Northwestern Unveils 2026 Outdoor Track Schedule
Filmogaz.com reported from Evanston, Ill., on March 23, 2026, that Northwestern unveiled its 2026 outdoor track schedule. The announcement follows a strong indoor season filled with breakout performances.
Jill Miller, in her seventh year as head coach, leads the Wildcats. She praised the team’s progress and stressed preparation for championship season in May.
Early-season plans
The Wildcats will open outdoors by splitting the roster between two meets. Parts of the squad travel to Raleigh, N.C., for the Raleigh Relays.
Other athletes will compete at the WashU Distance Carnival in St. Louis. Both events take place March 26-27.
April slate
April begins with a nearby stop at the Chicagoland Championships. That meet is set for April 10-11 in Elmhurst, Ill.
Northwestern then heads west to the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Calif., on April 16-17. The team will also field competitors at the Gibson Invitational in Terre Haute, Ind., on April 17.
On April 25, the Wildcats visit the Penn Relays in Philadelphia. The month ends with travel and experience-building meets.
Regular-season finale and postseason
Northwestern closes the regular season at the Wisconsin Twilight on May 1 in Madison. The schedule lists seven regular-season meets before postseason begins.
The Big Ten Outdoor Championships are May 15-17 in Lincoln, Neb. The NCAA West Preliminary follows May 27-30 in Fayetteville, Ark.
Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., will host the NCAA Outdoor Championships June 10-13. The venue returns as the site for the national finals.
Full 2026 schedule
- March 26-27 – WashU Distance Carnival (St. Louis, Mo.)
- March 27 – Raleigh Relays (Raleigh, N.C.)
- April 10-11 – Chicagoland Championships (Elmhurst, Ill.)
- April 16-17 – Bryan Clay Invitational (Azusa, Calif.)
- April 17 – Gibson Invitational (Terre Haute, Ind.)
- April 25 – Penn Relays (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- May 1 – Wisconsin Twilight (Madison, Wis.)
- May 15-17 – Big Ten Outdoor Championships (Lincoln, Neb.)
- May 27-30 – NCAA West Preliminary (Fayetteville, Ark.)
- June 10-13 – NCAA Outdoor Championships (Eugene, Ore.)
The schedule provides varied competition and travel. Northwestern aims to build on indoor momentum and peak during championship season.
