TWO WORLD RECORDS BROKEN!
Most Girls Under 6:00 @ 1600 = 333! (Old record was 268 @ APU MOC Distance Classic)
Most Boys Under 5:00 @ 1600 = 567! (Old record was 411 @ '23 DDF)
Dublin Distance Fiesta
Friday & Saturday, March 15 & 16, 2024
Please read through it all. Here are some highlights:
Packet Pickup will be located at the Sports Complex.
Spectator Gate @ Southernmost Gate; Athlete/Coach Gate @ Northernmost Gate
CHECK-IN/BULLPEN - Athletes should check-in 3-4 heats prior to their heat. THERE WILL NOT BE CALLS TO CHECK-IN. Athletes should arrive at the infield bullpen at least two-three heats prior to their assigned heat.
All sales will be electronic ONLY - no cash will be accepted!
Special 2-Day Pass! - $20 (will receive a special band upon entrance that will be required for entry on BOTH days)
General Admission - $13
Special Admission - $6 - High School Students w/ASB, Children Ages 4-13, Senior Citizens 60+
Friday, March 15, 2024 Parking
Before 12:45 PM - Please park in the neighborhood as Dublin High School is still in school and the parking lots will not be available for public parking.
After 12:45 PM - Parking will be available in the parking lots. Please park as close to the track & field stadium as possible.
Saturday, March 16, 2024 Traffic
Full Closure of Southbound I-680 in Pleasanton between I-580/I-680 Connector & Koopman Road (link)
Northbound I-680 will remain open and will not be affected by the closure.
Note that the ALCOSTA BLVD exit will be the last exit before the closure. The two exits prior to that are BOLLINGER CANYON ROAD and CROW CANYON ROAD and could offer better detours.
St. Patrick's Day Parade - Being that we are in Dublin, Dublin hosts a St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 16, 2024 with some Road Closures from 7:00 AM until approximately 11:30 AM. Here are alternative routes to Dublin High School during this time period:
FROM THE EAST - Follow I-580 W and take the HOPYARD RD/DOUGHERTY RD exit. Make a RIGHT at the exit onto DOUGHERTY RD. Make a LEFT onto AMADOR VALLEY BLVD. Make a RIGHT onto BRIGHTON DR. Dublin High School will be on the RIGHT.
FROM THE NORTH - Follow I-680 S and take the ALCOSTA BLVD exit (PLEASE NOTE OF THE CLOSURE EXPLAINED ABOVE). Make a LEFT at the exit onto SAN RAMON VALLEY BLVD. Make a LEFT onto ALCOSTA BLVD. Make a RIGHT onto KIMBALL AVE. Make a RIGHT onto VILLAGE PKWY. Make a LEFT onto BRIGHTON DR. Dublin High School will be on the LEFT.
FROM THE SOUTH - Follow I-680 N and take the exit towards I-580 E/STOCKTON. Keep right to continue on the HOPYARD RD/DOUGHERTY RD exit. Make a LEFT at the exit onto DOUGHERTY RD. Make a LEFT onto AMADOR VALLEY BLVD. Make a RIGHT onto BRIGHTON DR. Dublin High School will be on the RIGHT.
FROM THE WEST - Follow I-580 E and take the HOPYARD RD/DOUGHERTY RD exit. Make a LEFT at the exit onto DOUGHERTY RD. Make a LEFT onto AMADOR VALLEY BLVD. Make a RIGHT onto BRIGHTON DR. Dublin High School will be on the RIGHT.
2023 featured the WORLD RECORD of most boys under 5:00 @ 1600 in one meet with 411 and just missed the world record of most girls under 6:00 @ 1600 in one meet by 6 (262)!