WAR OF THE TITANS
4-21-2017
Titanomachy
Meaning “War of the Titans”, the Titanomachy was the mythical battle between the Greek gods to determine who
would rule the universe. While event coaches often claim that their jumper, thrower, sprinter, or runner is the best
all-around athlete, few contests have put these claims to the test… until now.
The EPG Titanomachy will pit the best of the best against one another in a grueling five-event test of strength,
speed, agility, and endurance. If chosen, athletes will compete in the hurdles, shot put, 100M dash, long jump,
and either the 800 or 1500 all in one night. Performances will be scored using USATF combined events
calculator (found at www.usatf.org/statistics/calculators/combinedEventsScoring/ ) and at the end of the night we
will crown the highest scoring athlete as the Champion.
Titanomachy Entry
Entries will be capped at 16, 24, or 32 athletes per gender (e.g., if we have 19 entries, only the top 16 will
compete, if we have 25 only 24 will make the cut). Entries will be selected based on projected scores, and
athletes can apply for entry at www.epgtf.com/epgtf-meets.html. Applications are due by April 13th and
contestants will be announced on April 14th via @EPGTitanomachy on Twitter.
Titans Relays
While the Titanomachy Pentathlon is under way, we will also hold competitions in the following relay events:
 Boys Discus- four boys share eight attempts, top mark from each of the four added to determine winner
(throws conducted in flights by team, teams choose who takes each attempt). Entries capped at 12 teams.
 Girls Discus- four girls share eight attempts, top mark from each of the four added to determine winner.
Entries capped at 12 teams.
 Thunder & Lightning: Throwers Relay- two boys and two girls share eight attempts in shot put, top
mark from each added together, then the four will run a 4x1 and subtract their time from their total
distance to determine winner (e.g. 35’ + 32’ +40’ + 50’6” = 157’6” – 55.28 = 151.22 final score- faster
times subtract less from the distance). Entries capped at 16 teams.
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Girls Altius Relay- Two girl high jumpers and two girl pole vaulters places are added together (like
cross country) and the lowest scoring team wins (a team places 2nd and 4th in high jump and 1st and 8th
in pole vault would have a score of 15, ties broken by combined height). Entries capped at 16 teams.
Boys Altius Relay- Two boy high jumpers and two boy pole vaulters places are added together and the
lowest scoring team wins. Entries capped at 16 teams.
Girls Hurdle Shuttle Relay- four girls alternate directions running 100HH. Hurdles set at 33”. Entries
capped at 16 teams.
Boys Hurdle Shuttle Relay- four boys alternate directions running 110HH. Hurdles set at 39”. Entries
capped at 16 teams.
Girls Sprint Medley- Four girls run legs of 100-100-200-400. Entries capped at 24 entries.
Boys Sprint Medley- Four boys run legs of 100-100-200-400. Entries capped at 24 entries.
Girls Distance Medley Relay- Four girls run legs of 1200-400-800-1600. Entries capped at 16 teams.
Boys Distance Medley Relay- Four boys run legs of 1200-400-800-1600. Entries capped at 16 teams.
Titan Relay Entries
Relay teams will be selected on a first-come first-serve basis, with the entry caps listed above. Relay entry forms
can be found at www.epgtf.com/epgtf-meets.html. Teams will be notified of entry acceptance within 24 hours of
submitting relay entry form.
Gauntlet Mile
Towards the end of the night we will allow athletes and fans an opportunity to line the track for our lone
individual event of the night- the Gauntlet Mile. A true mile (1609.34 meters) will be contested by the top sixteen
entrants for both girls and boys in one heat of each. After the Gauntlet Mile, the Titanomachy Pentathlon will
compete in the girls 800 and the boys 1500.
Gauntlet Mile Entries
Only the top 16 girls and top 16 boys will compete in the HS Gauntlet Mile. Entry applications can be submitted
at www.epgtf.com/epgtf-meets.html.
Entry Costs
Schools may choose to enter only select athletes and relays or take advantage of our ALL IN ENTRY.
 Individual Titanomachy entries cost $25 and include a custom Titanomachy singlet.
 Relay team entries cost $40 per team and include four Titanomachy t-shirts.
 HS Gauntlet Mile entries cost $20 and include a Titanomachy t-shirt.
 Schools may choose an ALL IN ENTRY fee of $200 for unlimited individual applications and relay
entries (individuals not making cutoffs for pentathlon or HS Gauntlet Mile will not be reimbursed,
athletes accepted into the Titanomachy Pentathlon will receive singlets, but no t-shirts will be given to
relays or Mile runners under ALL IN ENTRY)
The meet takes place under National High School Federation rules and Illinois High School Association rules. All
participants must represent their high school and compete in their high school uniform. “Unattached” competition
is not allowed.
Time Schedule
Titanomachy
4:30pm
Opening Ceremonies:
Introducing the Athletes
Track Relays
Field Relays
4:30pm
Warmups
4:00pm
Warmups
5:00pm
Hurdles
5:15pm
Hurdle Shuttle Relay
5:15pm
Shot Put
6:30pm
100M Dash
6:45pm
Long Jump
8:00pm
800/1500M Run
8:30pm
Closing Ceremonies
Crowning of the Champions
5:45pm
Distance Medley Relay
6:45pm
Sprint Medley Relays
7:15pm
Thunder and Lightning 4x1
7:30pm
HS Gauntlet Mile
4:30pm
Boys Discus
Thunder & Lightning Shot Put
Girls High Jump
Boys Pole Vault
6:00pm
Boys High Jump
6:15pm
Girls Pole Vault
6:30pm
Girls Discus
Awards
 Medallions will be awarded to the four competitors from the top three relay teams, with the winning team
receiving a custom plate.
 The top three in each heat of the HS Gauntlet Mile will receive a medallion with the champion receiving a
custom trophy.
 The Top Eight scorers in the Titanomachy will earn a kotinos, a medallion, and a place on the podium
during the awards ceremony.
 The Champion of the Titanomachy will receive a handmade Greek vase depicting the events of the
pentathlon in a classic Greek style.
Registration
Online registration for HS Gauntlet Mile and Titanomachy Pentathlon will be accepted up to Thursday, April 13,
2017 at 11:59 pm CST. Online registration for Titan Relays will open on February 1, 2017 and will close when
field limits are reached or Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11:59 pm CST, whichever comes first. Finalized entries
will be announced on Friday, April 14, 2017.