People who follow sports enjoy the raw competition that comes with track meets, but fans only tune in during the Summer Olympics. As with any major sport, there are events that take place all year round that fans can enjoy. If you want to see the Olympic heroes of the future and some of the finest athletes the world has to offer, then you need to get to a track meet and see what you’ve been missing. Here are a few of our top picks for track meets to attend in 2014.
March 14 – 16, 2014 – New Balance National Indoors
New York, New York
This is an annual event where the nations best high school athletes gather. For the past four years there have been multiple national records broken during this event. This is an event unlike any other. The athletes that come here are performing at the highest levels. With all of the greatest in one place great things are bound to happen.
June 24 – 29, 2014 – USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Bloomington, Indiana
This is an annual event that attracts young athletes from throughout the country. The theme here is to compete at the highest level, but also to have fun in the process. There are hundreds of young athletes who compete in a series of events over several days. It is a great event for the athletes, their parents and fans alike.
June 27 – 29, 2014 – USATF Outdoor Championships
Sacramento, California
This is one of the biggest events on the USATF schedule for the year and it is something that sports fans do not want to miss. This is a collection of the absolute finest athletes in the country that are all competing in front of a live audience and the cameras of two major television networks. With all eyes on these athletes, it is always exciting to see how they perform.
July 11 – 12, 2014 – USATF National Club Track & Field Championships
Tacoma, Washington
Each year, the USA Track and Field Association sponsors this event, which is designed to allow athletes of all ages to compete. This is another event that offers a glimpse into who the future stars of American track and field will be.
July 22 – 27, 2014 – 2014 IAAF World Championships
Eugene, Oregon
The city of Eugene, Oregon is a hot spot for track and field events throughout the year, and this particular event is one of the more important ones for sports fans to check out. This event is held by the International Association of Athletic Foundations and Team USA Track and Field. The 2014 IAAF World Championships will give strong insight into which athletes are on the path to Olympic glory and which names American sports fans should remember for the future.
August 16, 2014 – WMRA Long Distance Challenge
Manitou Springs, Colorado
This is the event to see if you enjoy watching athletes in peak physical condition taking on the rough terrain of the Colorado mountains. This is another IAAF and Team USA event, and it always offers plenty of action for fans.