Chicago Hosts Top Collegiate Track & Field Athletes at 4th Annual Windy City Invitational

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Chicago is set to host one of the most dynamic collegiate track and field events in the nation, bringing together elite athletes and fostering community pride in a celebration of excellence. This year’s event will feature 17 powerhouse programs including Wisconsin, Harvard, Notre Dame, Howard, Northern Colorado, South Florida, Michigan State and many additional Big Ten schools, bringing the highest level of collegiate competition to Chicago. 

These elite teams will converge at the Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Stadium on Chicago’s South Side for the highly anticipated 4th Annual University of Wisconsin’s Windy City Invitational. Beyond competition, the event seeks to empower local youth, boost the economy, and establish Chicago’s South Side as a premier destination for athletic excellence and cultural collaboration. 

 

EVENT AT-A-GLANCE

Date: February 14-15, 2025

Location: Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center | 10201 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago IL

 

Friday, February 14:

2 p.m. – Field Events Begin

5:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremony & National Anthem

5:40 p.m. – Key Championship Events (Long Jump, Men’s 400m)

7:10 p.m. – Feature Event: Magnificent Mile Invite

 

Saturday, February 15:

11 a.m. – Field Events Begin

1:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremony & National Anthem

1:40 p.m. – Key Championship Events (200m Invite Sections)

4 p.m. – Feature Event: 4 x 400m Relay

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