The first Simi Valley CA Winter Championships Qualifier of 2024 created 155 qualifying times and some memorable human moments. Many of the high school athletes in attendance attempted to qualify for the CA Winter Championships, which will be held at Arcadia High School on Saturday, February 3. But many of the younger and older athletes were there for the sheer joy of running in an open meet. I love the mix of ages competing against each other. As a result, the day always feels a bit lighter.

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the day. More can be found at PrepCalTrack, and the full album of 449 images can be found here: 2024 Simi Valley Winter Champs Qualifier 1.