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The First Annual
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Saturday June 04, 2022
at Pleasant Valley High School |
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Tentative Schedule (times subject to change based on number of heats)
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The inaugural Belmont Mile will provide high school track & field athletes with an opportunity to challenge themselves beyond their state championship meet during a series of one-mile races on the track at Pleasant Valley High School. Located minutes from interstate 80 on The Mississippi River, this setting provides an excellent location to attract some of the best talent from the Des Moines Metro Area through the Chicagoland Area and all along the Interstate 80 corridor. Don't miss your opportunity to test yourself against the best in the Midwest. An evening on the blue oval would not be complete without THE voice of Track & Field. Iowa's own Mike Jay will be here to announce the action. Of course the meet will provide much more than high school competition for track & field fans. Enjoy the competition of the community race, junior high athletes, and our field of elite athletes to complete a memorable evening.
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The Belmont Mile is excited to announce our partnership with Mike Jay's Track Guy Foundation. The Track Guy Foundation is committed to giving back to student athletes by providing running shoes to underprivileged student-athletes as well as scholarships to continue their education. A portion of your registration for the Belmont Mile will go toward the Track Guy Foundation. For more information please visit their website www.trackguyfoundation.com
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Community Races
The community races are designed to introduce the road racing crowd to Track and Field. Those familiar with the sport from high school and college will enjoy a chance to revisit the track. Test your speed on the oval in this event and learn about the excitement the track has to offer. The number of heats in this event will be determined by the number of participants registered. Heats will be assigned to group individuals based on similar ability levels.
The community races are designed to introduce the road racing crowd to Track and Field. Those familiar with the sport from high school and college will enjoy a chance to revisit the track. Test your speed on the oval in this event and learn about the excitement the track has to offer. The number of heats in this event will be determined by the number of participants registered. Heats will be assigned to group individuals based on similar ability levels.
Junior High Races
The Junior High Races are sponsored by Mike Jay's "Track Guy Foundation." Any student completing 6th 7th or 8th grade in the Spring of 2022 is eligible to enter this race.
The Junior High Races are sponsored by Mike Jay's "Track Guy Foundation." Any student completing 6th 7th or 8th grade in the Spring of 2022 is eligible to enter this race.
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High School Races
Genesis Sports Medicine will sponsor the high school races and donate $250 to the Chapmion's High School Track & Field program for each the Boys and Girls. Any student enrolled in high school during the 2021-22 school year may compete in the High School races including graduating seniors. |
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Elite Race
The Elite Races are Sponsored by Running Wild Elite. The Elite races will be one heat for each men and women and will be limited to the top 20 fastest entry times per gender. The Running Wild Elite Race Team will be presenting a cash prize $250, $150, and $100 for the top 3 for each gender. Individuals that do not qualify in the top 20 may compete in a competitive heat of the community race. Teams/Athletes that are interested may contact Devin Allbaugh at devin@runningwildusa.com |
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Packet Pick up
Packet pick up will be held at Running Wild 3216 Brady St. Davenport, IA on Friday June 3rd from 10am-7pm and Saturday June 4th from 10am-2pm. Any packets not picked up by 2pm will be available at the PVHS track by 4pm on race day. |
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T-shirts
Race registration will include a short sleeve Brooks podium technical running shirt. Shirts will be black and include The Belmont Mile race logo on the front.
Race registration will include a short sleeve Brooks podium technical running shirt. Shirts will be black and include The Belmont Mile race logo on the front.
Location & Parking
The meet will be held at Pleasant Valley High School in Bettendorf, IA. The address of the High School is 525 Belmont Rd Bettendorf, IA 52722. The Track is located on the south side of the school. There is plenty of parking on the West side of the school off of Belmont Road. You can also access the East Parking Lot and drive behind the school past the tennis courts.
The meet will be held at Pleasant Valley High School in Bettendorf, IA. The address of the High School is 525 Belmont Rd Bettendorf, IA 52722. The Track is located on the south side of the school. There is plenty of parking on the West side of the school off of Belmont Road. You can also access the East Parking Lot and drive behind the school past the tennis courts.
Spectators
Admission is free for all athletes and spectators. Complimentary food and drink will be provided for athletes. If we are anticipating a large enough crowd we will organize some food trucks to be on site.
Admission is free for all athletes and spectators. Complimentary food and drink will be provided for athletes. If we are anticipating a large enough crowd we will organize some food trucks to be on site.
Awards
TBD
TBD
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available on the west end of the south bleachers. There will be no showers or locker room facilities available.
Restrooms will be available on the west end of the south bleachers. There will be no showers or locker room facilities available.
Questions
All questions related to The Belmont Mile can be directed to sacconick@pleasval.org
All questions related to The Belmont Mile can be directed to sacconick@pleasval.org
