This year, the Oregon Relays is offering more than $100k in combined prize money and travel support with the addition of 5 Pro Challenges. Our goal is to bring together the best middle-distance professional squads in the World to chase records at Hayward Field. Each of these Challenge events will be held during the fan-friendly, entertaining, must-be-seen, high-performance windows each evening and be broadcasted LIVE on RunnerSpace!
PRO CHALLENGE / OPEN EVENTS & ~START TIMES
Friday 7:20pm PT | Womens 800m 💰Challenge
Friday 7:55pm PT | Mens DMR NR/WR 💰Challenge
Saturday 8:45pm PT | Womens 1500m 💰Challenge
Saturday 8:53pm PT | Mens 800m 💰Challenge
Saturday 9:15pm PT | Mens Mile Sub 4 💰Challenge w 1500m En Route FAT split
Saturday 9:25pm PT | XO Thank You at Hayward Torch (Free Drinks & Pizza, all Pro Athletes & Coaches are invited)
Pacing
Mens Mile - Johnny Gregorek 1000 at 2:25
Mens 800m - Travis Thompson 500 at 51 pace (63.8)
Womens 1500m - Ashley Lewis and Susan Aneno 1000 at 2:45 (66’s)
Womens 800m - Anna Connor 500 at 58 pace (73)
Click HERE to see the full Oregon Relays Schedule & Entries
Avoid the long lines, Oregon Relays tickets are now available for purchase at the University of Oregon Ticketmaster website.
For those not able to watch from the Hayward Field stands, RunnerSpace will be streaming the Oregon Relays live both days with a +PLUS subscription and live results and field event videos can be tracked via AthleticLIVE.
AWARDS & PRIZE MONEY*
M DMR, M Mile, W 1500m, M/W 800m:
1st Place = $2500 + Oregon Relays Backpack(s)
2nd Place = $1000
3rd, 4th & 5th Place = $500
AND
$2000 Bonus for World Record
$1000 Bonus for National Record**
$1000 Bonus for top XO (ex-duck) finisher in (M Mile, W 1500m, M/W 800m)
$1000 Bonus if athlete is top 3 in 2 events (M DMR, M Mile, W 1500m, M/W 800m)
$400 Bonus for going Sub 4 in Mens Mile or Sub 2:04 in Womens 800m
*Current Unattached High School or College athletes are not eligible to claim individual or relay prize money. Unclaimed individual or relay prize money will not move down to the next placed eligible athlete or relay team (IE if an Unattached College athlete gets 2nd in the Mile, the 3rd place finisher would still get the 3rd place prize money if eligible). Prize money, appearance fees, and travel are subject to 1099. So we will need to collect W-9s from individuals receiving financial support.
**Eligible Nations in 2024 (USA, Canada, Great Britain, Australia w more to be added based on interest)
ENTRY DETAILS
Mens DMR NR/WR Challenge:
-We want to give all club teams a chance to race at Hayward Field with no time standards! Really!
-We will provide this opportunity for up to 12 teams per Mens DMR before we cap it off
-All relays will have lanes blocked out for a select number of teams in the top heats as a part of the WR Challenges
-Use the combined PR's of your competing athletes to calculate your entry time.
-Relay teams will be charged $80.00 per relay event on-time entry, $115.00 after late fee April 9th 7pm PT deadline
-Relay teams need to designate their 6 athletes by the entry deadline (no changes will be made on race day).
-Acceptance into these All-Comers relay events will be based on a first come first served basis
-Your team will have to register and pay on AthleticNET HERE (Watch Registration Help Video HERE) to lock in your entry for the meet. Once our teams per relay cap is met we will lock registration for those relays.
Mens Mile/800m and Womens 1500m/800m Challenges:
-The focus of the Mens Mile and Womens 800m is to get as many Sub 4’s / Sub 2:04’s as possible AND to provide an individual event for athletes on the teams entered in any of the All-Comers relay events. For these reasons, the Mile/1500m and 800m entry standards for individuals are very high in order to save spots for athletes on relay teams.
