2026 USATF Masters Southeast Region
Indoor Championships
presented by
Date & Time
February 1, 2026
8:00 AM Start
Location
Tryon International
25 International Blvd
Mill Spring, NC 28756
ELIGIBILITY
Athletes must be 25 years or older on Jan 31, 2026. Individual competition will be conducted in five-year age divisions. All eligible members of USATF and eligible members of other WMA Members may compete in these Championships. However, only U.S. citizens may score or win championship medals. A 2026 USATF membership is required for USA affiliated athletes to enter online (please join online if you are not a member). Non-USA affiliated athletes must present evidence that they are members in good standing of their appropriate WMA Masters Member. Letters attesting to their status should be addressed to Robert Thomas, Chair, USATF Masters Track & Field Committee at mtfchair@usatf.org.
As a masters meet, all participants must be age 25 and over on the date of the meet.
- Relay participation Guidelines:
- Relay participants must also compete in at least one (1) additional event. Relay-only teams are not permitted.
Age Groups:- Teams may include athletes from different age groups.
- If a relay team includes athletes of varying ages, the team will compete in the youngest athlete’s age group. i.e. if the youngest athlete is 55, all team members – including those over 60 – will drop down and compete in the 55 age group.
Gender Categories:- Relay teams must be comprised of either all male or all female athletes.
- Mixed-gender relays (male/female combined) will not be offered.
ENTRY INFORMATION
On-time registration closes Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT
$20 fee for late registration, from Sunday, January 18 to Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
There is no race day registration.
Entry Fees
$50 per person (up to three events)
$10 per additional event
$40 relays (register on site)
Preliminary Schedule
(finalized after on-time registration)
Awards & Contact
Meet medals to the first 3 places overall for age groups. Awards are provided by the Southeast Region. Please thank all volunteers at our meet!
Meet Contacts:
Tina Klein
USATF SE Region Masters Coordinator
tkath1ete@yahoo.com
D: 404-509-4913
Meet Director
Ken Wempe
semastersindoor@greenvilletrackclub.com
Meet Info
Please note: 27’ hurdles will be available.
Facility Info
Tryon International venue info, which includes air travel.
Mondo Super X 720, 6-lane 200-meter track with 12-degree banked turns and multi-radius design. 8 lane straightaway, 2 shot put sectors, 2 pole vault pits, 2 long/triple jump pits, 1 caged weight throw sector, 1 high jump pit, and ample warmup area.
Implements
Implement Inspection will be by the Throwing area beginning at 7:00 am. The SE Region will also be providing one implement for each age group/discipline.
Event Check-In
Field event athletes must check-in to their field event sites no later than 30 minutes prior to their competition. Any athletes failing to declare within that time frame will be scratched from the event. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Field Event Finals
The throws and horizontal jumps will consist of 6 attempts for each competitor when there are 8 or fewer contestants in an age division. If there are more than 8 contestants in an age division, everyone will get 3 attempts and the top 8 will advance to finals to be given three additional attempts.
Relays
Relay teams must be entered by an eligible club coach/manager.
Protests
Protests must be submitted to the Protest Referee at once and not later than 30 minutes after a result has been announced, the Referee’s decision is final.
Rules, Conduct & Facility
USATF Competition Rules will be followed during the Association Championship.
Airports
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
Rutherford County Airport (KFQD)
Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport (EHO)