2026 CTC Summer Youth Track Series

Athletes should arrive each week by 5:30 PM to check in and pick up their bib. Review the weekly schedule below for warm-up and race start times.

Welcome to the Summer Series!

The Columbia Track Club is proud to bring back our annual Summer Youth Track Series at Rock Bridge High School. Whether your child is just getting started or pushing for a new personal best, this program is built to grow confidence and spark a lasting love for track and field.

This season, we’re adding pre-printed athlete bibs and digital results to improve the experience, while continuing to use a hand-timing system.

Series at a Glance

When: Four Wednesdays in June (June 3, 10, 17, 24).
Time: Volunteers arrive at 5:30 PM. We pack up by 8:30 PM.
Where: Rock Bridge High School Track.
Cost: $5 per athlete ($10 max per family)
Registration Window: Opens April 25 at 8:00 AM CDT and closes firmly on May 24. Age group is determined by the athlete’s age on June 3.
Capacity: Limited to the first 300 athletes! (Note: There is absolutely no in-person registration this year, so please sign up online early!)
Weather Policy: Updates posted on the [CTC Facebook Page] by 5:00 PM. No make-up dates for lightning/heavy rain.

Youth Track Series Schedule

- 5:30 PM: Check-In Gate Opens (Pick up your bibs!)
- 6:00 PM: Group Warm-up in Center Field
- 6:15 PM: Field Events Open(Note the delayed start for opening night!)
  - Boys: Long Jump (Ages 4+)
  - Girls: Shot Put (Ages 5+)
  - Note: Field events run continuously but will close when the 1 mile run begins. Please get your attempts in early!
- 6:15 PM: Running Events Begin
  - 50m Dash (Ages 3-4)
  - 100m Dash (Ages 4-5)
  - 800m Run (Ages 6+)
  - 200m Dash (Boys Only this week, Ages 5+)
  - 400m Dash (Ages 6+)
  - 1 Mile Run (Ages 6+)
- 8:15 PM: Anticipated Meet Conclusion
- 5:30 PM: Check-In Gate Opens
- 5:50 PM: Group Warm-up in Center Field
- 6:00 PM: Field Events Open * Girls: Long Jump (Ages 4+)
  - Boys: Shot Put (Ages 5+)
  - Note: Field events run continuously but will close when the 1 mile run begins. Please get your attempts in early!
- 6:00 PM: Running Events Begin
  - 50m Dash (Ages 3-4)
  - 100m Dash (Ages 4-5)
  - 800m Run (Ages 6+)
  - 200m Dash (Girls Only this week, Ages 5+)
  - 400m Dash (Ages 6+)
  - 1 Mile Run (Ages 6+)
- 8:15 PM: Anticipated Meet Conclusion
- 5:30 PM: Check-In Gate Opens
- 5:50 PM: Group Warm-up in Center Field
- 6:00 PM: Field Events Open * Boys: Long Jump (Ages 4+)
  - Girls: Shot Put (Ages 5+)
  - Note: Field events run continuously but will close when the 1 mile run begins. Please get your attempts in early!
- 6:00 PM: Running Events Begin
  - 50m Dash (Ages 3-4)
  - 100m Dash (Ages 4-5)
  - 800m Run (Ages 6+)
  - 200m Dash (Boys Only this week, Ages 5+)
  - 400m Dash (Ages 6+)
  - 1 Mile Run (Ages 6+)
- 8:15 PM: Anticipated Meet Conclusion
- 5:30 PM: Check-In Gate Opens
- 5:50 PM: Group Warm-up in Center Field
- 6:00 PM: Field Events Open * Girls: Long Jump (Ages 4+)
  - Boys: Shot Put (Ages 5+)
  - Note: Field events run continuously but will close when the 1 mile run begins. Please get your attempts in early!
- 6:00 PM: Running Events Begin
  - 50m Dash (Ages 3-4)
  - 100m Dash (Ages 4-5)
  - 800m Run (Ages 6+)
  - 200m Dash (Girls Only this week, Ages 5+)
  - 400m Dash (Ages 6+)
  - 1 Mile Run (Ages 6+)
- Awards: Personal Improvement Ribbons are handed out tonight for athletes who showed improvement over the four-week series!
- 8:15 PM: Anticipated Meet Conclusion

When: Four Wednesdays in June (June 3, 10, 17, 24).
Time: Check in begins at 5:30 PM. We anticipate finishing by 8:15 PM.
Where: Rock Bridge High School Track.

Rules & Safety

To keep 300 kids safe and ensure our digital timing runs smoothly, we ask all families to follow these simple rules:

The Check-In & Bibs: When you arrive, go straight to the Pavillion. Bib numbers are required for athletes running the 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1 Mile. (If your child is ONLY running the 50m/100m, bibs are not required, but check-in is still required!)
Warm-ups: All participants are highly encouraged to join the group warm-up session.
The Bullpen: When an event is called over the speakers, athletes will report to the center of the football field (The Bullpen). Our volunteers will help organize them by age and walk them to the starting line.
Hydration: Water and cups provided (limited supply); please bring your own water bottle!
Pets: No pets allowed on the track or in the stands.
The Spectator Boundary: For the safety of the kids and the accuracy of our timing crew, parents are not allowed on the infield or at the finish line tent.(Exception: Parents of 50m and 100m dashers may use the designated spectator area near the finish line and assist younger children if needed). More information on this to come.
Awards: 50m and 100m ribbons are given immediately at the finish line. All other ribbons (1st-6th place and participation) are handed out at the Awards Table a couple minutes after the final heat of an event finishes.

Results are updated live during the meet! Scan the QR codes around the track and on your kids' bib or click your athlete's age group below to see their times. There will be no paper results posted at the pavilion this year. Field events will be posted at the conclusion of the meet or at the end of the next business day. Awards for the field events will be available the next week. For week 4, we currently plan on mailing the ribbons out.