-Mens Mile/800m requires a Sub 4:00 Mile or equivalent 1500m 3:42.00 / 1:46.99 in last 28 months or the athlete is on the DMR/4xMile or 4x800m WR All-Comers Challenge Team’s 6 designated athletes (there is no time entry standard for the 6 designated athletes, every athlete will be accepted)
-Womens 1500m/800m requires a Sub 4:12 / 2:04 in last 28 months or the athlete is on the DMR or 4x800m WR All-Comers Challenge Team’s 6 designated athletes (there is no time entry standard for the 6 designated athletes, every athlete will be accepted)
-The Mens Mile will have a 1500m En Route FAT split results that will be posted as official results (IE each athlete will get an official time for the Mile and 1500m)
-We will be providing rabbits for at least the top heat in all the Challenge races, more rabbits will be added to heats depending on entries and quality.
-Please enter Mile PR’s (or convert 1500m PR’s to Mile PR’s and submit that as your athlete’s time)
-The actual seeding of the heats will be done by meet management and be primarily based off the most recent marks to ensure each heat is seeded appropriately on current fitness levels and potential.
-Mile entries will have to register and pay on AthleticNET HERE (Watch Registration Help Video HERE) and will be charged $50.00 per individual event on-time entry, $95.00 after late fee April 9th 7pm PT deadline.
TRAVEL STIPENDS
A limited amount of $4000 & $2000 travel stipends are earmarked for Pro/Club teams, Nation based and/or Brand All-Star teams that have a realistic shot at a World Record in the Mixed 4x800m (7:47.94) or Mens 4xMile (15:49.08) or Mens DMR (9:15.50) or Womens DMR (10:36.50) with priority given to the teams competing in both relays, no travel support will be given to individuals.
-The travel stipend funds will be given in full to the head coach of each team and the coach can distribute these funds to that teams athletes, coaches and support staff’s flights, lodging, meals etc as they wish.
-To receive the $4000 travel stipend teams are expected to race in two events, one primary WR relay and one secondary event which can be a relay or the Mile or 1000m with at least 3 athletes racing.
-To receive the $2000 travel stipend teams are expected to race in one WR relay and have at least 1 athlete race the Mile or 1000m.
-It is also expected that all teams will post at least one promo post on social in advance of the meet with @OregonRelays, #ORELAYS and @RunnerSpace in the description
-Prize money, appearance fees, and travel are subject to 1099. So we will need to collect W-9s from individuals receiving financial support.
-Coaches of interested teams that have a realistic shot at a World Record and looking for travel support should contact Scott Bush @ [email protected]
ENTRY DATES
-Sunday, April 14th, 11:00pm PT: Entries and Payments due online at AthleticNET HERE (Entries will not be accepted by telephone, fax, or e-mail)
-Tuesday, April 16th, 4:00pm PT: Accepted Entries posted on OregonRelays.com HERE
-Wednesday, April 17th, 10:00am PT: Scratch deadline (Please email Kayla Krempley at [email protected] with all scratches as soon as you know them.)
-Wednesday, April 17th, 4:00pm PT: FINAL Start lists with lane assignments will be posted on OregonRelays.com HERE
VARIOUS MEET DETAILS
-Athletes in all running events, including relays, must check in at the Clerk of the Course tent immediately upon arrival to Hayward Field, but no later than 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the event. During check-in, athletes will be told when to report back to the tent to be escorted to the final hipping area. ATHLETES THAT DO NOT CHECK-IN BY THE DEADLINE WILL BE SCRATCHED. Uniforms and bibs must be on before athletes are escorted into final hipping area.
-ALL ATHLETES MUST CHECK IN WITH THE CLERK OF THE COURSE IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL TO HAYWARD FIELD.
-All athletes must be escorted by an official on and off the track.
-No coaches will be allowed on the infield at any time.
-Practice Times - Hayward Field will be closed to visiting teams and will not be open for practice on the days leading up to the event so that the facility can be prepared for competition. Hayward Field will NOT be available to athletes for any pre-meet practice on Thursday, however, Field 2 and the Square Warm-up track around Field 3 will be available from 3:30-6:00pm. Access to this area will be via the athlete entrance on 18th St.
-The warm-up track is located at the South end of Hayward Field. All Athletes must use the warm-up track, or Field 2 to warm up.
-Gates will open 2 hours before the first event each day for athletes and coaches.
