The KU Relays return this week. Here's what you need to know.
The Kansas Relays are back for the 100th anniversary of the track and field event.
Last year's relays were canceled because of the ongoing challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Collegiate and high school athletes will compete Thursday to Saturday in Lawrence. Here are the Topeka-area athletes who qualified to compete and when you can see them.
What to know if you plan to attend the KU Relays
Tickets
Walk-up tickets can be purchased on site or purchased in advance online for the duration of Friday and Saturday separately, or as a two-day pass.
Friday and Saturday passes can be purchased by seat section or price, general admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youths/seniors while a reserved seat is $15 for one day and $22 for two days.
The two-day general admission pass costs $15 per ticket for adults and $8 per ticket for youths/seniors.
Schedule
Collegiate events will take place Thursday to Saturday while high school events will take place on Friday and Saturday.
On Thursday, collegiate field and distance running events run from noon to 8:50 p.m.
On Friday, high school field events begin at 10 a.m. with collegiate field events beginning at 1 p.m. High school track events begin at 9 a.m. while collegiate track events begin at 10:15 a.m.
On Saturday, high school field events begin at 9 a.m. with collegiate field events beginning at 11 a.m. High school track events start at 9 a.m. while collegiate track events begin at 11:40 a.m.
The full schedule for the KU Relays can be found online.
Topeka-area athletes competing at the KU Relays
Hayden
Boys
Finn Dunshee, junior: 100 meter dash
Jake Muller, senior: 110 meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles
Jensen Schrickel, sophomore:- 400 meter dash, Long jump
JC Cummings, senior: Javelin
4x100 meter relay: junior Finn Dunshee, senior Jake Muller, sophomore Jensen Schrickel, senior Ethan Florence
4x400 meter relay: junior Finn Dunshee, senior Jake Muller, sophomore Jensen Schrickel, senior Ethan Florence
Girls
Bella Reid, sophomore: 100 meter hurdles
Natalie Hillebrt, junior: 400 meter dash
4x100 meter relay: junior Reagan Huscher, junior Natalie Hillebert, junior Hannah Sams, senior Sarah Schmidt
4x400 meter relay: junior Natalie Hillebert, sophomore Elliot Wrench, senior Molly Brown, junior Avery Grunert
Girls Spring Medley: sophomore Josslyn Randa, junior Natalie Hillebert, sophomore Rae North, junior Elliot Wrench
Highland Park
Boys
Keijuan Johnson, senior: 110 meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles
Tre Richardson, senior: Triple jump, Long jump
4x100 and 4x400 meter relay team: senior Jahlil McCraken, freshman Lajic McMillion, freshman Tremain Savage, junior Artie Fletcher
Seaman
Boys
Aaron Merritt, junior: 110 meter hurdles
Distance Medley Relay: freshman Brody Anderson, sophomore Bryce Cochran, senior Zach Jowers, senior Branen Moore
4x100 meter relay team: junior Aaron Merritt, junior Jacob Anderson, senior Jaxson Thomas, senior Adonis VanLeeuwen
4x200 meter relay team: junior Aaron Merritt, junior Jacob Anderson, sophomore Bryce Cochran, senior Jaxon Thomas
4x400 meter relay team: freshman Brody Anderson, sophomore Bryce Cochran, senior Branen Moore, senior Landon Stuke
4x800 meter relay team: freshman Brody Anderson, senior Zach Jowers, senior Branen Moore, senior Landon Stuke
Girls
Taylin Stallbaumer, junior: 100 meter hurdles
Jaida Stallbaumer, sophomore: 100 meter hurdles
Bethany Druse, senior: 800 meter run
Ally Trier, Junior: Javelin
Anna Domann, Senior: Discus
Distance Medley Relay: sophomore Ryin Miller, sophomore Taylie Heston, junior Savannah Sampson, senior Leah Spurlock
Sprint Medley Relay: sophomore Ally Steiner, junior Taylin Stallbaumer, sophomore Anna Becker, sophomore Stalla Appelhanz, senior Leah Spurlock, senior Madison Kobuszewski
4x100 meter relay: junior Taylin Stallbaumer, sophomore Ally Steiner, sophomore Jaida Stallbaymer, senior Madison Kobiszewski
4x800 meter relay: senior Bethany Druse, sophomore Taylie Heston, junior Savannah Sampson, sophomore Ryin Miller
Shawnee Heights
Boys
Jordan Garvin, senior: 300 meter hurdles
Jackson Esquibel, junior: 1600 meter run, 3200 meter run
Maddox Moten, senior: Shotput
4x400 meter relay: sophomore Paytin Berry-Briggs, junior Landon Staniec, freshman Xavier Fisher, senior Jordan Garvin, junior Charles Hanson
Girls
Ta'Mijha Nichols, senior: 100 meter dash
Taylor Rottinhaus, senior: 400 meter dash
4x400 meter relay: senior Ta'Mijha Nichols, junior Verena Trollman, senior Taylor Rottinghaus, senior Brynne Liedtke, freshman Taylor Hanshaw
Topeka High
Boys
V'Ante People: senior: 100 meter dash
4x100 meter relay team
4x200 meter relay team
4x400 meter relay team
Girls
4x100 meter relay team
4x400 meter relay team
Topeka West
Boys
Lenny Njoroge, senior: 1600 meter run, 3200 meter run
Alesceio Batson, sophomore: Triple jump
4x400 meter relay: sophomore Alesceio Batson, Sophomore Kenton Tisdale, Junior Chase Thompson, Senior Malachi Berg
Girls
Ala'Jah Brooks, senior: 400 meter dash
Makinsey Jones, senior: High jump
Washburn Rural
Boys
Josh Sulzen-Watson, Junior: Javelin
Distance Medley Relay: Freshman Draden Chooncheroen, senior Easton Dial, senior Grayson Fink, senior Davin Johnson, sophomore Isaiah Terry
4x400 meter relay: Sophomore Ben Buesing, freshman Draden Chooncheroen, junior Davin Roney, sophomore Isaiah Terry, senior Walker Thompson
Girls
Alexis Fredrickson, Senior: 400 meter dash
Maddie Carter, Senior: 1600 meter run
Rylee Ismert, Sophomore: 1600 meter run
Raegan Peterson, Junior: Discus
Distance Medley Relay: Senior Maddie Carter, sophomore Payton Fink, senior Alexis Fredrickson, sophomore Rylee Ismert
This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Athletes from 7 Topeka-area schools will compete at KU Relays
