakers Community Athletics, a collaboration between the Netter Center for Community Partnerships, Penn Athletics, and West Philadelphia public schools, will compete in the Penn Relays.
The return of the Penn Relays, directed by Steve Dolan
Dolan, the Frank Dolson Director of the Penn Relays, discusses the resumption of the world-famous meet after a two-year break, notable athletes who will be competing, new programming and features, and what makes the Relays so special.
Steve Dolan named new director of the Penn Relays
Currently the James P. Tuppeny/Betty J. Costanza Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Penn, Dolan succeeds Dave Johnson, who announced his retirement as director in September 2020.
Penn Relays to host Philadelphia Metropolitan Collegiate Invitational
The local-only, collegiate-only, invitation-only track competition will be held on April 24 at Franklin Field.
Penn Athletics cancels traditional Penn Relays
If health conditions in the city continue to improve, the Relays plan to sponsor three separate track meets in coming months.
AD Calhoun talks college sports (or lack thereof) during the pandemic
The director of athletics and recreation discusses COVID-19’s impact on college sports, her work with the NCAA, changing eligibility and compensation guidelines, and why the college basketball season may end with May Madness instead of March Madness.
Penn Relays to keep running with first-ever Digital Penn Relays
On April 24, the iconic Penn Relays go online. The digital event will feature a Minecraft competition, virtual tables, and a workout class.
In the News
Penn wants Philly to be a global track destination. Bringing more pros to town is part of it
Penn Relays director Steve Dolan and Penn athletic director Alanna Shanahan share how the new Grand Slam Track circuit event will help make Penn a global track destination.
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Watch 96-year-old Ed Cox run a 24-second 100 meters at the Penn Relays
At the 127th Penn Relays, 96-year-old Ed Cox ran the Master’s Men’s 100-meter in just over 24 seconds.
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How to watch Penn Relays: Stream track & field live, TV channel
More than 15,000 participants from high school, college, and track clubs around the world competed in more than 300 events at the Penn Relays at Franklin Field.
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Inaugural Penn Relays 5K fills gap left by pandemic delay
In addition to the 5K, Penn Relays also held running events in the spring and summer. While the three-day track and field event is still months away, the organization says they’re trying to make the Penn Relays a year-round event
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Celebrating a love of learning, teaching, and the Penn Relays
Gloria and Jim Ruffins are fans of the Penn Relays. After every event, they began hosting a party at their house. What started as eight people and pizza has grown to 68 people and a gourmet buffet. They will know life is normal again when the Relays return.
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An abbreviated Penn Relays returns for one day as the Philadelphia Metropolitan Collegiate Invitational
A field of 18 local teams, including all the Big 5 schools, will compete on April 23 at Franklin Field, with the event hosted by the Penn Relays.
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