Northwestern Releases 2026 Outdoor Track Schedule The Northwestern University track team officially unveiled its 2026 outdoor competition schedule on March 23, 2026, with head coach Jill Miller emphasizing the team’s focus on building momentum from a successful indoor season. The Wildcats will compete in seven regular season meets before advancing to postseason events in May. Miller highlighted the team’s strong performance at the Big Ten Championships during the indoor campaign, expressing confidence in their preparation for the upcoming outdoor season. The outdoor season will open with a split squad participation in two early events. On March 26-27, the team will compete at the Raleigh Relays in North Carolina and the WashU Distance Carnival in St. Louis, Missouri. The following week, the Wildcats will host the Chicagoland Championships in Elmhurst, Illinois, from April 10-11. A busy April schedule includes the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, California, on April 16-17, alongside the Gibson Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana, on April 17. The month will conclude with the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 25. After a brief break, the team will travel to Madison, Wisconsin, for the Wisconsin Twilight on May 1, marking the final regular season meet before the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska, from May 15-17. The NCAA West Preliminary will take place in Fayetteville, Arkansas, from May 27-30, with the NCAA Outdoor Championships returning to Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, from June 10-13. The schedule details the Wildcats’ progression through the season, balancing regional meets with national-level competitions.#big_ten_championships #northwestern_university #jill_miller #washington_university #chicagoland_championships
