31st annual series .  .  .  for walkers and runners of every age
2008 INDOOR TRACK MEETS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 AND FEBRUARY 3
Thomas Jefferson Community Center
3501 South 2nd Street, Arlington, Virginia 22204
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EVENTS and approximate start times:             Procedures
  •   7:45 am   800-Meter Race Walk
  •   7:45 am 1500- & 3000-Meter Race Walk
  •   8:15 am     55-Meter Run
  •   9:00 am  One-Mile Run
  •   9:30 am   400-Meter Run & 4x400 Relay
  • 10:10 am   800-Meter Run
  • 10:35 am   200-Meter Run & 4x200 Relay
  • 11:30 am 3000-Meter Run
  • For young athletes up through 8th grade
  • One heat, followed by race-walk clinic for young athletes
  • 5 heats:  Youth, women, open (>5:00), elite (<5:00), masters (40+)
  • Heats by age and gender
  • Heats by age and gender
  • Heats by age and gender
  • Heats by age and gender
  • One heat
  •   7:45 am Long jump clinic
  •  10:00 am Shot put clinic

  • Note: We record individual times only in the racewalks, 1-mile, and 3000-meter, but not in the shorter events.
  • Track:   Fast soft urethane four-lane 200-meter indoor track · Eight laps to the mile, 20-meter turn radius.
  • If you use starting blocks for 55-meter, please bring your own
  • NO SPIKES -- NOT METAL, NOT PLASTIC, NOT CERAMIC.   No food allowed in the gym.
  • Directions: From DC or Capital Beltway (I-495), take Arlington Blvd (Route 50) to Glebe Road (Route 120) southbound to 2nd Street South. At the 7-11, turn left (east). TJ is on your left. Parking is free.
  • Or from Route 50, turn south on Irving Street and right (west) onto 2nd Street South.
  • Or from I-395, take Glebe Road (Route 120) northbound 3 miles to 2nd Street South, then turn right to TJ.
  • For more info: call 703-927-4833 and leave a message · For DCRRC, 703-241-0395 · For PVTC, 703-481-3530
  • Conducted in co-operation with Arlington Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources.
  • Free for children up to 8th grade, thanks to D.C. ROAD RUNNERS CLUB    www.dcroadrunners.org
  • Ribbons for every youth finisher, thanks to POTOMAC VALLEY TRACK CLUB      www.pvtc.org
  • $  3.00 per meet for high school students
  • $  4.00 per meet for DCRRC or PVTC members
  • $  5.00 per meet for all others
  • Register on-line via www.pvtc.org or register by mail
    Send this form and your check to PVTC, 611 South Ivy Street, Arlington VA 22204

    Name ___________________________________ Phone ________________________ Age _______ M/F ____

    Address ________________________________ City, State, ZIP __________________________________

    Expect me: [__] JANUARY 20 - [__] FEBRUARY 3
    [_] Free (Children up to 8th grade)
    [_] $3 per meet x__ meets (high school students)
    [_] $4 per meet x__ meets (DCRRC or PVTC members)
    [_] $5 per meet x__ meets (all others)
    [_] To help keep these meets free for children, here is a donation of $ ______ . Total enclosed: $ ______
    [_] I will help as a volunteer. Please call me. WE NEED TIMERS FOR 55-METER - 8 am to 9 am
    For more info about volunteering, see http://pvtc.org/timers.htm or e-mail RACEDIRECTOR@ATT.NET


    I know running a race is a potentially hazardous activity.  I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained.  I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relevant to my ability to safely complete this event.  I assume all risks associated with running in this event, including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, and conditions of the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.  Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release all sponsors, including Arlington County VA, their elected and appointed officials and employees, DC Road Runners Club, Potomac Valley Track Club, RRCA, USATF, Runners World Magazine, their officers, directors, agents, and employees, and all officials of this event from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.  I understand this event is conducted under the regulations of Arlington County VA.  I agree to release my name and photo for publicity purposes.  I understand that my name and address will be provided to the sponsors of this event, including Runner's World magazine.  Parent or guardian must sign for children under 18. 

    Signature (Parent or Guardian if under 18) __________________________________________ Date ______________



    Other Indoor Meets in the Potomac Valley Region:
  • January 13, January 27, February 3 -- Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex | Official website
  • Saturday, February 23, 2008 -- Sportsplex Masters USATF Eastern Regional Masters Track and Field Indoor Championships, Prince George's Sports and Learning Center Landover, MD
    Throwing events start at 8 am, other events at 9 am.
    Full entry details will be available in December, with on-line registration expected.
  • Saturday, July 19, 2008 -- USATF Eastern Regional Masters Track and Field Outdoor Championships Howard Community College Columbia, MD
    Throwing events start at 8 am, other events by 10 am
    Full entry details, including on-line registration will be available in February

    Indoor tracks in DC Area with 8-lap-per-mile indoor tracks:

  • PG Sports and Learning Complex -- open to the public free mornings 6-10 am
  • Thomas Jefferson Community Center -- open to the public, $5 for Arlington residents; $10 for others
  • Episcopal High School -- odd track, open odd hours
  • Georgetown University Yates Field House -- formerly $5 per visit with GU host, maybe more now
  • George Mason University Field House -- closed to the public, except on special occasions
  • Some private gyms have 10-lap-per-mile indoor tracks