The 2026 NZ Track and Field Championships are set to be held in Tāmaki Makarau / Auckland | 5-8 March

Join us for the New Zealand Track and Field Championships 2026, the pinnacle of track and field competition in New Zealand. From the 5th to the 8th of March, this premier athletics event will showcase the nation’s top athletes as they compete for glory in a wide range of disciplines, including sprints, middle and long-distance running, hurdles, jumps, throws, and multi-events. This championship is a must-attend for fans of athletics. Whether you’re a passionate athletics enthusiast or a casual sports fan, the NZ Track and Field Championships promises excitement and inspiration. Don’t miss your chance to be part of New Zealand’s premier athletics event!

The 2026 New Zealand Track and Field Championships will be held at the Douglas Track and Field, Trusts Arena, West Auckland.

Entries are open for the 2026 New Zealand Track and Field Championships. Enter here.
When registering, please ignore the warning message about unattached entries; your Centre will be matched to your entry in due course.
If your club is not selectable, please type your club name into the box underneath your name.

Standard entries close – 11:59 PM, Monday 16 February 2026.
Late entries close – 11:59 PM, Wednesday 18 February 2026.
No entries will be accepted after the “late entry closing date” under any circumstances.

View the draft untimed programme here.

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Please note, in 2026 all athletes will represent their centre and wear centre uniform at the 2026 New Zealand Track and Field Championships. More information on this representation change can be found here. Athletes only need to meet the entry standards to represent their centres.

If you are seeking dispensation for age group or centre representation, these forms are available here:
Age-group Dispensation Form.
Centre Representation Dispensation Form

Please email [email protected] for media accreditation requests.

Click here to register your interest in officiating at the 2026 NZ Track and Field Championships.
Click here to register your interest in volunteering at the 2026 NZ Track and Field Championships.
Registration for team managers will be available closer to the Championships date.

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Track Stars is the ultimate athletics experience, created to bring fans closer to the action and showcase the very best of New Zealand track and field.

Combining the energy of New Zealand’s top athletes vying for national titles, and top Kiwi celebrities going head to head on track and field.