2008 Salem Kids Relays

Saturday, May 17

This unique, one-of-a-kind event is a track meet of relay races for youth in first through fifth grades. All races are 4 x 100 meter relays, except for the special event of the day, the Mayor's Mile. The 34th Annual Salem Kids Relays are set for Saturday, May 17, at Willamette University's McCulloch Stadium. 

The Salem Kids Relays are sponsored by the Optimist Club, City of Salem, and Country Insurance and Financial Services.

For more information or if you would like to volunteer, contact Melinda Mokalla at the City of Salem, 503-588-6261.

• Fact Sheet
• Entry Form
• Brochure
• Schedule of Heats

Event Day Schedule*

8:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies

8:15 a.m. - 2nd Grade Races Begin

9:45 a.m. - 1st Grade Races Begin

12:15 p.m. - 3rd Grade Races Begin

1:45 p.m. - 4th Grade Races Begin

3:15 p.m. - Mayor’s Mile

3:25 p.m. - 5th Grade Races Begin

*Schedule is subject to change.

Schedule of Heats

Mayor's Mile Relays

The "Mayor's Mile" relays will be held in the afternoon, prior to the 5th grade races. For the "Mayor's Mile", each school may enter one girl’s and one boy’s team. These teams can be of any age combination (first-fifth grade). The "1600 qualifier" will put the eight top times, girls and boys, into the final "mile" on the day of the event. For the "Mayor’s Mile" there will be a staggered start, and runners must hold their lanes for one lap and hand off to the second runner, who may then cut into the inside lane without interfering with another runner. Times kept by the City of Salem and the Optimist Club will be considered as the official time.

Time Trial Results

Awards and Scoring

All runners and on-site alternates will receive ribbons for their efforts in each race. Ribbons will be awarded for first through eighth place ribbons for the 4x100 relays. Medals will be awarded to all Mayor’s Mile relay teams. Ribbons will be presented after each race on the infield behind the scorer’s table. All participants and on-site alternates will be led to this area as they complete their respective races.

Practice Locations

Teams may use high school tracks on a drop-in basis on weekday evenings or weekends. Willamette University McCulloch Stadium is not available for practices. Please uphold the "No Practice" regulation at McCulloch Stadium. This is out of concern for the safety of the grade school students and Willamette University track athletes. Thank you for your cooperation!

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