10 Must-Watch Events at the 2026 Arcadia Invitational

The nation's top high school track and field talent will converge on Arcadia, California, for a weekend of record-breaking performances.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:07am

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The Arcadia Invitational returns this weekend with elite matchups, national stars, and record-breaking potential across the board. From loaded distance races to high-powered relays and field events, this year's meet is set to deliver. Here are 10 must-watch events that could define one of the biggest weekends of the season.

Why it matters

The Arcadia Invitational is one of the premier high school track and field meets in the country, attracting the nation's top talent. This year's edition features several events with the potential to produce national records and all-time great performances, showcasing the incredible depth and skill of the next generation of track and field stars.

The details

The boys' 4x200m and 4x400m relays will feature epic showdowns, with Servite, Bullis, Loyola, Oak Hills, and Serra all in the mix to challenge the meet records. The boys' and girls' 3200m races could see national records fall, with Jackson Spencer, Marcelo Mantecon, Addison Ritzenhein, and Abigail Hennessy leading the charge. The throws competitions will be headlined by all-time greats Jaslene Massey and Simon Rosselli, while the girls' 300m hurdles will see Natalie Dumas attempt to break Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's meet record. The 800m races on both the boys' and girls' sides promise to be thrilling, with a deep field of national-caliber talent.

  • The Arcadia Invitational will take place on April 12-13, 2026.
  • The boys' 4x200m relay will be held on Friday, April 12.
  • The boys' 4x400m relay, the meet's grand finale, will be on Saturday, April 13.
  • The boys' and girls' 3200m races will be on Saturday, April 13.
  • The boys' and girls' throws competitions will be on Saturday, April 13.

The players

Quincy Wilson

A standout sprinter for Bullis High School who will compete in the 4x200m and 4x400m relays.

Bullis High School

A track and field powerhouse that will be fielding strong relay teams in the 4x200m and 4x400m events.

Servite High School

The defending champion in the boys' 4x400m relay, Servite will look to repeat their success and challenge the meet record.

Jackson Spencer

The NXN and Brooks XC champion, Spencer is the favorite in the boys' 3200m race and could threaten the meet record.

Marcelo Mantecon

The U.S. #2 in the 3200m, Mantecon will be a top contender in the boys' distance event.

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What they’re saying

“The Arcadia Invitational continues to raise the stakes each year, and this edition could see multiple national records fall.”

— Joshua Potts, Author

“Servite is the team to beat in the 4x400m relay, but Bullis, Loyola, and Long Beach Poly will all be in the hunt to take down the meet record.”

— Jorden Wells, Anchor, Servite 4x400m Relay

What’s next

Fans and media will be closely watching the results from the Arcadia Invitational, as the performances could have a significant impact on national rankings and the upcoming state and national championship meets.

The takeaway

The 2026 Arcadia Invitational promises to be an unforgettable showcase of the country's top high school track and field talent, with the potential for multiple national records and all-time great performances across a wide range of events.