Children can jump, run, and dash like high school students Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the annual Meet & Movie event at Plainfield High School-Central Campus, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield.
The PHSCC track and cross-country teams will host the event that starts at 5:30 p.m. with registration. Field events begin at 5:45 p.m., and running events will start at 6 p.m.
Participants can then stay after the physical activity to watch “Hoppers,” shown on the video scoreboard on the football field.
Admission is $5 and includes unlimited access to several field and track events including the long and high jump, toddler dash, kids javelin, 50-meter mini-hurdles, a 20-, 100- and 400-meter dashes, one-mile run, and a family relay race. Proceeds will benefit the PHSCC track program.
Ice pops will be available for sale.
Families are encouraged to bring a blanket, chairs, and spread out on the football field to watch the film.
For more information, email Jeff Purdom at jpurdom@psd202.org or follow the teams on X (formerly known as Twitter) @PCHSTrackXC.