State Indoor Track Championships Postponed Due to Winter Weather

Reporting deadline for state qualifiers extended to February 7th

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:07pm

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The state championships for high school indoor track have been pushed back due to recent winter storms, according to a report from the Salisbury Post. The reporting deadline for state qualifiers has been extended to February 7th, and the state championships will now be held in Winston-Salem on revised dates in mid-February.

Why it matters

The winter storms have caused significant disruptions to the high school indoor track season, forcing the state governing body to adjust the schedule for the state championship meets. This will impact athletes and teams across North Carolina who have been training and competing to qualify for the prestigious state events.

The details

The state championships will now be held over three days, with the 1A/2A meet on February 11th, the 3A and 6A meets on February 11th and 12th, and the 4A, 7A, 5A, and 8A meets on February 12th, 18th, and 19th. Salisbury's boys' team is expected to be a contender for a high finish at the 4A state meet.

  • The reporting deadline for state qualifiers has been extended to February 7th.
  • The 1A/2A state championships will be held on the morning of Wednesday, February 11th.
  • The 3A state championships will be held on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 11th.
  • The 6A state championships will be held on the morning of Thursday, February 12th.
  • The 4A state championships will be held on the afternoon of Thursday, February 12th.

The players

Myles Witherspoon

A jumper for the North Rowan High School indoor track team.

Salisbury High School

The boys' indoor track team from Salisbury High School is expected to be a contender for a high finish at the 4A state championships.

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The takeaway

The rescheduling of the state indoor track championships due to the winter weather highlights the challenges that high school sports teams and organizers face in adapting to unpredictable conditions. The extended reporting deadline and revised championship schedule will require flexibility and additional preparation from the qualified athletes and their coaches.