The Bell Lap Classic

About the Event

The Bell Lap Classic – Track Night in Ashtabula

Join us for an exciting night of racing at The Bell Lap Classic – Track Night in Ashtabula, an open “all-comers” track meet welcoming athletes of all ages and abilities. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or someone who simply wants to experience the thrill of racing on the track, this event is for you.

Held at Lakeside High School in Ashtabula, the meet features classic sprint and middle-distance events including the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m and 4X400m Relay, giving participants a chance to test their speed, chase a personal best, or enjoy a fun evening of competition.

From youth athletes to masters runners, everyone is invited to step onto the track, hear the bell ring for the final lap, and experience the energy of race night.

Come compete, bring your friends, and be part of a great community track event in Ashtabula!

$15 Per event.

Standard track rules will be followed.
Starters pistol will be used to start each race.
Fully Automatic Timing (FAT) Finish Lynx photo finish equipment will be used.
No awards will be given, just local fame.
Starting blocks not permitted.
Batons will be provided for the 4x400M Relay
Coed relay teams- Women will be the first leg(s) of the relay team followed by the men.
Infield (football field) must remain clear the entire meet.
After 8:25 PM, warmups must be conducted off the track.
Field events are prohibited.

No dogs. Service animals permitted.

First Race Starts at 8:30 PM

Tentative Schedule- Subject to change if more heats are required.

7:00 PM - Track opens for warmups

8:25 PM - Track closes for warmups

8:30 PM - Womens 100M Dash

8:35 PM - Mens 100M Dash

8:40 PM - Womens 1600M Run

8:55 PM - Mens 1600M Run

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Ashtabula.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 16.1° / 24.3°

wb_sunny 14.9° / 24.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.4 /

water_drop 75.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 16.1° / 24.3°

wb_sunny 14.9° / 24.6°

air 12.4 km/h

water_drop 75.0%

About Ashtabula

Learn more about the host city, Ashtabula.

Ashtabula is a commercial, historical, and recreational center in Ashtabula County in Northeast Ohio, roughly equidistant from Cleveland and Erie, Pa. As of 2018 census, the population is about 18,000. The name Ashtabula comes from the Lenape language, where it means "Always enough fish to be shared around".