DES MOINES, Iowa – Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom announced today the addition of a new 4x400 meter Mixed Relay event for the 2025 edition of America's Athletic Classic, further expanding competitive opportunities for middle school athletes. This innovative coed race will feature two boys and two girls from each participating team, marking a historic inclusion in the Friday Night competition lineup.
The race will follow the same format as the Olympics and World Championships with each team required to run in the same sequence of boy, girl, boy, girl. Competition will be structured in two heats, each featuring eight teams.