Do you know any runners that are between the ages of 7 and 14? Be sure to send them (well, their parents or guardians) this information on TrackTown Youth League: a series of FREE track meets that will culimate in a state-wide meet.
There are 16 of these completely free all-comer meets. (All-comer meaning that anyone age 7-14 can sign up. They don’t have to be invited, have a previous recorded race time, or be on a team.) The first is Friday, April 12, at Roosevelt High School in North Portland, and the last is Sunday, June 8 in Salem. Meets are all over the state, so check out the full schedule below to find one nearest you.
The events that kids can participate in include the 100 meter dash, 400 meter, 1500 meter, long jump, and turbo javelin. Even with no prior experience in ANY of these disciplines, kids are encouraged to come, even if just for the experience!
Pre-registration is recommended, as it helps meet organizers better plan the schedule, but day of race (DOR) registration is also available at each. Please view the main Track TownYouth League website for full details. At each meet, DOR registration closes at a specified time and then pre-registered (online) athletes can check in.
Athletes at a 2018 TrackTown Youth League meet.
April 12: North Portland
DOR registration starts at 4p, first event at 5:30p (or online here)
Roosevelt High School
April 27: Prairie City
DOR registration starting at 11a, first event at noon (or online here)
Prairie City School
May 2: Coos Bay
DOR registration starting at 4p, first event at 5:30p (or online here)
Marshfield High School Track
May 3: Willamina
DOR registration starting at 4p, first event at 5:30p (or online here)
Willamina High School
May 4: Hood River
DOR registration starting at 10a, first event at 11a (or online here)
Hood River Valley High School
May 11: Hillsboro
DOR registration starting at 9:30a, first event at 11:30 (or online here)
Century High School
May 12: Medford
DOR registration starting at 11a, first event at noon (or online here)
St. Mary’s School
May 21: Warrenton
DOR registration starting at 3:30p, first event at 5p (or online here)
Warrenton Grade School
May 29: East Portland
DOR registration starting at 4p, first event at 5:30p (or online here)
David Douglas High School
May 30: Hermiston
DOR registration starting at 4p, first event at 5:30p (or online here)
Hermiston High School
May 31: Klamath Falls
DOR registration starting at 4p, first event at 5:30p (or online here)
Klamath Union High School
June 1: Bend
DOR registration starting at 1p, first event at 2p (or online here)
Location TBD
June 9: Salem
DOR registration starting at 12:30p, first event at 2p (or online here)
Willamette University McCulloch Stadium
Athletes on the podium at the 2018 Championship meet at Hayward Field.
