One of the biggest weekends in Iowa track and field kicks off today with the Drake Relays in Des Moines.

There are no area runners competing today, but the first runner for the area will compete early tomorrow, with WMU’s Cassie Kingery in the 100 meter hurdles.

Kingery the reigning 1A state champion and will run in heat three at 8 AM tomorrow.

Check KCIIradio.com and listen to the sports page on the morning, midday and evening magazines for updates on how the area athletes are doing.