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== Franklin Field ==

Franklin Field, the nation's oldest football stadium still in use for its original purpose, provides the Penn Relays' distinctive setting. The stadium's track surrounds the football field, with spectator seating creating intimate connection between athletes and fans. The facility's age and character distinguish it from modern track stadiums, with the Penn Relays' history intertwined with the venue's century of athletic use.<ref name="gallery">{{cite book |last=Gallery |first=John Andrew |title=Philadelphia Architecture: A Guide to the City |year=2016 |publisher=Paul Dry Books |location=Philadelphia}}</ref>

The Penn Relays transformed Franklin Field each spring, with temporary facilities, timing equipment, and spectator amenities creating infrastructure for the three-day event. The field's central location on Penn's campus places the meet within university life, with students and visitors experiencing the Penn Relays as part of campus spring celebrations. This integration with university community distinguishes the Penn Relays from meets held at purpose-built track facilities.<ref name="pennrelays"/>