Hayward Field, long celebrated as “TrackTown USA,” has been confirmed as the host for the 2028 United States Olympic Track & Field Trials. USA Track & Field (USATF) and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced Monday that the six‑day competition will take place June 17‑22, 2028, in Eugene, Oregon, ahead of the Los Angeles Olympic Games that begin July 14, 2028.
Six‑day format and athlete input
The 2028 trials will be compressed to six days, a reduction from the eight‑day format used in recent editions. USATF said the change follows extensive consultation with athletes who asked for a more efficient selection process, allowing them additional recovery time before the Olympics.
Separate events for endurance and combined‑events athletes
To further protect athlete health, the decathlon, heptathlon, and 10,000‑meter races will be held earlier in the spring, separate from the main June meet. Exact dates and locations for those events have not yet been released. The marathon trials are slated for March 25, 2028, and will be conducted in St. Louis.
Eugene’s track legacy
This will be the sixth consecutive Olympic trials held in Eugene, underscoring the city’s reputation for producing elite American athletes. Since 2008, U.S. competitors selected at Eugene have captured 52 Olympic gold medals. USATF CEO Max Siegel highlighted the city’s track record, stating, “TrackTown USA and Eugene’s record of success in selecting America’s best track and field athletes speaks for itself.”
Hayward Field has also hosted the USATF Outdoor Championships ten times, most recently in 2025, and will do so again in 2027. The venue previously welcomed the 2022 World Athletics Championships—the first time the global event was held on U.S. soil—and the recent World Athletics U20 Championships, which attracted more than 1,500 athletes from over 140 nations.
Broadcast and future details
The 2028 trials will be televised across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, ensuring broad national exposure for the athletes and the city. USATF expects to release qualifying standards and the official qualifying window in 2027.
Eugene residents and fans across the nation can look forward to a streamlined, high‑stakes competition that will determine the United States’ track and field team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, reinforcing the city’s enduring role in American athletics.
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