Huntsville to host national track and field championship

The USA Track & Field (USATF) Masters Outdoor Nationals will be held at Milton Frank Stadium from July 17 to 20, 2025.

“We are proud to welcome all of the competitors with the USA Masters Track & Field Championships to Huntsville in 2025,” said Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle. “Hosting a national championship is always a special opportunity. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Rocket City for a memorable event.”

USATF provides opportunities for athletes 25 years and older to compete at the local, regional, and national level. Competitors who are 35 years and older are eligible to participate in international events as well. 

“The four-day event will see a variety of track and field events contested each day, with a number of different age groups battling for top honors in the country in an effort to improve their world rankings,” said Robert Thomas, Chairman of the USA Track & Field Masters Committee.

Milton Frank has undergone significant renovations over the last two years. The track was resurfaced last year and a throws area capable of accommodating an event of this magnitude is currently in the works.

The City of Huntsville, Huntsville Sports Commission, Huntsville City Schools, and Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau worked together to attract the national championship and win the bid. 

 “It is an exciting time to be in Huntsville, and thanks to the support of my fellow board members, we are excited to have Milton Frank Stadium as the home for this year’s Masters championships,” said Huntsville City Schools board president Carlos Mathews.  “The investments we have made over the years to upgrade the stadium and become a track & field destination will reap financial rewards while also introducing our students to amazing athletes and role models for them to meet.”

A full slate of track and field events will be held on each of the four days of the competition. Athletes will compete for the opportunity to progress to the world championships. 

The competition will bring over 800 competitors to the city for four days, for an economic impact that is estimated to be over $1.3 million. 

Huntsville has a rich tradition of being a city that enjoys running, evidenced by the long-standing presence of the Huntsville Track Club and iconic races, like the Cotton Row Run, which have been held across the decades. 

The effort to bring the USATF Master’s Outdoor Nationals to Huntsville is part of a broader push to grow the city into a sports destination. 

For more information on the USA Track & Field Masters Outdoor Championships, visit their website at www.usatfmasters.org.