track meet

Relay and dash

A track meet is an organized athletic competition featuring track and field events—sprints, distance races, hurdles, relays, jumps, and throws.

Schools, clubs, or national teams compete, with participants earning points toward team standings.

The high school track meet runs all day Saturday.

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