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Runners running on the track at Franklin Field during the Penn Relays.

Quakers notch a number of noteworthy performances at Penn Relays

The 129th running of the Penn Relays was held Thursday to Saturday at Franklin Field. The three-day extravaganza features nearly 20,000 athletes of all levels.

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Thousands of athletes compete on Day 1 of the 2025 Penn Relays in Philadelphia

Thousands of athletes and fans are filling Franklin Field for the 129th Penn Relays.

Track and field world gears up for 129th Penn Relays at iconic Franklin Field in Philadelphia

The 129th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field will start Thursday, featuring remarks from Steve Dolan.

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.

penn student runs in the 2024 penn relays with a baton

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.

At Franklin Field, athletes take part in the Penn Relays while spectators watch from the stands.

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.

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.

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.

A runner jumps over a hurdle on a track.

The 126th running of the Penn Relays

The Relays returned to Franklin Field last Thursday through Saturday for the first time since 2019.

Middle school students run around a track, batons in hand

‘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.

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