World Masters Athletics Championships 2026

Name: World Masters Athletics Championships 2026
Start: 2026-08-22
Location: Daegu Stadium, 180 Universiad-ro

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Date

22 Aug (Saturday)

Time

Aug 22 – Sep 3

Venue

Daegu Stadium, 180 Universiad-ro

Suseong District, Daegu, South Korea

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📝 Useful Information

The World Masters Athletics Championships (WMAC) Daegu 2026 is scheduled to take place from August 22 to September 3, 2026, in Daegu, South Korea. This global event, open to athletes aged 35 and older, will feature approximately 11,000 participants from over 90 countries.

Suseong District (Suseong-gu) will serve as a primary hub for the championships, hosting events at several major locations:

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Event Overview

Key Venues in and near Suseong District

Registration and Participation

•Opening Ceremony: August 21, 2026.

•Competition Period: August 22 – September 3, 2026 (13 days).

•Total Events: 34 to 35 events, including 17–18 track, 11 field, and 6 road categories.

•Eligibility: Open to any healthy individual aged 35 or older (born on or before August 22, 1991).

•Daegu Stadium (Main Venue): Located at 180 Universiad-ro, Suseong-gu, this stadium will host the opening ceremony and major track and field events.

•Daegu Stadium (Main Venue):

•Suseong Family Park: Identified as a key venue for the competition.

•Suseong Family Park:

•Daegu Athletics Promotion Center: Situated near the stadium area, this world-class facility will also host events.

•Daegu Athletics Promotion Center:

•Other Locations: Auxiliary Stadium (Suseong-gu), Gyeongsan Civic Stadium, Yulha Sports Park, and road courses like Sincheondong-ro.

•Auxiliary Stadium (Suseong-gu), Gyeongsan Civic Stadium, Yulha Sports Park, and road courses like Sincheondong-ro

•, Gyeongsan Civic Stadium, Yulha Sports Park, and road courses like Sincheondong-ro

•, Yulha Sports Park, and road courses like Sincheondong-ro

•, and road courses like Sincheondong-ro

•Registration Window: Applications are accepted from December 23, 2025, to June 23, 2026.

•How to Enter: Athletes must register through the official WMAC Daegu 2026 website after gaining approval from their respective national masters organization.

•Participant Benefits: Athletes will receive a complimentary public transportation card and a welcome bag. Note that participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026