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The 2026 NZ Track and Field Championships are set to be held in T\u0101<\/span>maki Makarau \/ Auckland | 5-8 March<\/h1>\n

Purchase your spectator tickets for the NZ Track and Field Championships today!\u00a0<\/a>
\nDon’t miss out on Track Stars, tickets are selling fast. Register for your FREE GA or premium grandstand tickets today.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Join us for the New Zealand Track and Field Championships 2026<\/strong>, the pinnacle of track and field competition in New Zealand. From the 5th to the 8th of March, this premier athletics event will showcase the nation\u2019s top athletes as they compete for glory in a wide range of disciplines, including sprints, middle and long-distance running, hurdles, jumps, throws, and multi-events. This championship is a must-attend for fans of athletics. Whether you’re a passionate athletics enthusiast or a casual sports fan, the NZ Track and Field Championships promises excitement and inspiration. Don’t miss your chance to be part of New Zealand’s premier athletics event!<\/p>\n

The 2026 New Zealand Track and Field Championships will be held at the Douglas Track and Field, Trusts Arena, West Auckland.
\nView Live Results, entries, & updated online schedule here.<\/a>
\nView the live event schedule here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

View livestream information here.<\/a><\/p>\n

View Implement Specifications\u00a0<\/a>
\nView Technical Regulations (Updated)<\/a><\/p>\n

Please note that in 2026, all athletes will represent their centre and wear centre uniform at the 2026 New Zealand Track and Field Championships. More information on this representation change can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Click here to register<\/a> your interest in officiating at the 2026 NZ Track and Field Championships.
\nClick here to register<\/a> your interest in volunteering at the 2026 NZ Track and Field Championships.
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Introducing Track Stars<\/a> – Register for your FREE or premium tickets here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Track Stars is the ultimate athletics experience, created to bring fans closer to the action and showcase the very best of New Zealand track and field.<\/p>\n

Combining the energy of New Zealand’s top athletes vying for national titles, and top Kiwi celebrities going head to head on track and field.<\/p>\n

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Featuring marquee sprints, middle-distance battles, and explosive field events, all packed into a tight schedule that never drags. Add music, a festival-style vibe, and you\u2019ve got an event that feels more like a show than a traditional meet.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s family-friendly, full of fun, and an evening not to miss.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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