The first three finishers in each age group in each event will receive gold, silver, and bronze 2026 USATF Masters Indoor Championships medals respectively.
USATF individual event champions will also receive a championship patch; only one patch will be awarded to an individual athlete no matter how many events they win. Members of championship relay teams do not receive patches.
The fourth through eighth place finishers in each event will each receive a USATF Masters Championship ribbon.
Non-US Citizens are not eligible to displace US Citizens or USA affiliated athletes for awards or to score points in the club competition.
Awards may be picked up at the Awards table. Awards may be picked up no earlier than one hour after the completion of the event.
Team trophies will be presented to the first place, second place, and third place men’s, women’s, and combined teams. Points are awarded as follows:
Team trophy presentations will take place in the infield at the conclusion of the meet.
Your competitor (bib) number must be worn on the front during all competitions (exceptions for field event athletes, who have the choice of front or back). In addition, all track athletes will be required to wear a bib number on their back indicating their age division. You may pick up your bib numbers during the designated packet pickup times in the Accreditation/Packet Pickup Area.
The Packet Pickup will be located outside of East Hall 1, in the main lobby next to the escalator.
Accreditation/Packet Pickup Schedule is as follows (subject to change based on final schedule)
Go to the Packet Pickup Area to pick up your bib numbers.
Confirm either online or in person by 4 pm the day before your event is scheduled.
Report to the Clerk before your event (see Clerk Report Schedule).
Athletes in all events must confirm either online or in person by 4:00 pm the day before their event is scheduled. You must also report to the clerk (call room) - See call room schedule under reporting to the clerk section.
Confirmations/scratches will start on Sunday, February 15, 2026. An email will be sent to you (at the email address in your USATF Connect Profile). The email will contain a link you can use to either confirm and/or scratch the events for which you have registered.
If you cannot find the email to confirm/scratch, you may also use the following method to confirm or scratch online:
4:00 PM MT the day before your event is scheduled.
Go to the Accreditation/Packet Pickup Area to pick up your bib numbers.
Confirm either online or in person by 4 p.m. the day before your event is scheduled.
Report to the Clerk before your event (see Clerk /Call Room Schedule).
Athletes must report to the Call Room/Clerk no later than the following times (before the scheduled start time of the event):
Albuquerque Convention Center 401 2nd Street NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
The City of Albuquerque’s seasonal indoor track features a 200-meter Mondo oval with 12-degree banked turns and six 36-inch lanes. The straight is a panel system Mondo surface with eight 48-inch lanes, which is also used for high jump. The pole vault, long jump and triple jump are on raised runways with Mondo surfacing. The throwing ring is a wooden surface. In addition to the track and field areas, the center includes seating for 2,000, concession stands, and a large digital video board.
The facility will be open during the following hours each day (subject to change based on final schedule):
Two (2) competition-approved implements of every size and weight will be provided. However, it is recommended that athletes bring their own implements and have them certified at the Implement Inspection area. The Implement Inspection area will be next to the entrance to the indoor track, on the left.
Athletes wishing to use their own implements must submit those implements for inspection at least two hours before the scheduled start of their throwing event. Approved implements will be impounded until the start of the competition.
Implement Inspection Schedule is as follows (subject to change based on final schedule)
All implements should be checked in at least two hours prior to the start of your event.
Implements for all early morning throws (before 10 a.m.) should be checked in the evening before the event.
Shot puts must have a plastic outer shell; metal shots are not permitted. All weights and superweights must have a plastic shell inside a bag or straps that comply with the 2026 USATF Competition Rules. Metal weights and superweights that are designed for use outdoors are not permitted.
All athletes must wear only ¼” (6mm) PYRAMID SPIKES on the rubber surfaces.
Prohibited spikes include “Needle Spike Pins” and “Christmas Tree Spikes”, and any length longer than ¼ inch. All shoes will be checked.
Starting blocks are permitted (they are optional) for events up to 400 meters and the 4x400 relay. Only supplied starting blocks will be allowed; no personal starting blocks will be permitted.
USATF Masters will have 30 vaulting poles reserved for use during the Championships. For more information and to reserve a pole, please click here. Note that the deadline for reservations is January 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Any protest must be made to the event head official or to the referee, not later than 30 minutes after the results of the event are communicated, announced, or posted. Protests not filed within that time frame will be denied. live.finishtiming.com/results will be used as the official clock for each event. Once the event is marked “official,” the protest period is up for that event. Once a protest has been decided and the result of the protest communicated, announced, or posted, you have 30 minutes to file an appeal. The fee to file an appeal is $100. To file an appeal, you must submit the written appeal to the Games Subcommittee. The appeal fee is nonrefundable unless your appeal is upheld.
