Franklin Field Hosts The Penn Relays: Here Are Some Things To Know
Franklin Field Hosts The Penn Relays: Here Are Some Things To Know
Before the 129th Penn Relays begin at Franklin Field, here are a few things to note.
The 2025 Penn Relays are moments away from kicking off with what could be the biggest relays ever in its history.
These relays have provided unforgettable moments at the historic Franklin Field, which has housed the event for over a century.
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High school, college, masters, Olympic development, and professional levels compete, making this the only meet to feature a wide range of competitors.
An abundance of athletes to root for has contributed to attracting and bringing in over 100,000 audience members yearly.
Before the action gets started at this year's relays, here are some things to know.
How To Watch The 2025 Penn Relays
The 2025 Penn Relays is taking place April 24-26 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
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One Of The Oldest Track and Field Meets
- Franklin Field in Philadelphia is set to host the 129th annual Penn Relays, making it one of the oldest and largest meets.
- The first year of competition was April 21, 1895, when Harvard defeated the University of Pennsylvania, campus hosts, in the 4x400 relay for the first Penn Relays championship.
- It wouldn't be until 1914 that the event would become international.
Quincy Wilson And Bullis School Is Back
- In what may be the biggest storyline heading into the event, Bullis will return to the Penn Relays after last year's appearance.
- Bullis is led by 17-year-old 2024 gold medalist Quincy Wilson, who turned heads during the competition last year, almost single-handedly winning the relays for his team after a slow start.
- Wilson was adamant about wanting to come back and assisting his high school teammates to come away with a win this time.
Many Legends Have Competed At The Penn Relays And Some More Are Being Made
- Penn Relays possess and rich history, and has featured some of the greatest track and field starts ever.
- Jesse Owens, Usain Bolt, and Carl Lewis are among the famous sprinters who have participated in the event over the past 128 years.
- Some of the most recent notable athletes to compete include Vashti Cunningham, Avery Glidden, Austin Rice, Angel Piccirillo, and Quincy Wilson.
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Results For The 2025 Penn Relays
Results and coverage of the 2025 Penn Relays will be available here.
When Is The 2025 Penn Relays?
- The 129th annual Penn Relays will be a three-day event from April 24-26, 2025.
- The event is held annually at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
- The inaugural edition of the Penn Relays was held in 1895.
How Does The Penn Relays Work?
- The Penn Relays has grown into a three-day track and field event comprising various relay races, such as 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 and 4x800, along with all of the other fan-favorite track and field competitions.
- Many heat, hurdle and long-distance races round out the track portion of the event.
- Field events include shot put, discus, javelin, long jump, high jump, triple jump and pole vault.
- All winning teams are rewarded with a Penn Relays Wheel.
About Franklin Field
Franklin Field is known primarily as the home of the University of Pennsylvania football team and the annual Penn Relays. It is named after the school’s founder and historical figure Benjamin Franklin.
The histories of Franklin Field and the Penn Relays are one in the same, as both saw their beginnings in 1895.
The facility was dedicated in April 1895 and immediately gained famed for being the first stadium in the country with a scoreboard. The same day (April 20) marked the first running of the Penn Relays, attracting a crowd of 5,000.
The first time the Penn Quakers took the field for a football game was Oct. 1, 1895, and the day ended with a 40-0 victory over Swarthmore.
A lesser-known fact is that Franklin Field also was the home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles from 1958-1970.
Franklin Field also has welcomed baseball, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, sprint football, gymnastics, military training and events, speakers, concerts, graduations, conventions, and more.
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Fans will have uninterrupted coverage for every throw, leap and run during the meets, as well as the traditional broadcast.
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