Additional Information
The first three finishers in each age group in each event will receive gold, silver, and bronze USATF Masters Championships medals.
USATF individual event champions will also receive a championship patch. Only one patch will be awarded to an individual athlete regardless of how many events that athlete wins. Members of championship relay teams do not receive patches.
The fourth through eighth place finishers in each event will receive a USATF Masters Championship ribbon.
US Citizens and athletes eligible to compete for the USA in international competitions shall not be displaced by athletes ineligible to compete for the USA in international competitions for awards. Athletes who are ineligible to compete for the US in international competitions shall be unable to score points in the club competition.
Awards may be picked up at the Awards table. Awards may be picked up no earlier than 30 minutes after the completion of the event. Awards will not be mailed to the athletes who fail to pick up their awards after their events.
Team trophies will be presented to the top three scoring teams in the men’s, women’s and combined (men and women) categories. Points are awarded as follows:
Team trophy presentations will take place in the infield at the conclusion of the meet.
Each athlete will receive two (2) bibs with their competition numbers. You will receive your bibs at the packet pickup location in the Stadium, during the listed packet pickup times (see Packet Pickup below). All track and road athletes must wear their bibs both on their front and back (the bib on the back must include the athlete’s age division) during all competitions. Field event athletes have the choice of wearing their numbered bib on either the front or back.
Packet Pick-up will be open as follows (subject to change based on final schedule):
Athletes who fail to complete all the following steps will not be permitted to compete:
Athletes in all track and field events must confirm either online or in person by 4:00 pm ET the day before your event is scheduled. Athletes in the 10k road walk or the 10k run are not required to confirm. All athletes must report to the clerk (call room) - See Call Room schedule under reporting to the call room/clerk section.
Confirmations/scratches will start on Sunday, July 12, 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: Use the registration password that you received after you submitted your registration (the password is at the bottom of the email, under the heading "Managing Your Registration"). Click "Manage My Registration", log in, click on confirm your intent to compete or scratch. Then “confirm” or “scratch" for each of your events in which you are sure that you will either compete in or scratch. After you have made all your changes, click the "Save" button on the bottom of the form. You can revisit this form as often as you need to prior to the deadline for each event.
Athletes must report to the Call Room/Clerk no later than the following times (before the scheduled start time of the event). Athletes who do not report by the time below will not be allowed to compete.
SPIRE Academy 5201 SPIRE Circle Geneva, OH, 441002
On Wednesday, July 15 the field event areas (vertical, horizontal jumps and throws) will only be open for practice from 2:00 – 5:00pm. The track will be available for inspection and warm up activities during the same hours. There will be no trainers available and no coolers or water available – athletes must come prepared. All athletes will be asked to leave the track and field areas promptly at 5:00 p.m.
From Cleveland Hopkins International Airport via I-480/I-271/I-90
Two (2) competition-approved implements of every size and weight will be provided. It is recommended, however, that athletes bring their own implements. All personal implements must be certified at the Implement Inspection area during the times specified below.
Implement Inspection will be open as follows (subject to change based on final schedule)
All implements should be checked in at least 2 hours prior to the start of your event.
Implements for all early morning thows (before 10 a.m.) should be submitted for inspection the day before the event.
All athletes may only wear ¼” (6mm) PYRAMID SPIKES on the track.
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 pole vault reservations is Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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. The official clock for each event will be live.finishtiming.com/results. Once the event is marked “official,” the protest period has ended for that event. Once a protest has been decided and the result of the protest communicated, announced, or posted, an athlete has 30 minutes to file an appeal. The fee to file an appeal is $100 (cash). To file an appeal, you must submit the written appeal to the Games Subcommittee. The appeal fee is nonrefundable unless your appeal is upheld. Protest forms will be available at the confirmation/declaration table.
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 for a prior record.
Starting heights for the high jump and pole vault competition will be determined by the Masters Track & Field Championships Games Subcommittee. The facility equipment will permit a minimum High Jump height of 0.85m and a minimum Pole Vault height of approximately 0.90m.
An athletes’ meeting conducted by the USATF Masters Track & Field Committee will be held on Friday, July 17 at the conclusion of Relays. Location TBA.
The facility will have a certified trainer, ice, and first aid on site. An EMT will be stationed at the finish line.
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.
To ensure the safety, cleanliness, and enjoyment of all guests, we kindly ask that no outside food or beverages be brought into our premises. This policy helps us maintain high standards of hygiene, accommodate guests with allergies, and support our on-site food and beverage services.
Baby food and formula
Individual Athletes may bring in granola/protein bars, whole fruit on their person in their bags upon arrival to SPIRE.
Guests & Athletes found in violation of this policy may be asked to discard outside items or leave the premises. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us provide a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.
Meet logo and USATF-branded merchandise will be available for purchase at SPIRE Academy.
Luggage check will be provided on Sunday, July 19, 2026, the final day of competition. Athletes, please be aware that there are NO showers at the facility.
Spectator Admission Fee: An admission fee of $4.00 per spectator, per day, will be collected at the event entrance. This fee is not included in team or athlete registration and will be retained by the event organizer.