For appropriate and timely processing of record applications, athletes achieving a new age division record in an event should be prepared to submit a copy of their birth certificate or passport (driver’s license or similar is not acceptable), if not already submitted to USATF with your entry.
Starting heights for the high jump and pole vault competition will be determined by facility equipment limitations and the Masters Track & FIeld Championships Games Subcommittee.
Minimum High Jump height is 0.85 m (2 feet, 9 inches) and minimum Pole Vault height is approximately 0.85 m (2 feet, 9 inches).
All eligible members of USATF and eligible members of other World Masters Athletics (WMA) Masters Affiliates may compete in these Championships. However, only U.S. citizens and athletes eligible to compete for the USA in international competitions may score or win Championship medals; all athletes not eligible to compete for the USA will receive equivalent awards.
There are no qualifying standards for this competition.
Individual and relay competitions will be conducted in five-year age divisions. Please note that this is a masters meet following masters, not open, rules. i.e. the hurdles for men 25-49 will be 39 inches (Open Men use 42 inches).
All athletes must be 2026 members of USATF (or other WMA Masters Affiliate) in good standing. USATF memberships may be purchased online. Non-U.S. citizens must be eligible members of their nation’s World Masters Athletics Masters Member.
The 2026 USATF Membership year begins on November 1, 2025. If you have selected “auto renew”, your membership will automatically renew on January 1, 2026 and you will be eligible to register at that time.
All clubs must be 2026 USATF member organizations to score team points and athletes must have that club listed in their USATF profile when entering these Championships.
Find your local association here.
Club and non-club relay teams shall be separate divisions. USATF Competition Rule 332.2(g) details the definitions for both club and non-club relay teams. Non-U.S. citizens and non-USA affiliated athletes may not be members of club relay teams.
Date of birth verification will be required from all competitors in advance. See the Date of Birth Verification section for more information.
You must be a 2026 USATF member to enter the Championships. If you do not have a 2026 membership, please complete a membership application first. You must also meet the eligibility requirements.
Combined events count as the first event
All feeds are non-transferable and non-refundable. No entry will be considered completed unless it is accompanied by full payment of fees and all required documents (below).
Online entries must be paid using credit card or debit card.
Date of Birth Verification (birth certificate or passport are required by WMA)
Click here for more information on Date of Birth Verification and a video tutorial on uploading documents to your account.
USATF also recommends athletes bring a copy of their proof-of-age document to packet pick-up as a back-up measure--a proof-of-age document is required prior to receiving competitor packets. Athletes will not be considered to be entered into the meet until ALL required documents have been received. Athletes missing required documents will be listed as “info needed” on the Status of Entries page until all such documents are received.
To check the status of your entry, visit the Status of Entries page (statuses are updated hourly). ALL received entries are posted on the Status of Entries page (Coming Soon).
Athletes will not be considered entered into the meet until ALL required documents have been received.
Relay team entries will open on Wednesday, February 18, 2:00 pm at Packet Pickup. Relay entry forms will be available there. Relay teams may only enter on-site, however, each member of a relay team must also be entered in the meet as an individual. The normal entry process applies to each team member, including the deadlines. All relay teams must return their relay forms to the Relay desk in the Welcome Center by the following times
The fee for relay team entries is $60 per team, payable by credit card only. Relay entries will close as indicated above.
Athletes must be entered in the meet to compete on a relay team. Athletes who will only be entered in a relay must register online and select the “Relay Only” event.
If an individual will be joining others to form a team and is not competing in any other events, the process described above still applies.
All members of club relay teams must be U.S. citizens for the club relay team to score points in the team competition.
An athletes’ meeting conducted by the USATF Masters Track & Field Committee will be held on Saturday, February 22 at the conclusion of competition for the day. Location TBA.
The facility will have a certified trainer, ice, and first aid on site. An EMT will be stationed at the Finish Line.
Massage Therapists will be available (for a fee). Teams seeking to bring their own massage therapists (or other physios) must have their therapist submit an Athlete Services Credential Application to receive a credential. To receive a credential, therapists must meet all qualifications outlined by USATF Registered Medical Provider guidelines. Application for a credential does not guarantee the ability to perform these services at the event. Uncredentialed therapists will be asked to cease operations or leave the stadium.
Hot and cold food and beverages will be available from the concession stand. Athletes may carry in a water bottle and small snacks in their bag to stay hydrated.
No outside food/drink may enter the spectator areas.
Meet logo and USATF branded merchandise will be available for purchase in the competition arena near the front entrance.
Luggage check will be provided on site on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the final day of competition.
Athletes please be aware there are NO showers at the facility.
No ticket charge