You Can Race Allyson Felix This Weekend at 150m at Arcadia To Support USATF Foundation
by USATF Foundation Press Release
April 4, 2022
April 5, 2022 update: – The Allyson Felix 150m race at Arcadia has been canceled. The meet is still hoping to honor Allyson ins some way this weekend.
ARCADIA, CA – This is your chance to race against Allyson Felix!
The USATF Foundation is inviting track & field fans to the 2022 Arcadia Invitational on Saturday, April 9th to celebrate Allyson Felix’s final competitive season. While the meet is traditionally one of the top high school meets in the country, it’s also your opportunity to join the fun by securing a lane on the track to compete against Allyson in a 150m Charity Race. The event is reserved for Allyson and 8 charity participants to race under the lights in front of a packed stadium.
To be considered for a spot on the starting line with Allyson, a $2500 donation is required. 100% of the gift will go to support track & field by being equally divided between the Foundation’s elite grant program www.usatffoundation.org and one of Allyson’s favorite charities, Right To Play www.righttoplayusa.org. We expect the lanes to fill quickly so please contact the USATF Foundation office to secure your spot at info@usatffoundation.org. A representative from the Foundation will contact you shortly after receiving your inquiry.
Allyson has stamped her place in history with all her amazing accomplishments:
- 11 x Olympic Medalist – the most decorated American Track & Field Olympian in History
- 5-time US Olympian: 2004, ‘08, ‘12, ‘16 & ‘21
- US National Titles: 1 x 100m, 6 x 200m, 3 x 400m – First female to win US National titles at 100m, 200m & 400m
- 6 x Arcadia Invitational Champion: 100m & 200m 2001, ’02 & ‘03
- Among the 2022 Time Magazine’s Women of the Year honorees
We are also accepting matching donations from businesses and corporations to further support our cause. If you have an interest in making a matching donation, please contact The USATF Foundation at info@usatffoundation.org. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to seeing you on the track!