UF T&F: Gators Announce 2021 Pepsi Florida Relays Format

UF’s staple meet will host a limited number of participants for its 2021 iteration

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida track and field program announced Friday a modified format for this year’s Pepsi Florida Relays, UF’s track staple meet, scheduled to take place April 2 – 3 at Percy Beard Track inside James G. Pressly Stadium.

This year’s meet will host a limited number of participants to mitigate the risks associated with the COVID-19 global pandemic.

The two-day event will feature a total of 13 Power Five teams from across the nation, including Florida. A full list of teams participating in the 2021 Pepsi Florida Relays is below.

Additionally, this year’s meet will not be open to unattached or post-collegiate athletes, and as previously announced<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_news_2020_12_11_track-2Dand-2Dfield-2D2021-2Dpepsi-2Dflorida-2Drelays-2Dupdate-2Dregarding-2Dhigh-2Dschool-2Dparticipants.aspx&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=_RL2E2jxY_qRafpxm-j0TyDaSkY2VSJN7f3TonBXjEM&s=dI4-6lh0B6na7F7pNiL0BGtsUI66bohOye3MJuL21HE&e= >, UF will not host participants from the high school levels.

Coaches, support staff, participants and attendees will adhere to health and safety protocols established under the guidance of UF Health and the SEC Medical Taskforce. Reduced capacity information, along with those protocols, which will include physical distancing and face coverings will be announced at a later date.

The Pepsi Florida Relays have been held on UF’s campus since the 1930s and is regarded as one of the nation’s premier collegiate track meets.

2021 FLORIDA RELAY PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

Alabama

Auburn

Clemson

Florida

Florida State

Georgia Tech

Iowa State

Kentucky

Miami

Mississippi State