USA Track & Field's mission is to continue its leadership role as the world's preeminent national governing body in Athletics -- from the grassroots to the elite level. USA Track & Field will provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to pursue excellence in long distance running, race walking, and track and field in the USA.

USA Track & Field is the national governing body for long distance running, cross country, track and field, and race walking -- and is United States' member of the International Amateur Athletic Federation, the world governing body for Athletics, as will as a Group A member of the U. S. Olympic Committee.

The Border Association

The Border Association is a member association of USA Track & Field representing the geographic area of the following counties in the state of Texas: El Paso, Hudspeth, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio, Brewster, Terrell, Pecos and Reeves. Our members compete in many different disciplines and age groups. The Border Association/USATF oversees and administers programs in track and field, long distance running, ultrarunning, race walking and youth athletics. The Border Association sanctions many athletic events annually, providing much-needed liability insurance to event managers and host communities. Border is part of USATF's Region 10. This region includes four other associations: Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico.