# Texas Relays

The Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays is an annual track and field competition held at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas. The University of Texas serves as host for the event, held on either the first or second weekend of April.
Events are held in High School, College, University, and Invitational divisions.

## History

In response to cold-weather conditions at the Kansas Relays, the Texas Relays was started as a men's-only competition in 1925 by University of Texas coach Clyde Littlefield and athletic director Theo Bellmont. The Relays were held at Memorial Stadium until Mike A. Myers Stadium was opened in 1999. The meet was not held 1932–1934 as a result of the Great Depression. Women's events were added in 1963.
To encourage attendance in the early years of the event, various publicity stunts were staged. The most successful was a 1927 stunt in which three Tarahumaras were invited to the Relays. These men were famed as runners who never stopped running. A race was staged between the men from San Antonio to Memorial Stadium. After 14 hours and 53 minutes, the 89 mile race ended in a tie.
In 1977, electronic timing was introduced at the Relays, and Olympic gold medalist and Texas Longhorns football player John Wesley Jones recorded a time of 9.85 seconds in the 100 meter dash. This would have set a world record, but it was determined that the timer malfunctioned, and the time was unofficial.
The Texas Relays are currently the second largest track meet in the United States, behind only the Penn Relays. Today, approximately 50,000 spectators and 5,000 athletes attend the events.

## Local impact

According to the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau in 2007, the Relays generate US$8 million for local business. Much of this traced to the fact that the event has become a social destination for young African-Americans. A number of groups organize networking and development events for African-Americans to take place in downtown Austin during the Relays.
Following alleged issues involving crime, some local businesses close for the Relays weekend. In 2009 Highland Mall closed several hours earlier than normal on account of the Texas Relays.
Some advocates of the Relays state that there is not a significant increase in crime during the Relays weekend. Some businesses have nonetheless chosen to not operate or to close early.

## Divisions

The University Division is open to schools in NCAA Division I. The College Division is open to schools in NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, or NJCAA schools. The University/College Division is open to schools that qualify for either division separately. The High School Division is separated into two levels, Division I and Division II. Division I is open to schools in the University Interscholastic League classes A, AA, or AAA (or their interstate equivalents). Division II is open to schools in UIL classes AAAA or AAAAA. Schools that normally compete in Division I may compete in Division II if they wish.

## Events held

| Event | Invitational Men | Invitational Women | University Men | College Men | University / College Women | High School Boys | High School Girls |
| 100 m | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1500 m | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | |
| 1600 m | | | | | | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mile | ✓ | | | | | | |
| 3200 m | | | | | | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5000 m | | | ✓ | | ✓ | | |
| 10,000 m | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | |
| 100 m hurdles | | ✓ | | | ✓ | | ✓ |
| 110 m hurdles | ✓ | | ✓ | ✓ | | ✓ | |
| 400 m hurdles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | |
| 2000 m steeplechase | | | | | | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3000 m steeplechase | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | |
| High jump | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pole vault | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Long jump | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Triple jump | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shot put | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discus throw | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hammer throw | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | |
| Javelin throw | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | |
| Heptathlon | | | | | ✓ | | |
| Decathlon | | | ✓ | ✓ | | | |
| 4 × 100 m relay | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4 × 200 m relay | | | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4 × 400 m relay | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4 × 800 m relay | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4 × 1500 m relay | | | ✓ | | | | |
| 1600m sprint medley | | | ✓ | ✓ | | ✓ | ✓ |
| Distance medley | | | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Source. Note: Some men's events are combined for the university and College divisions.

