I guess I won't need that translation after all
Getting back to this month-old question, it looks like the point is moot anyway: while the original story implied that the race was on Sunday during the meet, it looks like the race was really last Tuesday. So, even if I hadn’t been traveling to an entirely different destination, it’s unlikely that I would’ve been around for the race.
I am a little disappointed, though I suppose I’ll have plenty to do that weekend anyway.