Participant & Qualification Information

Participant Information

The only restriction for participation is age. A participant’s age is as of December 31, 2024. Participants MUST compete in their age group, including relays (no exceptions).

Participants may only compete in ONE local meet. Participating in more than one in an attempt to qualify for State is not allowed.

No spikes, turf shoes, or starting blocks will be allowed.

A participant may compete in three events. This can be a combination of field and running events. The relay does NOT count as a running event and can be used as a fourth event. Participants cannot compete in three running events only (not including the relay).

For more specific information regarding guidelines, click the following link: Participant Rules and Guidelines

Still have questions? Contact your local meet director for more information

 

How to Qualify for State Championships

First and second place winners in each event and age group at every local meet qualify for the Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Championships in Marshalltown. Winners must notify their local meet coordinator on their plan to attend the State meet. The local meet coordinator will then enter them in the State Meet.

CLICK HERE to find a local meet near you.