UCA Track Teams Head to Texas for Weekend Meets

The Bears will compete at the Texas Relays and Bobcat Invitational.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:19pm

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The University of Central Arkansas track and field teams are traveling to Texas this weekend to compete in two separate meets - the 98th annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin and the Bobcat Invitational in San Marcos.

Why it matters

These out-of-state meets provide valuable experience and competition for the UCA track and field athletes as they prepare for their conference championships and potential NCAA postseason berths later in the season.

The details

The Bears will send athletes to compete in a wide range of track and field events at both the prestigious Texas Relays and the Bobcat Invitational. These meets will allow the UCA coaching staff to evaluate their team's progress and make any necessary adjustments before the most important part of the season.

  • The Texas Relays will take place from April 3-5, 2026.
  • The Bobcat Invitational is scheduled for April 4-5, 2026.

The players

University of Central Arkansas

A public university located in Conway, Arkansas that fields NCAA Division I athletic teams known as the Bears.

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What’s next

The UCA track and field teams will return to Arkansas after the weekend meets to continue preparing for their conference championships in May.

The takeaway

These out-of-state meets against top competition will provide valuable experience for the UCA track and field athletes as they work towards their ultimate goals of conference and national championships.