The University of Minnesota's distance crew is set to kick off their outdoor season at the 2026 Raleigh Relays from March 26-28 in Raleigh, N.C., featuring 24 entries. The relays will primarily run in the evening and will be streamed live on ESPN via ACCNX. The previous competition saw Minnesota athletes achieve 11 top performances, highlighted by a men's 4x100m relay time of 38.69, the second fastest in school history. Freshman John Caleb excelled as well, earning Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors with impressive times in the 100m and 200m events. Also, Anthonett Nabwe from the women鈥檚 team earned a spot on 'The Bowerman' Watch List after her record-breaking performances in the weight throw.

By the Numbers
  • Men's 4x100m relay clocked in at 38.69, the second-fastest in school history.
  • John Caleb's 100m time of 10.18 ranks him No. 3 in the NCAA and No. 1 in the Big Ten.
State of Play
  • The Raleigh Relays will feature events primarily in the evening with a start time of 3:05 p.m. on March 26.
  • Caleb and Nabwe both achieved historic performances in their respective events leading up to this outdoor campaign.
What's Next

Following the Raleigh Relays, the Gophers will compete at the Hamline Open on April 1, and will also participate in the Battle on the Bayou from April 3-4 in Baton Rouge.

Bottom Line

The University of Minnesota's track and field team is entering a pivotal outdoor season, with standout athletes poised to break records and maintain their competitive edge at national meets.