BREAKING: World Athletics names San Diego & Eugene to host world road & world U20 champs...
BUDAPEST, Hungary--World Athletics announced that San Diego, California and Eugene, Oregon will host two world championships in the next several years.
San Diego (above/photo courtesy San Diego Tourism Authority) will host the 2025 World Athletics Road Running Championships at a course to be determined. The championships consists of the mile, 5k, and half marathon.
“I’m proud San Diego is the first US city to have the opportunity to host the World Athletics Road Running Championships – another success that showcases our city as a premier global destination for sports tourism,” said San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. "My thanks goes out to the team at Sports San Diego and our local running community for all they did to bring this major event to our city, and I’m excited to welcome runners from around the world for a memorable weekend.”
USATF CEO Max Siegel said: "We extend our congratulations to San Diego for being awarded the 2025 World Road Running Championships. This event will showcase the beauty of the city and the spirit of the athletes who will grace its roads. We look forward to witnessing a championship that captures the essence of excellence and the unity of the global running community."
Eugene and Historic Hayward Field will host the World Athletics U20 Championships (photo of Colby Gilbert & Yomif Kejelcha at 2014 World U20 champs by Paul Merca) for the second time in 2026, having first played host in 2014 and also welcomed athletes for the World Athletics Championships in 2022.
“Hayward Magic inspires amazing performances on the track, generates meaningful collaborations in our research facilities and classrooms, and energizes fans, alumni and friends the world over,” said University of Oregon President Karl Scholz. “We look forward to welcoming young athletes from around the globe to the University of Oregon.”
TrackTown USA CEO Michael Reilly added: “TrackTown USA is ecstatic to once again partner with USATF and the University of Oregon in welcoming the global track and field family to our Eugene and Springfield communities. Hayward Field will serve as the perfect theatre for showcasing the sport's emerging talent. This event will continue building the legacy from WCH Oregon22, and further our ongoing commitment to serving the world's best athletes."
NOTE: World Athletics, the WABudapest 23 Organizing Committee, TrackTown USA, and USA Track & Field contributed to this report.
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