-FACILITY ACCESS - Hayward Field will be open to credentialed athletes and team staff two hours prior to the start of the first event on Friday and Saturday. All athletes, coaches and team staff must have the appropriate credentials to enter or else they will be denied entry.
-Spikes - Athletes may use only pyramid or Christmas tree spikes that are no longer than 7mm (1/4”) in length. Spikes will be checked and those not meeting the regulations must be replaced by the athlete before competition. No pin spikes will be allowed on the competition, warm-up, or practice tracks.
-Certified Trainers will be available behind the West grandstands for emergencies (an ambulance will also be present). The Meet Medical tent will be located on Field 2 next to the Recovery tent. Requests for use of modalities through meet medical should be made in advance to athletic trainer Grant Wilson ([email protected] / 802-734-5193).
-Headphones and cell phones are not allowed in competition areas.
-Concessions will be available.
-Coaches will not be allowed on the infield.
-Jewelry - Athletes may wear jewelry, HOWEVER, if an official feels it may harm the individual they have the right to tell the athlete to take it off.
-Lodging - The following hotels have partnered with the Oregon Relays to provide special rates for our teams, athletes and families. Please consider these hotels when making your lodging arrangements and be sure to mention the "Oregon Relays rate" at booking:
-To enter Hayward: Coaches use their wristbands, athletes use their bib numbers and wristbands.
-Bus Parking: Buses may drop off and pick up students on Agate Street south of the intersection with 17th Ave. Buses may park at Autzen Stadium during the meet. There is no parking for buses available near Hayward Field. To access the bus parking in the EAST lot, please use Entry 5 from Leo Harris Parkway.
-Teams are encouraged to drop-off and pick-up athletes and team staff at the main athlete entrance at Gate 15 on Agate street by the east grandstands (across from the fire station). Please refer to the map.
-Car Parking: Car parking is very limited around Hayward Field. See Information on Spectator Info page
TICKETS
FRIDAY - PURCHASE HERE >
Reserved Finish Area (Sections 120, 121, 122, 221 & 222) $45
GA - Adult 18+ $25
GA - Student & Youth $15
Kids 2 & under Free
SATURDAY - PURCHASE HERE >
Reserved Finish Area (Sections 120, 121, 122, 221 & 222) $45
GA - Adult 18+ $25
GA - Student & Youth $15
Kids 2 & under Free
SPECTATOR SHUTTLE
There will be no spectator shuttles for the Oregon Relays. Refer to the University of Oregon’s parking and transportation website for information on available lots or streets near Hayward Field.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
The University of Oregon has a Clear Bag Policy for all athletics events. Fans may bring in one clear bag no larger than 12”x 6”x 12” or a 1-gallon plastic storage bag. Fans are limited to one clear bag per person. Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” are allowed. Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to, purses, backpacks (including drawstring backpacks), diaper bags, binocular cases, camera cases, fanny packs, luggage, seat cushions with a zipper, any bag larger than the permissible size, and any bag that is not clear.
NO RE-ENTRY
The University of Oregon has a no re-entry policy for spectators at all athletics events.
-Nike gear that will be available for sale at the meet for the following prices.
$35 Nike T-Shirt
$40 Nike Singlet
$50 Nike Long Sleeve Tee
$60 Nike Hoodie
$60 Nike Sweatpant
$70 Nike Half-Zip
$70 Nike Backpack
$30 Nike Hat
$25 Nike Beanie
$5 Thunder Sticks
PACKET DETAILS
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-Coaches and athletes may pick up packets at Gate 15 on Agate street by the east grandstands (across from the fire station) each day, beginning 2 hours before the first event that day.
-Entry fees are due when you pick up your packet if you did not already pay online
-Packet contents: Up to 6 Coaches wristbands for meet entry based on the below
1-5 athletes = 2 coaches passes
6-10 athletes = 3 coaches passes
11-20 athletes = 4 coaches passes
20+ athletes = 6 coaches passes
*Additional coaches passes are available for purchase at packet pick-up for the same price as a GA ticket but will gives access to athlete areas.
WRISTBANDS
Wristbands for athletes, coaches and team staff will be in your packets and must be worn for access to Hayward Field on Friday and Saturday.
PRO ATHLETES = GREEN
COACHES / TEAM STAFF = BLUE
