Coaches, this is our 3rd annual Need 4 Speed Invitational. Last year was a burner of a meet with teams from all over the east coast and the best speed in NC. We had boys running 10.5 in the 100 and girls running 11.8's. We also had sub 50 boys and sub 60 girls (55 won it) running the 400. This level of competition serves as an excellent tune up prior to conference championships.  Annually this event is scheduled in concurrence with the Distance Carnival, in Matthews, NC just 10 minutes from AK, so that the top sprinters in NC, SC GA, VA and TENN can compete in one location in the spring.  We invite you to join us this year for a star studded competitive meet.  We will contest only 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 100H, 110H, 300H, 4x100, 4x200, 4x400, and 4x800 and all high school field events except javelin.

New this Year!!!  Need4Speed "Middle School Championship" is now here!  Bring your middle school athletes and let them run under the lights!!  More information here: Need 4 Speed - Middle School Elite Invitational 2026 - Meet Information