Four-Day Meet to be Held at Icahn Stadium July 23-26
NEW YORK, NY — The chase for national titles in track and field culminates in New York City this summer, and fans can now secure their seats for one of the most exciting events on the global track & field calendar. Tickets are officially on sale for the 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships. The event, held in collaboration with USATF-New York, Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Central Park Track Club and New York Road Runners (NYRR) will be held July 23-26 at Icahn Stadium at Randall’s Island Park.
For four unforgettable days, Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls will compete at Randall’s Island for head-to-head battles, breakthrough performances, and thrilling finishes. From sprint showdowns and distance duels to dramatic field event finals, the championships will showcase the very best of American track & field on one of its biggest stages.
Daily tickets as well as various levels of VIP experience are available here. A competition schedule can be found here.
Group sales are also available. Fans purchasing more than 10 tickets will receive a 10% discount on all non-VIP ticket packages. Those interested in group sales should contact organizers at GroupSales@2026NYC.org or call 678-701-6114.
All other ticketing inquiries can be directed to tickets@2026NYC.org.
The 2026 championships will carry even greater significance as the event celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first ever U.S. Outdoor Championships which were hosted by the New York Athletic Club and held in the Bronx in 1876.
“We’re proud to partner with USA Track & Field to bring the USATF Outdoor and Para Championships to our community,” said New York Road Runners CEO Rob Simmelkjaer. “With tickets now on sale and interest in running continuing to grow, we’re excited to bring fans of all ages together to experience world-class track and field competition in the heart of New York.”
“New York City has the greatest running community in the world,” said Central Park Track Club’s Executive Director Devon Martin. “On behalf of all the amazing running clubs and organizations in the NYC area, we’re excited to bring track and field’s crown jewel back home. We’re looking forward to seeing all the NYC clubs and groups out in the stands cheering on USA’s best.”
“New York City has long been one of the great stages for track & field—home to iconic performances, legendary athletes, and generations of fans who understand the power of this sport,” said Lauren Primerano, USATF-NY President. “Bringing the USA Championships back to New York marks the beginning of a new era for track & field in our city—one that celebrates our rich history while building momentum toward the future, inspiring the next generation of athletes on the road to LA28.”
“We are counting the days until Icahn Stadium hosts the 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor and Para Championships,” said Deborah Maher, Randall’s Island Park Alliance President. “Icahn Stadium is the perfect venue for this year’s event, which will add to the storied history of track and field competitions here at Randall’s Island Park.”
“Whether fans are longtime followers of the sport or experiencing elite track & field in person for the first time, the 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships promise an electric atmosphere and a chance to witness history in the making,” said Max Siegel, USATF’s CEO.
For more information including schedules and athlete information, visitthe official event page. Media interested in covering the event can apply for credentials here.
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About Central Park Track Club (CPTC)
Founded in 1972, the Central Park Track Club is comprised of 600+ members from the New York area including 14 Olympians and 19 World Championships Qualifiers. CPTC has won the USA Track & Field Club National Championships nine times. The club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information about the club, our endowment or making a contribution in support of our elite athlete program, please visit www.centralparktc.org
About New York Road Runners (NYRR)
A New York City-based nonprofit, New York Road Runners’ vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running – serving more than half a million people annually through its races, free community events, youth running initiatives, and school-based programs across the five boroughs. During its nearly 70 years, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization, producing more than 60 adult and youth races each year, including the TCS New York City Marathon. Held the first Sunday each November, the TCS New York City Marathon features more than 55,000 runners—from the world’s best professional athletes to a vast range of runners across experience levels, ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org.
About The Randall’s Island Park Alliance and Icahn Stadium
Founded in 1992, the Randall’s Island Park Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a public-private partner of the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, dedicated to realizing the full potential of Randall’s Island Park’s 330 acres of waterfront parkland at the intersection of Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens. The Alliance serves as the Park’s steward, sustaining, maintaining, developing, and programming the park for the benefit of all, while also managing operations at Icahn Stadium.
Built in 2005, Icahn Stadium is one of the nation’s premier track and field venues and has hosted hundreds of thousands of athletes across elite competitions. In 2025, the stadium installed a state-of-the-art Mondo track surface, earning Class I certification and becoming one of only four outdoor venues in the United States with this certification and eligibility to host world-class competitions.
For more information, visit randallsisland.org.
About USATF
USA Track & Field (USATF) is the National Governing Body (NGB) for track and field, long-distance running, and race walking in the United States. Based in Indianapolis, it is a non-profit organization with over 130,000 members, overseeing sports from youth to masters levels and managing Team USA’s elite international competitions.