Distance Night was conceived as a track meet that doubles as a rock concert. Special for 2021, we have developed a concert poster for all athletes, fans, or coaches to purchase. Rock bands have long used custom posters to commemorate special concert dates. Now, for the first time, track athletes can do the same.

We are printing a limited edition run of 100 posters from Palatine senior Austen Romanwolfe. In collaboration with Charlie Rossi and Chris Quick, Austen developed and then created our final graphic. We hope it reminds everyone of the transformation that is possible with a great race. You may arrive a mere mortal, but you might exit after a race under the full moon transformed into some other kind of beast.

All proceeds from Distance Night Event poster sales go toward the Ray Mills Fund. The Ray Mills Fund helps needy Palatine students gain valuable experiences that might otherwise be out of their reach. Supplies provided to students last year ranged from fabric for fashion projects, sports physicals, nutritional snacks, graduation gown rental fees, and Homecoming and Prom tickets to special fees for various non-school sponsored co-curricular competitions. Last year, more than $7,000 was awarded to students in need.