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HBCU Showcase At The Armory To Feature 20 HBCU Track & Field Programs In NYC
- The 2026 HBCU Showcase presented by Nike Running will feature about 20 HBCU track programs at The Armory in New York City.
- Live coverage of the event will air on NBC and Peacock from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- The NYC Mayor’s Cup Relays are held in conjunction with the showcase to link NYC high school athletes with HBCU coaches.
- The Armory is described as a historic venue that hosts more than 100 indoor meets each season.
- Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band will perform during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
- A college admissions fair will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to connect students with participating HBCUs.
- The event emphasizes exposure, opportunity, and the cultural legacy of HBCU track programs.
- Nike Running provides year-round support for The Armory’s community programming alongside the showcase.
- The Armory aims to connect elite HBCU athletes with New York City youth to inspire life beyond the city.
- Participating teams include Bluefield State, Bowie State, Hampton, Prairie View A&M, Norfolk State, and more.
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