Q. Where will the meet be held?
SPIRE Academy 5201 SPIRE Circle Geneva, OH, 441002
Q. Who can enter the meet?
A. Athletes 25 years or older on July 16, 2026. Please note that this is a masters meet following masters rules, not open rules. The hurdles for men 25-49 will be 39 inches (Open Men use 42 inches).
Q. Does the meet have qualifying standards?
A. No, the meet has no qualifying standards. Any USATF member 25 year or older by the first day of competition at the meet can participate.
Q. Will the meet provide starting blocks?
A. Yes; you may only use meet-supplied starting blocks.
Q. What kind of spikes can I wear?
A. Maximum ¼-inch (6mm) pyramid spikes only. A spike check will be conducted before you can compete.
Q. Will throwing implements be provided?
A. Yes, we will provide at least two implements for each age group in each event.
Q. May I bring and use my own throwing implement(s)?
A. Yes, you may bring and use your own implement(s), but they must be weighed and inspected prior to the competition and will be impounded until your event(s). More information about implement inspection is available in the Competition Info section of the meet website. Click here to view.
Q. Will there be poles available for athletes who do not bring their own to use at the meet?
A. Yes. For more information please click here.
Q. When will the final schedule be posted?
A. The full schedule, including heat times for running events and flight times for field events, will be posted by July 2, 2026, two weeks prior to the first day of competition.
Q. What is the process for entering a relay team?
A. 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 Packet Pick-up area, with the $60.00 entry fee for each relay, by the following deadlines:
For more information on relays, click here.
Q. The fee for a relay is listed as $60. Is that fee per person or per team?
A. Per team, but as noted each member of the team must already be entered in the meet as well.
Q. Can I add an event or change my time or mark for an event?
A. Yes, you may do so until the late entry deadline on June 22, 2026. After that date no changes may be made, including team affiliation.
You can review your entry marks, by event, on the Status of Entries page.
Q. Once I'm at the meet, how do I confirm for an event?
A. You must confirm your intent to compete by 4 p.m. ET the day before your event is scheduled, either online or in person at the Stadium.