Saucony Battle for Boston 2026 - Live Stream
View the live stream, results, entry lists and meet schedule for the 2026 Saucony Battle for Boston.
The 2026 Saucony Battle for Boston (Last Chance) returns to the fast oval at the Boston University Track & Tennis Center on Sunday, February 22, bringing together athletes chasing qualifying standards and national championship berths.
Sanctioned by both World Athletics and USA Track & Field, the meet is designed as a critical final opportunity for competitors seeking marks for NCAA Division I, II, and III championships, as well as other elite qualifying standards. With limited entry caps and performance-based acceptance criteria, the meet traditionally features deep, fast sections—particularly in the middle-distance events.
How to Watch
The event will be streamed live on Flotrack (subscription required), with the live coverage starting at 6:00 am US Eastern Day time (GMT -5)
Competition is scheduled to begin in the evening, highlighted by distance medley relays and key middle-distance races, including the 800m, 1000m, and 1500m. The Boston University track is widely regarded as one of the quickest indoor surfaces in the United States, making it a prime venue for late-season breakthroughs.
Meet Schedule
6:00 PM – Men’s Section 2 Distance Medley Relay
6:15 PM – Men’s Section 1 Distance Medley Relay
6:30 PM – Women’s Distance Medley Relay
6:45 PM – Women’s 1000m (Entry Cap) – Q: 2:50.00
6:50 PM – Men’s 1500m (Entry Cap) – Q: 3:40.00
6:55 PM – Women’s 800m (3 Sections) – Auto Q: 2:05.00 | Prov. Q: 2:16.73
7:05 PM – Men’s 800m (4 Sections) – Auto Q: 1:47.25 | Prov. Q: 1:54.51
7:20 PM – Women’s 400m (2 Sections) – Auto Q: 53.50 | Prov. Q: 59.90
7:25 PM – Men’s 400m (4 Sections) – Auto Q: 46.50 | Prov. Q: 49.90
7:35 PM – Women’s Mile (2 Sections) – Auto Q: 4:40.50 | Prov. Q: 5:05.00
7:45 PM – Men’s Mile (4 Sections) – Auto Q: 3:56.50 | Prov. Q: 4:13.38
8:05 PM – Men’s Section 1 5000m (Entry Cap) – Auto Q: 13:35.00
8:20 PM – Women’s Section 1 3000m (Entry Cap) – Auto Q: 8:55.00
8:30 PM – Men’s Section 1 3000m (Entry Cap) – Auto Q: 7:52.00
8:40 PM – Men’s Section 2 5000m (Entry Cap) – Prov. Q: 15:10.00
8:55 PM – Women’s Section 2 3000m (Entry Cap) – Prov. Q: 10:20.00
9:05 PM – Men’s Section 2 3000m (Entry Cap) – Prov. Q: 8:26.00
9:15 PM – Women’s 200m (3 Sections) – Auto Q: 23.90 | Prov. Q: 26.50
9:15 PM – Men’s 200m (4 Sections) – Auto Q: 20.90 | Prov. Q: 22.50
9:25 PM – 4x400m Relay