The much-anticipated Western Relays will be staged at Gc Foster College Track this weekend February 8, where some of Jamaica’s best Track and field athletes will converge for what will be the 46th renewal . 

Previous title sponsors Milo, whose investment spans some 27 years, though not leading the way in 2025 still remains committed to the meet . 

The premier one-day development track and field event was unable to return to the Montego Bay Sports Complex, which has faced ongoing issues regarding its track’s condition .

According to Meet Director Ray Harvey, the decision to move the event from its traditional venue in Catherine Hall to GC Foster College in Spanish Town in 2019, was due primarly to the fact that the track was deemed unfit for running. 

Speaking on Irie FM’s What’s the Score on Monday night, Harvey acknowledged that the venue challenges played a significant role in the decision by Milo to scale back its support. 

The meet gets underway at 10 a.m. with the 400 meters hurdles, will feature top high school teams such as Kingston College, Calabar, Edwin Allen, Holmwood Technical, Excelsior, Herbert Morrison, Muschett High and Cornwall College. Additionally, top clubs and institutions, including MVP Track Club, Sprintec, and GC Foster College, are set to compete.

Two of Jamaica’s most outstanding junior athletes, Deandre Daley and Shanoya Douglas—both World Junior sprint relay gold medallists—will be honored at the meet for their remarkable achievements. The late, great sports journalist Hubert Lawrence will also be recognized as this year’s honoree, adding a special tribute to the event.