Annual Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet Inc.

We are more than a track meet.
We are a legacy.
We are a community.
We are a celebration of excellence, sportsmanship, and the enduring impact of Bob Hayes and Coach Day!

We've added NEW photos from this year's Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet and Golf Tournament, and there are more on the way! Take a moment to relive the memories, celebrate the moments, and see if you spot yourself, your team, or someone you know.

Visit our website and check out the latest photo galleries. Be sure to check back often as we'll continue adding more pictures.

And while you're there...

Save the Date for 2027!
We're already gearing up for another incredible year and can't wait to welcome athletes, coaches, families, volunteers, sponsors, and fans back for another unforgettable Bob Hayes Invitational.

Thank you for being part of the legacy. We'll see you in 2027!
Website: https://www.bhitm22.org

Congratulations to Our Coach Day Scholarship Winner!

We are thrilled to announce our Coach Day Scholarship recipient!
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment have truly set you apart. We celebrate this exciting milestone with you and look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish.

Freedom is more than a holiday.
It's the opportunity to become.

The freedom to dream.
The freedom to grow.
The freedom to persevere.
The freedom to compete.
The freedom to rise after every setback.
The freedom to become everything you were created to be.

This Fourth of July, we celebrate the blessings of living in a nation where opportunity exists—and we honor those whose courage and sacrifice have helped preserve those freedoms.

At the Bob Hayes Invitational, we believe every race is more than a finish line. It's a reminder that greatness is built one step, one decision, and one moment at a time.
As you celebrate with family and friends, stay connected with us! Visit our website to check out some of the latest photos we've added from this year's Bob Hayes Invitational. Relive the unforgettable moments, celebrate the athletes, and experience the legacy that continues to inspire generations.

Wishing you and your family a safe, joyful, and blessed Independence Day.
Happy 4th of July from the Bob Hayes Invitational!

Stay connected to us! https://www.bhitm22.org

LOOK WHO IS GETTING READY TO TRAVEL…
Congratulations to Andrea Johnson — the winner of our TWO AIRLINE TICKETS giveaway supporting the Coach Day Golf Tournament.

Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and helped us continue building legacy, opportunity, and impact through this incredible event. Every ticket purchased helped support the mission and future of the Bob Hayes movement.

Andrea…where are you headed?!

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Charlie Neal — a true pioneer, storyteller, and champion for Black college athletics.

His voice carried history.
His presence carried excellence.
His dedication to preserving and celebrating the culture of HBCU sports impacted generations.

The Bob Hayes Invitational Gala was honored to experience his support, passion, and commitment to the legacy. Charlie Neal understood the importance of celebrating those who paved the way while continuing to inspire the next generation to dream bigger, move forward, and honor where they come from.

We are grateful for the time, dedication, and heart he poured into this community and so many others around the country. His contributions will never be forgotten, and his voice will continue to echo through the stories, memories, and lives he touched.

Rest well, legend.
Thank you for all you gave to the culture, the people, and the legacy of Black excellence.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, bonus moms, aunties, and women who lead, love, sacrifice, nurture, and pour into others every single day.

Today we celebrate the strength, grace, wisdom, and unwavering love that mothers carry. Your impact reaches far beyond what you see. Through every prayer, every sacrifice, every lesson, every hug, and every moment of encouragement—you are helping shape generations.

From the entire Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet Team, thank you for all that you do behind the scenes and beyond the spotlight.

We honor you today and always.
Happy Mother’s Day!

Today is the day! ⛳️
The Golf Tournament is happening NOW—and you still have time to grab your raffle tickets! 🎟️
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something bigger.
Raffle Link: https://www.bhitm22.org/getawayraffle

Quick reminder—the Golf Tournament is Monday, May 4th, and you STILL have time to get in.

If you’ve been thinking about it… this is your moment. Don’t overthink it—just move.
This is about more than a day on the course.
This is about supporting scholarships and pouring into the next generation.

Register Here: https://www.bhitm22.org/events
ALSO.....Grab a raffle ticket - https://www.bhitm22.org/getawayraffle

Jacksonville, it’s bigger than golf… it’s impact.
We’re gearing up for the 24th Annual James “Coach” Day Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament.

📅 May 4, 2026
📍 Orange Park

This is more than a day on the course—this is about changing lives through scholarships and opportunity.
✔️ Individual spots
✔️ Foursomes
✔️ Sponsorship opportunities
Jacksonville, it’s bigger than golf… Its impact.

THE GETAWAY RAFFLE IS LIVE!
You could win 2 Southwest Airlines® tickets to anywhere in the continental U.S. ✈️
Every ticket purchased helps support the mission.
---> Register for Golf or Get Your Raffle Ticket

Let’s show up. Let’s support. Let’s make an impact.
Visit the website: https://www.bhitm22.org

Don’t wait on this one… seriously.
We’re giving away 2 Southwest Airlines® tickets to anywhere in the continental U.S.—and someone is going to win. Why not you?

More importantly, every ticket supports the Annual James “Coach” Day Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament.
This is bigger than a giveaway… this is impact.

Get your tickets here: https://www.bhitm22.org