13 May 2026 Little Rock to host OVC Track & Field Championships
LITTLE ROCK — Championship season arrives in Little Rock this week as the Trojans host the Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship at the Coleman Sports Complex for the first time ever.
The Trojans will look to defend their home track as this marks the first conference championship hosted at the Coleman Sports Complex.
Meet Day Info
What: OVC Outdoor Track & Field Championship
When: Thursday – Saturday, May 14-16
Schedule: Schedule of Events
Where: Coleman Sports Complex (Little Rock, Ark.)
Live Results: Results
ESPN+ Stream: Thursday | Friday | Saturday
The meet is open to the public with tickets priced at $10. Parking for fans, families, and volunteers will be located across the street, while the lot adjacent to the complex will be reserved for team buses and staff.
Schedule Highlights
Thursday: Multi-events begin at 9:00 a.m. CT, with running events concluding the day. The women’s 10,000 meters is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. CT.
Friday: Multi-events begin at 9:00 a.m. CT. The day concludes with the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase at 5:35 p.m. CT.
Saturday: Field events begin at 11:00 a.m. CT, followed by running events. The meet concludes with the 4×400-meter relays at approximately 4:45 p.m. CT, followed by the awards ceremony.
OVC Outdoor Championship
Little Rock will aim for its second men’s outdoor title in four years, having won in 2024, while the women will pursue their first OVC championship.
Last season, both the men’s and women’s teams finished runner-up behind Southeast Missouri (SEMO). SEMO has won the last three women’s titles and two of the last three men’s championships.
Coach Speak
“This is the first time we have ever hosted a conference championship in Little Rock, and it’s a very exciting opportunity for our athletes. This is a weekend they will never forget and also the last time most of our seniors will wear a Trojan uniform.
“Our men have been hit with several injuries over the last couple of weeks, so it will be tough to win. We feel really good about how our women are positioned going into this meet and believe both squads can finish in the top three,” said head coach J.P. Behnke.
Team Report
The Trojans will bring a semi-full roster into the championship meet as they aim to compete for the team titles. The Trojans have been dealt with some injuries lately.
Freshmen Jeremiah Patton, Colter Maya, and Brian Nwugbana will look to continue strong debut seasons and contend for event wins, following success at the indoor championships. Patton will also aim to defend his Indoor Freshman of the Year and Athlete of the Championship honors.
On the women’s side, freshmen Jordan Morgan and Brianna Brinkley are expected to make a major impact in their events.
Seniors Deshawn Roberts, TaVieon Neal, Brooklyn Marcee, and Ragen Hodge will close out their conference championship careers as Trojans this weekend.
For the latest information on Little Rock Cross Country/Track and Field, check out LRTrojans.com. You can also follow the team on social media at @LittleRockTFXC on Facebook, Instagram and X.
