2022 Grand Prix 400m & Spring Track Series Meet #1

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Join us as we kick off the track season! The first of two spring track meets will feature professional, masters and youth athletes in both sprint and distance events. Alongside the professional, the Grand Prix Series will make its third stop with the Grand Prix 400m, a free event for all 2022 members and $20 for non-members. Registration for the Grand Prix 400m will open February 9.

Elite Races

  • 100m & 400m
  • Masters races to include both the 100m and 1500m

If you are interested in participating in the Elite or Masters sections please contact Eric Heintz at eheintz@atlantatrackclub.org for further entry information.

For Atlanta Track Club's current policies concerning COVID-19, click here.

Atlanta Track Club events are held rain or shine. However, the threat of lightning or other severe weather in the vicinity of the event may result in a delay or cancellation. For full details on our event policies, including weather, refunds and cancellations, click here.

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RACE ASSIGNMENTS
OFFICIAL RESULTS
DATE & TIME
  • April 9, 4:00 p.m.
  • See event schedule for additional details
LOCATION
  • Cheney Stadium
    741 Connally Street SE, Atlanta, Ga 30315
COST
Registration Cut-Off
  • April 6 at 11:59 p.m.

Event Schedule

*subject to change

4:00 p.m.

100m Dash - Youth / Masters / Elite Prelims*

4:35 p.m.

1600m Run - Youth

4:55 p.m.

1500m Masters

5:15 p.m.

400m Dash - Elite Finals

5:25 p.m.

100m Dash - Elite Finals*

5:30 p.m.

400m - Grand Prix (heats every 4 mins)

Registration

  • Cost: Members - Free, Non-Members - $20

Atlanta Track Club intends to hold the Grand Prix 400m on April 9, 2022. If the format of the event moves to virtual ONLY or is cancelled all together, you will be given the option to receive a full refund (less processing fees from registration vendor). If, due to COVID-19, the location of the event has to be changed, refunds will not be provided, but you will be immediately notified via email and social media.

Race Assignments

  • Races will be run in heats of up to 16 participants
  • Heats assigned based on the estimated finish time submitted in your registration
  • Races may begin up to 10 minutes ahead of schedule, so please arrive early
  • See Estimated Start times and race assignments below

Additional Information

Event Address

Cheney Stadium
741 Connally Street SE, Atlanta, Ga 30315

Parking

Street parking is available on Ami Street, Connally Street, Little Street and Martin Street. Additional off site parking is available in the Summerhill A lot

Race Assignments

Athletes will be assigned to heats based their estimated finish time submitted in registration.

  • Up to 16 athletes per heat, 90+ seconds
  • 8 athletes, under 90 seconds

Race Assignments

Estimated Start Time:

Grand Prix 400m - Event #14
Heat 1 5:30 PM
Heat 2 5:35 PM
Heat 3 5:40 PM
Heat 4 5:45 PM
Heat 5 5:49 PM
Heat 6 5:53 PM
Heat 7 5:57 PM
Heat 8 6:01 PM
Heat 9 6:05 PM
Heat 10 6:09 PM

Grand Prix 400m - Event #15
Heat 1 6:13 PM
Heat 2 6:17 PM
Heat 3 6:21 PM
Heat 4 6:25 PM
Heat 5 6:29 PM
Heat 6 6:33 PM
Heat 7 6:37 PM
Heat 8 6:41 PM
Heat 9 6:45 PM
Heat 10 6:49 PM
Heat 11 6:53 PM

Virtual Paticipants

Those selecting the Virtual Grand Prix 400m race option will be asked to complete and submit their race between Friday, April 8, 2022 and Sunday, April 10, 2022. Results must be submitted by Monday, April 11, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Virtual participants will have the opportunity to download a bib online via their haku account.

Virtual participants will receive a link via email on April 8 to submit their results. Results can also be submitted by logging into their haku account.

  • Sign into your account here
  • Click on the "Your Registrations" tab
  • Click on the "Grand Prix 400m" tab
  • Select "Submit Virtual Results"

Participants are able to switch to the virtual event, or vice versa, through the registration deadline of Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. You can switch races within your haku account. Follow the steps below or click here for detailed instructions on switching on mobile or click here for instructions for switching on your desktop:

  • Sign into your account here
  • Click on the "Your Registrations" tab
  • In the bottom right corner click "Registration Options" and switch categories.

Number Pick Up

Number pick up will take place the on the day of the event, runners should plan to check-in approximately 15 minutes prior to their event. All athletes will receive a hip number with their lane assignment at check-in.

Awards

Overall and masters awards are based on gun time and overall winners are not eligible for age group awards. ​

  • Overall male, female and non-binary
  • Masters male, female and non-binary
  • Age Group awards for the top three males, females and non-binary in each age group (based on net time; 10-14, 15-19, five year increments up to 90+)

Grand Prix

The Grand Prix 400m is the third event in the 2022 Atlanta Track Club Grand Prix Series. For more information on the 2022 Grand Prix Series, please click here. Please note: Your age on December 31, 2022 is used as your base age for Grand Prix scoring. For example, if you are currently 34 years old but will be turning 35 in November, your age will appear as 35 in the standing throughout the Grand Prix season.

Athletes with Disabilities

In order to serve all our athletes, Atlanta Track Club offers opportunities for Athletes with Disabilities (AWD). If you are an AWD and interested in participating in the event, please email awd@atlantatrackclub.org, to discuss what reasonable accommodations can be made based on your specific needs. Atlanta Track Club officials will provide reasonable accommodation to Athletes with Disabilities on an individualized and event by event basis.

Volunteer With Us

Interested in giving back to the sport of running? Come volunteer with us! To learn more and to register, please visit https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/volunteer.

For questions about volunteering, email volunteers@atlantatrackclub.org.

Questions

If you have additional questions regarding the event, please email questions@atlantatrackclub.org.

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