For 112 years the Penn Relay Carnival has offered an event for everyone! Held at renowned Franklin Fieldin America's most historic city, fans can get a chance to see the finest track and field athletes from ages eight to 80 (and often older)!
Many of the world's greatest stars compete each year at the Penn Relays in the USA vs. The World Showdown. In 2005 Americn runners included Justin Gatlin, Bernard Williams, Allyson Felix and Alan Webb. International stars such as Athens gold medalist Felix Sanchez (Dominican Republic), Usain Bolt (Jamaica) and the British 4x100 gold medal relay team tested the USA's best to the delight of the throngs of relays fans a year ago.
Ticket Information
The 112th Penn Relay Carnival will take place April 27-29, 2006. The deadline for renewals has passed. Penn Relays tickets will go on sale March 10th. To order tickets, call 1-888-PENN-TIX.
Ticket prices for this year's Penn Relays are as follows:
| Event Day |
Ticket Type |
Price |
| Thursday-Friday |
General Admission Pass |
$25 |
| Thursday |
Reserved (Sections ND-NH) # |
$20 |
| Thursday |
General Admission |
$14 |
| Friday |
Reserved (Sections ND-NH) # |
$20 |
| Friday |
General Admission |
$14 |
| Saturday |
Chairback* (Sections SE-SH, Rows 1-19) |
$45 |
| Saturday |
Lower Reserved Rows 1-5* |
$45 |
| Saturday |
Lower Reserved Rows 6-10* |
$37 |
| Saturday |
Lower Reserved Rows 11-30* |
$30 |
| Saturday |
Upper Deck Rows 1-2 (on North Side) |
$30 |
| Saturday |
General Admission |
$20 |
# Reserved Seats near the finish line for Thursday and Friday.
* Please note that there is a limited availability of these seats for non-renewals/new buyers. Tickets for higher rows will be substituted and refunds given for difference in ticket price of seats.
2006 Penn Relays Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 27, 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
High School Girs, College Women, Distance Races
Friday, April 28, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
High School Boys & Girls, College Men & Women, Olympic Development Events
Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
College Men & Women, High School Boys, USA vs. The World Events
Where to stay around Penn
For hotel information, please call Central Reservations at 1-877-968-9466. Call now for special rates and room availability.
Carnival Highlights
The Carnival Village offers fun events for everyone. The village is open and available to all Penn Relays ticket holders, and features the following:
-Food and refreshments
-Sponsor booths
-Promotional displays and giveaways
-Official Penn Relays merchandise
-Nike Test Track & Play Park