April 29, 2026
Asbury University Set to Host 2026 NCCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships Next Week
WILMORE, Ky. — Asbury University prepares to host the 2026 National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championships May 6–8 at the Gray Outdoor Venue in Wilmore.
Originally announced seven months ago as part of a two-year partnership with the NCCAA, the upcoming championship marks the first time Asbury will serve as host for this national event. The meet will welcome more than 500 student-athletes representing NCCAA member institutions from across the country.
"We are pleased to welcome the NCCAA and its student-athletes to campus," said Asbury University President Dr. Kevin Brown. "This championship reflects our commitment to excellence in athletics while advancing our mission to glorify God through competition, character, and community."
The Gray Outdoor Venue, dedicated in June 2025, is a state-of-the-art, multi-use facility featuring an eight-lane track, Sprinturf multi-purpose field, Musco lighting, Daktronics video board, and modern support spaces including locker rooms and a press box. The venue serves as the home of Asbury's track & field program and provides a premier setting for national-level competition.
In alignment with the NCCAA's mission, all participating student-athletes will take part in a Christian Service Project prior to the start of competition, emphasizing the organization's commitment to faith and service alongside athletics.
"This event represents one of the largest annual gatherings for NCCAA student-athletes," said Asbury Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics & University Communications Mark Whitworth. "We are honored to host and look forward to creating an experience that is both competitive and Christ-centered."
The championships will run daily from May 6–8 and are open to fans, families, and the public. Spectators are invited to attend and support student-athletes as they compete at the national level.
General Admission will be free for kids 10 and under. 11+ will be charged $10 per day or are given the option of a three-day pass for $20.
For more information on the 2026 NCCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, visit the link here.
About the NCCAA
Established in 1968, the National Christian College Athletic Association uses intercollegiate athletics to further the Great Commission and is committed to equipping student-athletes and coaches to make a positive impact for Christ. The NCCAA currently holds 23 national championship events, along with one national invitational for 88 member schools across 27 states and two Canadian provinces. For more information on the NCCAA, visit our website, thenccaa.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram at @thenccaa.
About Asbury University
Asbury University is a nationally ranked Christian liberal arts institution in the heart of Kentucky with 15 academic departments offering more than 120 undergraduate areas of study, along with graduate degrees and certification programs in business administration, media communication and education and an online undergraduate program. More than 22,000 living alumni surround the globe, leading and serving in all 50 states and at least 80 nations. asbury.edu
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