
From the Organizer
The East Coast Track and Field Championships
June 12-13, 2026
Franklin HS | Somerset, NJ
2026 Meet Information here.
Meet standards here.
Hit that big PR or the Nike/NB qualifier before the window closes on June 14th at 11:59pm!
Five High School Divisions
1- Championship*
2- Emerging Elite*
3- Sophomore
4- Freshman
5- Open
Three Adult Divisions
1- Elite/Pro*
2- Open
3- Masters
Youth Divisions
7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14
*These events have standards. Please see standards here.
Please note that your registration category is for medaling purposes only. For all events, we may combine divisions to ensure all athletes have the best racing/competition experience with the best competition.
Athletes who are 9th and 10th graders in the 2025-2026 school year should register under the Freshmen and Sophomore divisions, accordingly. They will race against similar seeds to ensure the best racing opportunity.
Also, don't miss out on the Garden State Last Chance on June 27-28 under the lights at Highland Park Stadium two weeks later!
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Friday, 6/12
High
95°
Low
68°
Mostly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 2
Saturday, 6/13
High
94°
Low
69°
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Host City
Elevation
102 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The 2026 East Coast Track and Field Championships, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
4
Days to train
Coming Up
Knight Run for Research
3 miles away
RVRR XC Summer Series
4 miles away
The 2026 Garden State Last Chance
4 miles away
A Revolutionary Celebration Run
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The 2026 East Coast Track and Field Championships
Jun 12, 2026