👟 NJCAA Track & Field Championships begin Thursday

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — More than 700 student-athletes from 35 teams across the country will converge on Hutchinson Community College this week as the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Outdoor Track & Field Championships return to Gowans Stadium, May 15-17.

This year marks the seventh time since 2009 and the first since 2017, that Gowans Stadium will serve as host for the national event.

Dr. Brett Monaghan, NJCAA vice president for championships, membership and sports governance, said the Hutchinson community and college continue to set the standard for hosting national events.

“Running any national championship is a big undertaking, but track and field especially requires extensive coordination,” Monaghan said. “Certainly the team at Hutchinson — Steve Carpenter, Josh Gooch and the staff — are well-prepared. They’ve hosted NJCAA events before, and there’s a lot of confidence in what they bring.”

The three-day meet will feature over 20 events in both men’s and women’s competition, from sprints and distance races to jumps and throws. Qualification standards ensure that only the top athletes compete, with approximately 16 individuals per event.

“You really do see future Olympians at this meet,” Monaghan said. “The level of athleticism is tremendous, and it’s a testament to the coaches who recruit and develop these student-athletes.”

The competition begins Thursday morning with combined events and field competitions at both Gowans Stadium and Fairgrounds Park, followed by relay and distance finals in the evening. Action continues Friday with preliminary rounds and more field events, before the championships wrap up Saturday with event finals and the awards presentation.

Monaghan praised the community's support, from HutchCC staff to Visit Hutch and local volunteers.

“Hutch is a special place,” Monaghan said. “Every time I come here, I’m impressed by the people who get involved. They want what’s best for the student-athletes, and that’s what makes this event great.”

Tickets are $10 for a single-day adult pass and $5 for K-6. Children that are not yet in school are free.

Below are the qualifiers from Hutchinson Community College.

Men’s Track Events

100m: 3 (Kebba Makalo, D'Antonio Warren, Giavonni Jones)
200m: 1 (D'Antonio Warren)
400m: 2 (David Thid, Da'Shawn Lester)
800m: 1 (Leo LeGrand)
1500m: 3 (Titus Kiprotich, Farrin Mangelson, Leo LeGrand)
5000m: 3 (Titus Kiprotich, Farrin Mangelson, Cornelius Kogo)
10,000m: 2 (Titus Kiprotich, Cornelius Kogo)
400m Hurdles: 1 (David Thid)
3000m Steeplechase: 1 (Cornelius Kogo)

Women’s Track Events

100m: 1 (Sydney Holt)
1500m: 2 (Jordyn Picolet, Abigail Grantham)
5000m: 2 (Jordyn Picolet, Laure Avila)
3000m Steeplechase: 1 (Abigail Grantham)

Men’s Relays

4x100m Relay
4x400m Relay

Men’s Field Events

High Jump: 1 (Ty'Rique Roland)
Pole Vault: 2 (Jayce Spencer, Gregory Martinez)
Long Jump: 1 (Elisha Williams)

Women’s Field Events

Pole Vault: 2 (Alycea McCoy, Grace Bender)
Shot Put: 2 (Deisheline Mayers Scott, Montaque)
Javelin: 1 (Deisheline Mayers Scott)

Below you will find the schedule of events for the three-day event.

Day 1 – Thursday, May 15

Combined Events

9:00 AM – Women’s Heptathlon: 100mH, High Jump, Shot Put, 200m
9:15 AM – Men’s Decathlon: 100m, Long Jump, Shot Put, High Jump, 400m

Field Events

11:00 AM – Women’s Hammer Throw (Fairgrounds Park – transportation provided)
11:00 AM – Men’s Long Jump
1:00 PM – Women’s Pole Vault (Final)
2:00 PM – Men’s Hammer Throw (Fairgrounds Park – transportation provided)
2:00 PM – Women’s Long Jump
5:00 PM – Men’s Pole Vault (Final)

Running Events

5:00 PM – Women’s 4x800m Relay (Final)
5:15 PM – Men’s 4x800m Relay (Final)
5:30 PM – Women’s 4x100m Relay (Trials)
5:45 PM – Men’s 4x100m Relay (Trials)
6:00 PM – Women’s 400m Hurdles (Prelim)
6:15 PM – Men’s 400m Hurdles (Prelim)
6:30 PM – Women’s 400m (Prelim)
6:45 PM – Men’s 400m (Prelim)
7:00 PM – Women’s 10,000m (Final)
7:50 PM – Men’s 10,000m (Final)

Day 2 – Friday, May 16

Combined Events

9:00 AM – Men’s Decathlon: 110mH, Discus, Pole Vault, Javelin, 1500m
9:30 AM – Women’s Heptathlon: Long Jump, Javelin, 800m

Field Events

11:00 AM – Men’s Shot Put
12:00 PM – Men’s High Jump (Final)
2:00 PM – Women’s Shot Put
2:00 PM – Women’s High Jump (Final)

Running Events

1:00 PM – Women’s 1500m (Prelim)
1:15 PM – Men’s 1500m (Prelim)
1:40 PM – Women’s 100m Hurdles (Prelim)
2:05 PM – Men’s 110m Hurdles (Prelim)
2:30 PM – Women’s 100m (Prelim)
2:50 PM – Men’s 100m (Prelim)
3:10 PM – Women’s 800m (Prelim)
3:30 PM – Men’s 800m (Prelim)
3:50 PM – Women’s 200m (Prelim)
4:05 PM – Men’s 200m (Prelim)
4:30 PM – Women’s Steeplechase (Final)
4:50 PM – Men’s Steeplechase (Final)
5:10 PM – Women’s 4x400m Relay (Prelim)
5:25 PM – Men’s 4x400m Relay (Prelim)

Day 3 – Saturday, May 17

Field Events

10:00 AM – Men’s Javelin (Fairgrounds Park – transportation provided)
11:00 AM – Women’s Discus
11:00 AM – Women’s Triple Jump
1:00 PM – Women’s Javelin (Fairgrounds Park – transportation provided)
1:00 PM – Men’s Discus
1:30 PM – Men’s Triple Jump

Running Events

12:00 PM – National Anthem & Recognitions
12:30 PM – Women’s 4x100m Relay (Final)
12:40 PM – Men’s 4x100m Relay (Final)
12:50 PM – Women’s 1500m (Final)
1:00 PM – Men’s 1500m (Final)
1:10 PM – Women’s 400m (Final)
1:20 PM – Men’s 400m (Final)
1:35 PM – Women’s 100m Hurdles (Final)
1:45 PM – Men’s 110m Hurdles (Final)
2:00 PM – Women’s 100m (Final)
2:10 PM – Men’s 100m (Final)
2:20 PM – Women’s 800m (Final)
2:30 PM – Men’s 800m (Final)
2:45 PM – Women’s 400m Hurdles (Final)
2:55 PM – Men’s 400m Hurdles (Final)
3:10 PM – Women’s 200m (Final)
3:15 PM – Men’s 200m (Final)
3:25 PM – Women’s 5000m (Final)
3:50 PM – Men’s 5000m (Final)
4:15 PM – Women’s 4x400m Relay (Final)
4:25 PM – Men’s 4x400m Relay (Final)
4:45 PM – Awards Presentation