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IMG Academy to Host First-Ever Under Armour Track & Field Nationals in 2026
- IMG Academy will host the first-ever Under Armour Track & Field Nationals in Bradenton in 2026, with Under Armour as a partner.
- The event will run three days and invite top national youth athletes based on verified marks from the 2025–26 season.
- IMG will upgrade its track facility with a Rekortan surface and advanced production features for fast times and safety.
- The event may conflict with California CIF State Championships, potentially limiting top California athlete participation.
- The Nationals aim to join top invitationals as a premier national postseason track event with strong brand and production value.
- The event will feature high school and middle school divisions with diverse sprint, distance, jumps, throws, and multievents.
- The event will provide a platform for NIL-driven youth athletes amid rising media attention and brand investment.
- Registration opens February 1, 2026, and entries are based on verified marks from the 2025–26 season.
- Under Armour positions the nationals as an extension of its youth development efforts in partnership with IMG.
- California’s scheduling conflict is a key storyline affecting marquee participation from top athletes.
- The event is part of a broader trend of premium postseason platforms in youth track.
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