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Deadline to Register: May 30 at 11:59pm!

Countdown to registration deadline – May 30 at 11:59 pm for the 63rd Annual Golden West Invitational (June 3 at Cordova HS. in Rancho Cordova)! New this year: 2000m steeplechase, a special evening mile event for potential sub-4-minute milers, and it is the USATF Pacific’s Open Track and Field Championships (double points for PA Open Track & Field Grand Prix participants)! Events for Youth, High School, Open and Masters athletes! Schedules are posted.


2023 Schedules are Posted with 2 New Events!

New this Year: 2000m Steeplechase and for Potential Sub-4 Milers an Evening 4-Minute Mile!

High School Hammer will be held on Thursday, June 1, at the Golden State Throwers facility at 12050 Borden Rd. Herald, CA 95638.  Weights and Measures will be at 6:30am for the morning throws and at 1pm for the afternoon throws.

Visit the Meet Info page page to check the morning and afternoon – evening schedules for all the event times.


It’s a Wrap!

The 62nd Annual Golden West Invitational is in the books and the final email was sent just a few minutes ago. It’s loaded with meet highlights, videos, photos of all the action from that long day of multi-generational competition. Here’s the link: https://mailchi.mp/8f3cb87ad6e2/gwi-registration-is-open-for-hs-youth-open-athletes-11483458. Congratulations to all who who competed, and a huge thank you is deserved by the many dedicate volunteers who made the meet possible. Save the weekend of June 4 2023 foe the 63rd Annual GWI. We hope to see you all there!


3/31/22: GWI Welcomes new sponsor, Visit Rancho Cordova!

GWI is pleased to announce that Visit Rancho Cordova has joined GWI as a supporting sponsor. Already they are supporting Golden West by reaching out to local hotels to provide special rates to Athletes, spectators, friends and family planning to enjoy a Golden West weekend, June 3 – 5. Learn more… And click on their logo below to learn more about all the City of Rancho Cordova has to offer for its visitors to enjoy!

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