Oceania Athletics Championships 2026 - Darwin Australia

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18-23 May 2026

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The Oceania Athletics Championships 2026 (18-23 May) heads to in Darwin, Australia. Oceania’s biggest athletics event brings the best together leading track and field athletes from across the Oceania Area. Competition includes Senior, Junior, Para, and Masters categories, bringing athletes of all ages, all abilities, all together. 

The Championships sit as key part of the qualification pathway for the Commonwealth Games, World Athletics Championships and more! Darwin is ready to host an epic 6 days of athletics in the Northern Territory. 

The Oceania Athletic Championships were first held in 1990, at the National Stadium of Fiji in Suva. Since that first edition, the Championships have been held in 8 different Federations. 

For further information please contact Competitions Manager Tom O’Shaughnessy tom@oceaniaathletics.com 

SENIORS

Open Age Athletes 16+ years of age
(Contact your Member Federation)

u20

Born 2007-2008-2009
(Contact your Member Federation)

MASTERS

30 Years of Age and beyond as of 18th May 2026
Entries open January

u18

Born 2009-2010-2011
(Contact your Member Federation)

PARA

Open age group. 16 Years +
Entries Open January

u16

Born 2011-2012
Entries Open January

The Venue

Arafura Stadium in Darwin is the home of Athletics Northern Territory and the Northern Territory’s premier athletics venue and Australia’s most northern track

Previously hosting the Arafura Games and Australian Masters Athletics Championships.

Oceania Athletics Championships - Historical Results

Oceania Athletics Championships - Circulars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many athletes per event?

In the Senior, U20, and u18 age groups, three (3) per Member Federation

I can't see Pole Vault and Combined Events on the timetable, where are they?

Pole Vault and Combined Events will not be included in the Oceania Athletics Championships 2026 in Darwin. These events will be contested at a event on a later date. 

Who is my Member Federation?

The governing body of athletics in your country or territory. You can see the full list here: https://athletics-oceania.com/member-federations/

What classification do I need to participate in the Para events?

A National Classification is all that is required for participation in Para Events the Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin

Is there a minimum entry standard?

Yes.
For High Jump, Triple Jump, Steeplechase, Hammer Throw and Hurdle events, all athletes will need to
have met the entry standard in Championships events (Senior, U20, U18). For all events to be eligible for funding, the minimum standard must be met for all events.   
To view the Entry Standards: SEE APPENDIX 1

What is the minimum age to compete?

Seniors: Minimum 16years of age
u20: Athletes born 2007,2008,2009
u18: athletes born 2011, 2010,2009
u16: athletes born 2011-2012
Para: Minimum 16years of age
Masters: Must be 30 years of Age as of 18th May 2026.

Can’t find the answer you need? Email Competitions Manager Tom tom@oceaniaathletics.com

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