Wyoming High School Track Heats Up on Thursday

Five meets across the state, including the D&D Invitational and Glen Legler Early Bird, highlight a busy day of competition.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:09am

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Wyoming high school track and field athletes are gearing up for a packed schedule on Thursday, April 2nd, with five meets taking place across the state. The D&D Invitational in Worland and the Glen Legler Early Bird in Casper are the two largest competitions, drawing teams from around Wyoming. Several other smaller meets are also scheduled, while some schools have opted to travel out of state for events in Utah, Nebraska, and Colorado over the holiday weekend.

Why it matters

This busy Thursday of track and field action comes as the 2026 Wyoming high school season reaches its third week. With the upcoming holiday weekend, Thursday represents a key opportunity for athletes to compete and showcase their skills before a brief break in the schedule.

The details

The D&D Invitational in Worland will feature teams from Burlington, Cody, Green River, Lovell, Powell, Rocky Mountain, Shoshoni, Ten Sleep, Thermopolis, and the host Worland High School. Meanwhile, the Glen Legler Early Bird at Natrona County High School in Casper will see athletes from Campbell County, Cheyenne South, Douglas, Glenrock, Kelly Walsh, Laramie, Little Snake River, Midwest, Natrona County, Newcastle, Riverton, Rock Springs, Thunder Basin, Torrington, Wind River, Wright, and Wyoming Indian compete.

  • The D&D Invitational and Glen Legler Early Bird are both scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • Several smaller meets, including events in Pine Bluffs, Sheridan, and Wheatland, will also take place on April 2nd.
  • Some Wyoming schools will travel out of state for competitions in Utah, Nebraska, and Colorado over the upcoming holiday weekend.

The players

D&D Invitational

An annual track and field meet hosted by Worland High School that draws teams from around Wyoming.

Glen Legler Early Bird

A track and field competition hosted by Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyoming.

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The takeaway

This busy Thursday of track and field action in Wyoming highlights the competitive spirit and dedication of the state's high school athletes, who are eager to showcase their talents despite the abbreviated schedule leading into the holiday weekend.