Stanford Invitational 2026

View the info - results, entry lists and meet schedule for the 2026 Stanford Invitational.

The 2026 Stanford Invitational returns to Cobb Track & Angell Field in Palo Alto, California on April 3–4, bringing together some of the strongest collegiate and post-collegiate distance fields in the United States. Widely regarded as one of the premier early-season meets on the West Coast, the competition is expected to deliver fast times across the 1500m, 5000m, and 10,000m, with paced races and deep fields creating ideal conditions for personal bests and qualifying marks. As part of a busy weekend that includes several major U.S. meets, Stanford once again stands out as a key destination for athletes looking to test their fitness and build momentum heading deeper into the outdoor season.

Schedule

Friday – Track Events

Time	Event
10:00 AM	Men’s 5000m – Section 4
10:16 AM	Women’s 5000m – Section 4
10:37 AM	Women’s 100mH Prelims
10:55 AM	Men’s 110mH Prelims
11:10 AM	Women’s 100m Prelims
11:30 AM	Men’s 100m Prelims
11:51 AM	Women’s 1500m – Section 6
11:57 AM	Women’s 1500m – Section 5
12:03 PM	Women’s 1500m – Section 4
12:09 PM	Men’s 1500m – Section 7
12:15 PM	Men’s 1500m – Section 6
12:21 PM	Men’s 1500m – Section 5
12:27 PM	Men’s 1500m – Section 4
12:35 PM	Women’s 400m
12:55 PM	Men’s 400m
1:16 PM	Girls’ 3200m
1:31 PM	Boys’ 3200m
1:46 PM	Girls’ 400mH
1:54 PM	Women’s 400mH
2:12 PM	Boys’ 400mH
2:20 PM	Men’s 400mH
2:35 PM	Girls’ Distance Medley Relay
3:07 PM	Boys’ Distance Medley Relay
3:33 PM	Women’s 200m
3:49 PM	Men’s 200m

Friday Evening Distance Session

Time	Event
5:00 PM	Women’s 3000m Steeple – Section 3
5:14 PM	Women’s 3000m Steeple – Section 2
5:28 PM	Women’s 3000m Steeple – Invitational
5:43 PM	Men’s 3000m Steeple – Section 3
5:56 PM	Men’s 3000m Steeple – Section 2
6:09 PM	Men’s 3000m Steeple – Invitational
6:22 PM	Women’s 1500m – Section 3
6:28 PM	Women’s 1500m – Section 2
6:34 PM	Women’s 1500m – Invitational
6:40 PM	Men’s 1500m – Section 3
6:46 PM	Men’s 1500m – Section 2
6:52 PM	Men’s 1500m – Invitational
6:59 PM	Women’s 5000m – Section 3
7:19 PM	Women’s 5000m – Section 2
7:39 PM	Men’s 5000m – Section 3
7:56 PM	Men’s 5000m – Section 2
8:13 PM	Women’s 5000m – Invitational
8:31 PM	Men’s 5000m – Invitational
8:48 PM	Women’s 10,000m – Invitational
9:25 PM	Men’s 10,000m – Invitational
9:58 PM	Women’s 10,000m – Section 2
10:36 PM	Men’s 10,000m – Section 2

Friday – Field Events

Time	Event	Notes
9:30 AM	Men’s Javelin (Collegiate)	1 Flight
9:45 AM	Men’s Hammer (Collegiate)	1 Flight
10:00 AM	Men’s Long Jump (Collegiate)	1 Flight
10:00 AM	Women’s Long Jump (Collegiate)	2 Flights
10:00 AM	Women’s Pole Vault (Collegiate)	1 Flight
11:00 AM	Men’s High Jump	2 Flights
11:15 AM	Women’s Javelin (Invitational)	1 Flight
11:30 AM	Women’s Hammer (Invitational)	1 Flight
12:45 PM	Women’s Pole Vault (Invitational)	1 Flight
1:00 PM	Men’s Long Jump (Invitational)	1 Flight
1:00 PM	Women’s Long Jump (Invitational)	1 Flight
1:15 PM	Men’s Javelin (Invitational)	1 Flight
2:00 PM	Women’s High Jump	2 Flights
2:00 PM	Women’s Shot Put (Invitational)	1 Flight
2:45 PM	Men’s Discus (Invitational)	1 Flight
3:00 PM	Girls’ Long Jump	2 Flights
3:00 PM	Boys’ Long Jump	2 Flights
3:45 PM	Boys’ Pole Vault	1 Flight
3:45 PM	Women’s Shot Put (Collegiate)	1 Flight
3:45 PM	Men’s Pole Vault (Collegiate)	1 Flight
4:15 PM	Men’s Discus (Collegiate)	1 Flight
4:45 PM	Women’s Discus (Collegiate)	1 Flight

Saturday – Track

Time	Event
11:00 AM	Girls’ 4x100m Relay Prelims
11:15 AM	Boys’ 4x100m Relay Prelims
11:30 AM	Girls’ 1600m
11:46 AM	Boys’ 1600m
12:01 PM	Girls’ 100mH Prelims
12:14 PM	Boys’ 110mH Prelims
12:27 PM	Girls’ 100m Prelims
12:37 PM	Boys’ 100m Prelims
1:10 PM	Women’s 4x100m Relay
1:18 PM	Men’s 4x100m Relay
1:36 PM	Girls’ 800m
1:52 PM	Boys’ 800m
2:09 PM	Women’s 800m
2:33 PM	Men’s 800m
3:00 PM	Girls’ 400m
3:08 PM	Boys’ 400m
3:23 PM	Girls’ 100mH Final
3:29 PM	Women’s 100mH Final
3:36 PM	Boys’ 110mH Final
3:42 PM	Men’s 110mH Final
3:49 PM	Girls’ 100m Final
3:53 PM	Women’s 100m Final
3:57 PM	Boys’ 100m Final
4:01 PM	Men’s 100m Final
4:06 PM	Girls’ 4x400m Relay
4:27 PM	Boys’ 4x400m Relay
4:48 PM	Women’s 4x400m Relay
5:02 PM	Men’s 4x400m Relay

Saturday – Field

Time	Event
9:00 AM	Boys’ Discus / Girls’ Shot Put
9:30 AM:	Girls’ Pole Vault
9:45 AM	Women’s Hammer
10:00 AM	Triple Jump & High Jump events
12:00 PM	Men’s Hammer Invitational
1:15 PM	Men’s Pole Vault Invitational
3:00 PM	Discus & Triple Jump Invitationals
4:45 PM	Women’s Discus Collegiate