2026 Track and Field Major Meet Schedule Announced

Meets across New Jersey kick off spring season starting in April.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:36pm

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The 2026 spring track and field meet schedule has been announced, with several major invitationals and qualifiers taking place across New Jersey starting in early April. Events include the Penn Relays Qualifier, Season Opener Invitational, and Pawlowski Relays.

Why it matters

The annual track and field schedule is highly anticipated by athletes, coaches, and fans across the state as it marks the start of the competitive spring season. These early-season meets provide opportunities for athletes to qualify for larger championship events later in the year.

The details

The schedule includes the Penn Relays Qualifier on April 1 at CBA in Lincroft, the Season Opener Invitational on April 4 at Hackensack High School, and the Pawlowski Relays on April 4 at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood. An additional meet, the Aviator, is scheduled for April 10.

  • The 2026 spring track and field schedule kicks off on Wednesday, April 1.
  • The Season Opener Invitational and Pawlowski Relays are both scheduled for Saturday, April 4.
  • The Aviator meet is set for Friday, April 10.

The players

CBA

Christian Brothers Academy, a high school in Lincroft, New Jersey that is hosting the Penn Relays Qualifier.

Hackensack High School

A high school in Hackensack, New Jersey that is hosting the Season Opener Invitational.

Benjamin Franklin Middle School

A middle school in Ridgewood, New Jersey that is hosting the Pawlowski Relays.

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The takeaway

The annual track and field schedule kickoff marks an exciting time for athletes, coaches, and fans across New Jersey as they look forward to the competitive spring season and the opportunity to qualify for larger championship events.