ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia’s track and field teams will split up for the first time this outdoor season to compete in the Raleigh Relays, hosted by NC State, and the Battle on the Bayou in Baton Rouge, La., this weekend.
A group of distance runners will compete during the first two days of the Raleigh Relays on Thursday-Friday, March 28-29, at the Paul Derr Track & Field Facility on the campus of NC State. The Battle on the Bayou will take place on Friday-Saturday, March 29-30, at LSU’s Bernie Moore Track Stadium.
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