I was wondering if there existed non-school affiliated track meets that anyone could compete in. As much as I love local 5Ks and time trials in my neighborhood, I was hoping to compete in a half-mile, mile, or two mile event. Would anyone happen to know if something like that exists? Thanks for reading.
Look up "all-comers" meets in your general vicinity online; that'll be your best bet.
All comers meets are common in larger cities and many towns (university towns in particular). And USATF regional, state, and local chapters often have development and championship meets. Some schools allow non-affiliated runners to participate in meets. There are opportunities but you have to dig a little.
Look at your local RRCA affiliated running clubs. I've been a member of several, and all of them would have a "track meet" in the summer with at least a mile and two mile.
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I was wondering if there existed non-school affiliated track meets that anyone could compete in. As much as I love local 5Ks and time trials in my neighborhood, I was hoping to compete in a half-mile, mile, or two mile event. Would anyone happen to know if something like that exists? Thanks for reading.
Your local USATF Association is required to host a Championship meet for youth, open, and masters. Open and Masters are often combined.
If you post what city you live in, I bet someone here could find a meet for you.
Step 1: Go to directathletics.com
Step 2: Click on "I'm an athlete entering an event"
Step 3: Click "show filters"
Step 4: Enter your location, date range, and registration type.
Colleges usually use the website to set up their events, and they'll tell you what kind of registration they accept at the meet (closed or open to public/individual)
Another way to look up meets is to find track/run clubs around you and look at their schedule.
I live in Palm Coast, FL.