April 11, 2014
2014 Hilltopper Relays Schedule
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The WKU track and field teams will host the annual Hilltopper Relays, their lone home competition of the year, this weekend at the Charles M. Ruter Track Complex.
The Hilltopper Relays begin Friday at 4 p.m. (CT) with the men's and women's hammer throw and continue Saturday morning at 9 a.m. with field events. Running events will kick off at 11 a.m. with the 5,000-meter run and the meet will conclude around 5 p.m.
WKU will be joined by eight schools in competition at this year's Hilltopper Relays, including Austin Peay, Central Michigan, Eastern Illinois, Jackson State, Marshall, Mississippi Valley State, Murray State and Tennessee Tech
"We're very excited to bring in high-caliber competition from around the region for this year's Hilltopper Relays," said head coach Erik Jenkins. "The event continues to grow and the quality of athletes competing forms a great atmosphere for a track and field meet."
For the third-straight year as a part of the Hilltopper Relays, WKU has partnered with Bowling Green Independent, Warren County and local private schools for the "Fastest Kid in Bowling Green" competition. Students grades 1st-8th have been racing in their local school the past few weeks and the winners of those races will face off in a 100-meter dash competition Saturday at the conclusion of the collegiate 100-meter dash.
A complete schedule of Saturday's Hilltopper Relays is attached. For more information on WKU Track and Field, follow the team on Twitter at @WKUTrackField or visit WKUSports.com.