## Meet records
### Men

Men's meeting records of the Texas Relays :
| Event | Record | Athlete | Nationality | Date |
| 100 m | 9.90 (+2.0 m/s) | Benjamin Azamati-Kwaku | Ghana | 25 March 2022 |
| 200 m | 19.81 (+0.8 m/s) | Terrance Laird | United States | 27 March 2021 |
| 400 m | 44.62 | Bryce Deadmon | United States | 27 March 2021 |
| 800 m | 1:45.31 | Oussama El Bouchayby | Morocco | 30 March 2023 |
| 1500 m | 3:41.15 | Paul Larkins | Great Britain | 1984 |
| Mile | 3:56.98 | Leonel Manzano | United States | 2008 |
| 5000 m | 13:38.28 | Ernest Cheruiyot | Kenya | 28 March 2024 |
| 10,000 m | 28:05.36 | Michael Musyoki | United States | 1984 |
| 110 m hurdles | 13.13 | Larry Wade | United States | 2004 |
| 400 m hurdles | 48.44 | Michael Stigler | United States | 27 March 2015 |
| 3000 m steeplechase | 8:27.70 | Henry Marsh | United States | 1977 |
| High jump | 2.33 m | Mark Boswell | Canada | 2000 |
| High jump | 2.33 m | JuVaughn Harrison | United States | 1 April 2023 |
| Pole vault | 5.92 m | Renaud Lavillenie | France | 31 March 2018 |
| Pole vault | 5.92 m | Shawnacy Barber | Canada | 31 March 2018 |
| Pole vault | 5.92 m | Armand Duplantis | Sweden | 31 March 2018 |
| Long jump | 8.23 m | Richard Duncan | Canada | 1997 |
| Triple jump | 17.09 m (+2.0 m/s) | O'Brien Wasome | Jamaica | 30 March 2024 |
| Shot put | 21.54 m | Adrian Piperi | United States | 26 March 2022 |
| Discus throw | 66.01 m | Julian Wruck | Australia | 30 March 2013 |
| Hammer throw | 76.29 m | Denzel Comenentia | Netherlands | 29 March 2018 |
| Javelin throw | 89.10 m | Patrik Bodén | Sweden | 24 March 1990 |
| Decathlon | 8708 pts | Leo Neugebauer | Germany | 27–28 March 2024 |
| Decathlon | 100 m (wind) Long jump (wind) Shot put High jump 400 m 110 m h (wind) Discus Pole vault Javelin 1500 m 10.74 (+0.9 m/s) 7.81 m (+0.5 m/s) 17.26 m 2.05 m 47.99 14.51 (+1.0 m/s) 51.50 m 5.10 m 58.99 m 4:51.05 | 100 m (wind) Long jump (wind) Shot put High jump 400 m 110 m h (wind) Discus Pole vault Javelin 1500 m 10.74 (+0.9 m/s) 7.81 m (+0.5 m/s) 17.26 m 2.05 m 47.99 14.51 (+1.0 m/s) 51.50 m 5.10 m 58.99 m 4:51.05 | 100 m (wind) Long jump (wind) Shot put High jump 400 m 110 m h (wind) Discus Pole vault Javelin 1500 m 10.74 (+0.9 m/s) 7.81 m (+0.5 m/s) 17.26 m 2.05 m 47.99 14.51 (+1.0 m/s) 51.50 m 5.10 m 58.99 m 4:51.05 | 100 m (wind) Long jump (wind) Shot put High jump 400 m 110 m h (wind) Discus Pole vault Javelin 1500 m 10.74 (+0.9 m/s) 7.81 m (+0.5 m/s) 17.26 m 2.05 m 47.99 14.51 (+1.0 m/s) 51.50 m 5.10 m 58.99 m 4:51.05 |
| 4 × 100 m relay | 37.88 | HSI | United States | 2001 |
| 4 × 200 m relay | 1:19.88 | Austin All Stars | United States | 1999 |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 2:59.73 | Tiger Olympians: Quincy Downing Michael Cherry Vernon Norwood Tyler Terry | United States | 26 March 2022 |
| 4 × 800 m relay | 7:15.66 | South Plains College: Aron Tanui Trayquan Francis Chevonne Hall Kimar Farquharson | United States | 1 April 2023 |
| 4 × 1500 m relay | 15:08.67 | Arkansas | United States | 1999 |
| Sprint medley relay (2-2-4-8) | 3:12.13 | Arkansas | United States | 2000 |
| Distance medley relay | 9:29.40 | UTEP | United States | 1979 |

