This month's Kansas Relays to be held at new Rock Chalk Park

Lawrence city commissioners have granted a permit to allow the Kansas Relays to be held at the new Rock Chalk Park later this month.

The Lawrence Journal-World reports commissioners agreed to grant the permit Tuesday. The relays to be held at the new track and field stadium from April 16-19, even though the project isn't finished.

Brad Nachtigal, an associate athletic director for the university, says if the weather cooperates, officials are expecting a large crowd at the relays, in part because local residents will be curious to see the complex.

He says the public will get a good glimpse at the track and field, soccer and softball facilities, which will be privately owned and leased to KU Athletics.

This story was originally published April 9, 2014 at 12:05 PM with the headline "This month's Kansas Relays to be held at new Rock Chalk Park."