Track & Field
- Note: This page was last updated Sep 25, 2026
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Date: Saturday, October 2 & 3, 2026
Venue Track: Hendrix College – Conway, Arkansas
Address: 1502 N Harkrider St, Conway, AR 72032
*Note: we also will use the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) track, for Javelin, Hammer and Discus (possibly the Shot Put too)…. as athletes can show up anytime either day to do all field events, either between 3:30pm to 7:00pm on Oct 2, or between 8:30am to 1:30pm on Oct 3rd.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER is MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 at 2:00pm.
*if you have last second urgent requests to enter or withdraw from certain event(s) please contact Greg at 501-321-1441 or fill out our Contact Us form and leave a Message: https://arseniorolympics.org/contact-us/
2026 Online Registration – click here:
http://arkansasseniorgames.fusesport.com/registration/2458/website/
*This is a qualifying track meet Registration fee is $55 per person for up to 5 events, and $5 for each additional event.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER is MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 at 2:00pm.
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An OPEN TRACK MEET for ALL MEN AND WOMEN ages 40+ and older. Compete against others in your own age group. All persons from ALL states are welcomed to enter and compete, as long as one is 40 years of age or older, by Dec 31, 2026. Bring a friend or relative and sign up today!
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$55.00 entry – Enter 1 event or 2, 3, 4 or up to 5 events of your choice for the same $55 entry fee. Each additional event beyond 5 events is possible to do, as it’s $5.00 per event additional. So (as example) if you signup for 7 events your entry fee will be $65.00 (maybe like these 7 events: 50m, 100m, 200m, discus, shot put, long jump, high jump).
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Oct 2 & 3, 2026 |
| Athlete Check-In: | We ask that athletes check-in at least 30 minutes prior to your first event of the day. So, (as example) there is no need for an athlete to show up at say 8:00am if their first event isn’t until say 10:00am. |
| More info: | Bring your own equipment, if possible. But kindly know that that some equipment can be borrowed from us or from other athletes. So please don’t hesitate to ask if you need equipment. And/or please inform fellow athletes that your equipment is available the be used, if needed. |
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IF YOU ARE AN ATHLETE, please know that you can check anytime BEFORE your event, hopefully at least 30 minutes prior to your event. NSGA RULES APPLY.
In 2026 our event is a qualifying track meet for 2027 National Senior Games track meet in Tulsa, OK. Athletes must be 50 or older by Dec 31, 2026 to qualify. |
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______________________BELOW the the Latest Info, as of Sept 25th @ 10am:
Friday, Oct 2, 2026 Gates open and check-in starts at Hendrix will open at 4:15pm. We will offer the 1500m run at 7:15pm and the 5k power walk at 5:45pm, at Hendrix. Field events will be held as DROP-IN events at Hendrix, so show up anytime to do field events either Friday and/or Saturday morning at your choosing. Field events at Hendrix will be pole vault, long jump, triple jump, and high jump. Again, you can do these events Friday evening or Saturday morning. Throwing Field events to be held at UCA (University of Central Arkansas — Venue Name: Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex
Campus Address: University of Central Arkansas, 595 S. Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR 72035 *The UCA track is at the corner of Dave Ward Dr. and S. Donaghey Ave. At UCA will be throwing Field events: javelin, hammer, discus (and hopefully shot put too… stay tuned here daily for this page to update, or call or text Greg at 501-321-1441 to ask about shot put location to throw… being at this moment “TBD”…. Hendrix or UCA.)
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 7:45am Gates at track open to athletes and athlete check-in begins at Hendrix and UCA. You do not have to show up at 7:45am unless you you have an early event for the day. We ask that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your first event of the day, per below schedule. If you are just throwing, you can go directly to UCA for Javelin, Hammer, Discus (shot?). A 7:45am to 9:00am Open for warmups and competitions in all field events, per the direction of track officials and/or volunteers at each station. See the field event coordinator to connect on doing your jump or throw to be officially scored. Kindly coordinate with the event official if you are about to a real or a practice throw or jump. 9:00am – OPENING CEREMONYAll Field events are DROP-IN EVENTS, & which means they can be done any time you want during times below: 8:30am – 1:30pm – Jumping Field Events at Hendrix – athletes go do an event when you are ready. (ie. just walk up to the shot put or long jump areas and check-in with person with clipboard, and tell them you are READY to do a practice or if you are “ready” to do an official measurement of your event.) 8:30am at Hendrix – 1 mile POWER WALK / then 400m Recreational Walk (Please plan to be on the track near the start finish flag about 820am.) 10:00am at Hendrix – Sprints/Running events *ALL times and info on this web page are subject to change, so check back up here on this website page OFTEN, especially the day before or even day of the event. The event Director has discretion to modify all events and times at any time, even at the event. We will have electronic timed runs with a photo finish cameral. Some events we will hand-timed events. We might make an announcement and decision the morning of the meet to alter any or all events start times or events order. Me sure to check back here on this page too, as we will do our best to give updates, should they change. Sprints and Runs to start on or soon after 10:00am:
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EQUIPMENT WEIGHTS for Men and Women age groups in FIELD EVENTS:
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