### Women

Women's meeting records of the Texas Relays :
| Event | Record | Athlete | Nationality | Date |
| 100 m | 10.93 | Dawn Sowell | United States | 1989 |
| 200 m | 22.08 (+1.2 m/s) | Gabrielle Thomas | United States | 30 March 2024 |
| 400 m | 50.19 | Shamier Little | United States | 27 March 2021 |
| 800 m | 2:00.25 | Shafiqua Maloney | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 28 March 2024 |
| 1500 m | 4:13.53 | Dana Mecke | United States | 31 March 2018 |
| 3000 m | 9:13.90 | Teena Colebrook | Great Britain | 1991 |
| 5000 m | 15:25.27 | Elizabeth Leachman | United States | 28 March 2024 |
| 10,000 m | 31:28.92 | Francie Larrieu-Smith | United States | 1991 |
| 100 m hurdles | 12.36 (+2.0 m/s) | Masai Russell | United States | 1 April 2023 |
| 400 m hurdles | 54.37 | Britton Wilson | United States | 25 March 2022 |
| 3000 m steeplechase | 10:10.93 | Trina Cox | United States | 2006 |
| High jump | 1.95 m | Erin Aldrich | United States | 2000 |
| High jump | 1.95 m | Amy Acuff | United States | 31 March 2012 |
| Pole vault | 4.91 m | Jenn Suhr | United States | 30 March 2019 |
| Long jump | 7.14 m (+1.0 m/s) | Tara Davis | United States | 26 March 2021 |
| Triple jump | 14.48 m (+1.0 m/s) | Tori Franklin | United States | 30 March 2018 |
| Shot put | 18.58 m | Laura Gerraughty | United States | 2006 |
| Discus throw | 67.98 m | Valarie Allman | United States | 29 March 2024 |
| Hammer throw | 74.18 m | Brooke Anderson | United States | 28 March 2019 |
| Javelin throw | 60.82 m | Kara Winger | United States | 27 March 2015 |
| Heptathlon | 6412 pts | Anna Hall | United States | 23–24 March 2022 |
| Heptathlon | 100m H (wind) High jump Shot put 200m (wind) Long jump (wind) Javelin 800m 13.41 (+1.6 m/s) 1.77 m 13.45 m 23.81 (−0.1 m/s) 6.23 m (+0.9 m/s) 40.98 m 2:04.61 | 100m H (wind) High jump Shot put 200m (wind) Long jump (wind) Javelin 800m 13.41 (+1.6 m/s) 1.77 m 13.45 m 23.81 (−0.1 m/s) 6.23 m (+0.9 m/s) 40.98 m 2:04.61 | 100m H (wind) High jump Shot put 200m (wind) Long jump (wind) Javelin 800m 13.41 (+1.6 m/s) 1.77 m 13.45 m 23.81 (−0.1 m/s) 6.23 m (+0.9 m/s) 40.98 m 2:04.61 | 100m H (wind) High jump Shot put 200m (wind) Long jump (wind) Javelin 800m 13.41 (+1.6 m/s) 1.77 m 13.45 m 23.81 (−0.1 m/s) 6.23 m (+0.9 m/s) 40.98 m 2:04.61 |
| 4 × 100 m relay | 42.00 | University of Texas: Julien Alfred Ezinne Abba Lanae Thomas Kevona Davis | Saint Lucia United States United States Jamaica | 1 April 2023 |
| 4 × 200 m relay | 1:27.05 WB | Team International: Dina Asher-Smith Rhasidat Adeleke Lanae-Tava Thomas Julien Alfred | Great Britain Ireland Jamaica Saint Lucia | 30 March 2024 |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:22.94 | University of Texas: Rhasidat Adeleke Kennedy Simon Stacey-Ann Williams Davicia Patterson | Ireland United States United States United States | 25 March 2022 |
| 4 × 800 m relay | 8:20.69 | Louisiana State University: Lorena Rangel Batres Callie Hardy Cindy Bourdier Michaela Rose | United States | 1 April 2023 |
| 4 × 1500 m relay | 18:11.51 | Arkansas: Paige Johnston Jillian Rosen Miranda Walker Kristen Gillespie | United States | 8 April 2011 |
| Sprint medley relay (2-2-4-8) | 3:36.10 | University of Texas: Julien Alfred Rhasidat Adeleke Kennedy Simon Valery Tobias | Saint Lucia Ireland United States United States | 31 March 2023 |
| Distance medley relay | 10:59.86 | Louisiana State University: Cindy Bourdier Garriel White Michaela Rose Lorena Rangel Batres | United States | 31 March 2023 |

## Results by year

| 2020s | 2010s | 2000s | 1990s | 1980s | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | 1930s | 1920s |
| 2029 | 2019 | 2009 | 1999 | 1989 | 1979 | 1969 | 1959 | 1949 | 1939 | 1929 |
| 2028 | 2018 | 2008 | 1998 | 1988 | 1978 | 1968 | 1958 | 1948 | 1938 | 1928 |
| 2027 | 2017 | 2007 | 1997 | 1987 | 1977 | 1967 | 1957 | 1947 | 1937 | 1927 |
| 2026 | 2016 | 2006 | 1996 | 1986 | 1976 | 1966 | 1956 | 1946 | 1936 | 1926 |
| 2025 | 2015 | 2005 | 1995 | 1985 | 1975 | 1965 | 1955 | 1945 | 1935 | 1925 |
| 2024 | 2014 | 2004 | 1994 | 1984 | 1974 | 1964 | 1954 | 1944 | 1934 |
| 2023 | 2013 | 2003 | 1993 | 1983 | 1973 | 1963 | 1953 | 1943 | 1933 |
| 2022 | 2012 | 2002 | 1992 | 1982 | 1972 | 1962 | 1952 | 1942 | 1932 |
| 2021 | 2011 | 2001 | 1991 | 1981 | 1971 | 1961 | 1951 | 1941 | 1931 |
| 2020 | 2010 | 2000 | 1990 | 1980 | 1970 | 1960 | 1950 | 1940 | 1930 |