PHILADELPHIA – The Penn Relays presented by Toyota, in conjunction with On, is excited to announce the climb to World Athletics Continental Tour Silver status for the 2024 event. The move makes The Penn Relays one of just five Silver or Gold events in the United States.
 
"The Penn Relays' partnership with On has been a key component in our ability to attract and host some of the best track & field athletes in the world over the last few years," said Steve Dolan, the Frank Dolson Director of The Penn Relays. "Thanks to On's continued support, we are very pleased to announce that the 128th running of the Penn Relays will be elevated to Silver status on the World Athletics tour. Both the individual Olympic Development events and the Global Relays are sure to provide an incredible experience for the elite competitors and the spirited crowd in Franklin Field."
 
At Silver status, athletes will acquire more World Athletics points toward Olympic Games qualification and world ranking. Additionally, it will increase prize money for athlete performance, in hand, providing for a more top-tiered event for our fans.
 
"The Penn Relays has a beautiful heritage of bringing together athletes and fans to celebrate performance, achievement and community." said Britt Olsen, GM, Americas at On. "We are excited to be a driving player to defining the next chapter of Penn Relays to further solidify the event as a major moment in US track & field."
 
For the 2024 Penn Relays, 12 elite events will make the move to Silver status:

• M/W 400m
• M/W 800m
• Men's Mile
• Women's 1,500m
• M/W High Jump
• M/W 4x100m Global Relays
• M/W 4x400m Global Relays

 
As mentioned above, the recent addition of the Global Relays in partnership with World Athletics will be a part of the Continental Tour Silver status, bringing in teams from all over the world ahead of the World Relays in the Bahamas and the Olympic Games in Paris this summer.
 
Join the excitement from April 25-27 at historic Franklin Field and buy your tickets today! The price will increase on April 1 and again on race day, so click HERE to buy now. For more information on this year's event, be sure to follow us at www.pennrelays.com and on our social media accounts @pennrelays.