Boston University Hosts 2026 David Hemery Valentine Invite Track Meet

Top college track and field athletes to compete at annual event in Boston

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The 2026 David Hemery BU Valentine Invite, a prestigious annual track and field meet, will take place on February 13-14 at the Boston University Track and Tennis Center. The event will feature elite men's and women's competitions across a variety of running and field events, drawing top talent from colleges across the country.

Why it matters

The David Hemery BU Valentine Invite is one of the premier indoor track meets in the nation, providing a high-profile stage for student-athletes to showcase their skills and compete against the best in the sport. The meet honors the legacy of David Hemery, a British Olympic gold medalist who later coached at Boston University, and has become a must-see event for track and field fans.

The details

The meet will feature a full schedule of running and field events over the two-day period, with the men's competitions taking place on Friday, February 13 and the women's events on Saturday, February 14. Events will start at 9 a.m. ET for running and 10:30 a.m. ET for field events each day. The meet will be streamed live on FloTrack, the leading digital platform for track and field coverage.

  • The 2026 David Hemery BU Valentine Invite will take place on February 13-14, 2026.
  • Running events will begin at 9 a.m. ET each day, while field events will start at 10:30 a.m. ET.

The players

David Hemery

A British Olympic gold medalist in the 110m hurdles who later coached at Boston University, the meet is named in his honor.

Boston University Track and Tennis Center

The venue that will host the 2026 David Hemery BU Valentine Invite, located on the Boston University campus.

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What they’re saying

“The David Hemery BU Valentine Invite is one of the premier indoor track meets in the country, and we're excited to welcome the top collegiate talent to Boston University this year.”

— Mike Moran, Director of Track and Field, Boston University (Boston University Athletics)

The takeaway

The 2026 David Hemery BU Valentine Invite will showcase the best of college track and field, providing a high-stakes platform for student-athletes to compete at the highest level and build towards the outdoor season and NCAA championships.