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National Championship Bid Applications

Hosting one of USATF's championships is a rewarding experience and one of the best ways to support the sport. We hope you are inspired to bid on a championship event. Bid submissions for the open RFPs listed below are due by July 1, 2026. Once received, the USATF National Office will review the bid submissions and then share the bid submissions with the relevant Sport Committee who will then provide a formal recommendation to the USATF National Office.

Once a National Championship event is awarded, USATF's National Office Staff and relevant sport committee will be available to assist throughout the event planning process. In partnership with the National Office, our Associations form a national network of athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters who can provide invaluable assistance to ensure the success of your event. 

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Bid Events and Applications

The following is a comprehensive list of national championships and events available for bidding. To submit a bid, please download the relevant bid application below. Bid submissions for the RFPs listed below are due by July 1, 2026. For questions and assistance, please contact bids@usatf.org.

  • USATF Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships RFP - 2028 & 2029
  • USATF Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships RFP - 2028 & 2029
  • USATF Masters Long Distance Running Championships RFP - 2027, 2028, & 2029
  • USATF Long Distance Running Championships RFP - 2027, 2028, & 2029
  • USATF Masters 5KM Cross Country Championships RFP - 2028
  • USATF Mountain, Ultra, Trail Running Championships RFP - 2027, 2028, & 2029
  • USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships RFP  - 2027 & 2028
  • USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships RFP - 2028
  • USATF National Youth Outdoor Championships RFP - 2027 & 2028
  • USATF National Youth Indoor Championships RFP - 2027 & 2028

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Annual Meeting   |   U.S. Olympic Trials   |   Youth   |   Masters Track & Field
Masters Throws   |   Masters Hephtathlon/Combined Events   |   Masters LDR
 Track & Field   |   Women's LDR   |   Men's LDR
Cross Country   |   Mountain Ultra Trail   |   Race Walk

Annual Meeting
 

Event 2026 2027 2028 2029
USATF Annual Meeting Awarded   Closed  
 

U.S. Olympic Team Trials

 
Championship 2028
U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Marathon Closed
⁠U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Track & Field Closed
⁠U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Race Walk  
 

Youth
 

Championship 2026 2027 2028 2029
USATF National Youth Indoor Track & Field Awarded Open Open  
USATF National Youth Outdoor Track & Field Awarded Open Open  
USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Awarded Open Open  
USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Awarded Awarded Open  
 

Masters Track & Field

 
Championship 2026 2027 2028 2029
Masters Indoor Track & Field Awarded Awarded Open Open
Masters Outdoor Track & Field Awarded Awarded Open Open
 

Masters Throws

 
Championship 2026 2027 2028 2029
Masters Throws        
 

Masters Heptathlon/Combined Events

 
Championship 2026 2027 2028 2029
Masters Indoor Heptathlon        
Masters Outdoor Combined Events        
 

Masters LDR

Championship 2026 2027 2028 2029
Masters 1 Mile Awarded Awarded Open Open
Masters 5 km Open Open Open Open
Masters 8 km / 5 mile Open Open Open Open
Masters 10 km Awarded Open Open Open
Masters 12 km / 7 mile Open Awarded Open Open
Masters 15 km Open Open Open Open
Masters 10 mile Open Open Open Open
Masters 20 mile Open Open Open Open
Masters Half Marathon Awarded Open Open Open
Masters 25 km Open Open Open Open
Masters Marathon Awarded Open Open Open
Other Distances Open Open Open Open
 

Track & Field

 
Championship 2026 2027 2028 2029
Indoor Track & Field Awarded Closed Closed  
Outdoor Track & Field Awarded Awarded N/A  
USATF U20 Outdoors Awarded Awarded Awarded  
Thorpe Cup        
 

LDR - Long Distance Running

Championship 2026 2027 2028 2029
1 Mile Awarded Awarded Open Open
5 km Awarded Open Open Open
6 km Awarded Open Open Open
4 Mile Awarded Awarded Open Open
8 km Awarded Open Open Open
10 km Awarded Awarded Open Open
12 km / 7 Mile Open Awarded Open Open
15 km Open Open Open Open
10 Mile Awarded Awarded Open Open
20 km Awarded Awarded Open Open
25 km Awarded Awarded Open Open
Half Marathon Awarded Awarded Open Open
Marathon Awarded Open Open Open
Other Distances Open Open Open Open
 

Cross Country

 
Championship 2026 2027 2028 2029
USATF National Club & Cross Country Awarded Awarded Awarded  
Masters 5 km Cross Country Awarded Awarded Open  
 

Mountain, Ultra, Trail

 
Championship 2026 2027 2028 2029
50 km Trail Awarded Open Open Open
50 km Road Open Open Open Open
50 Mile Trail Open Open Open Open
50 Mile Road Awarded Open Open Open
100 km Trail Open Open Open Open
100 km Road Awarded Open Open Open
100 Mile Trail Open Open Open Open
100 Mile Road Awarded Awarded Open Open
24 Hour Awarded Open Open Open
Half Marathon Trail Awarded Open Open Open
Marathon Trail Open Open Open Open
Mountain Running Championships Awarded Open Open Open
Vertical Mountain Running Championships Open Open Open Open
Other Distances Open Open Open Open
 

Race Walk

 
Championship 2026 2027 2028 2029 Form
1 mile / 1,500m Indoor Open Open Open Open RFP
3,000m Indoor Open Open Open Open RFP
5,000m Outdoor Open Open Open Open RFP
5 km Road Open Open Open Open RFP
5,000m Indoor Open Open Open Open RFP
10,000m Outdoor Open Open Open Open RFP
10 km Road Awarded Open Open Open RFP
30 km Road Open Open Open Open RFP
Half Marathon Open Open Open Open RFP
Half Marathon Road Open Open Open Open RFP
Marathon Awarded Open Open Open RFP
Masters 1 mile / 1,500m Indoor Open Open Open Open RFP
Masters 3,000m Indoor Open Open Open Open RFP
Masters 5,000m Outdoor Open Open Open Open RFP
Masters 10,000m Outdoor Open Open Open Open RFP
Masters 5 km Road Open Open Open Open RFP
Masters 10 km Road Open Open Open Open RFP
Masters 30 km Road Open Open Open Open RFP
Masters Half Marathon Open Open Open Open RFP
Masters Half Marathon Road Open Open Open Open RFP
Masters Marathon Awarded Open Open Open RFP
World Race Walk Cup 10 km & 20 km Trials Open Open Open Open RFP
Pan Am Race Walk Cup 10 km & 20 km Trials Open Open Open Open RFP
Other Distances Open Open Open Open RFP

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