National Athletics Championships
Guyana's best and brightest — Present and Future. Three days of elite track & field at Leonora as the nation's Youth, Junior & Senior athletes chase national glory and World U20 / Commonwealth Games qualification.
Day 1 begins Friday June 26, 2026 · 6:00 PM at Leonora Stadium (Sat & Sun from 10 AM)
Present & Future
The Athletics Association of Guyana's Annual National Youth, Junior & Senior Championships are the premier meet on the local athletics calendar — bringing together the country's elite athletes alongside its rising stars over three days at Leonora. It's the stage where national titles are decided and where athletes chase the qualifying marks for the year's biggest international meets. Expect thrilling races, record-breaking performances and unforgettable moments — with cash and prizes to be won.
"Watch the present and future of Guyanese athletics compete for national glory — from rising stars to seasoned champions."
Three days at Leonora
The championships run across three days at Leonora Stadium (the National Track & Field Facility), West Coast Demerara. Friday is an evening session under lights; Saturday and Sunday are full daytime programmes building to the finals.
- From 6:00 PM (under lights)
- Opening heats & early finals
- Friday-night session
- From 10:00 AM
- Full track & field programme
- Finals across categories
- From 10:00 AM
- Championship finals
- National titles decided
Daily start times from the official AAG flyer (Fri 6 PM · Sat & Sun 10 AM). The full event-by-event timetable is released by the Athletics Association of Guyana closer to the meet.
Present & Future champions
Three age categories compete for national titles — and the senior elite chase the qualifying marks for the year's two biggest stages.
- Youth — the rising stars
- Junior — the next generation
- Senior — the national elite
- Eugene, Oregon, USA
- August 5–9, 2026
- Qualifying marks on the line
- Glasgow, Scotland
- July 23 – Aug 2, 2026
- Team Guyana selection push
Admission — $1,000
General admission is $1,000 per the official AAG flyer, and children under 12 are FREE. Pay at the gate — with cash and prizes to be won on the track.
- Entry to the championships at Leonora Stadium
- Children under 12 admitted free
- Cash & prizes to be won
- Fri from 6 PM · Sat & Sun from 10 AM
Admission and the under-12 policy are per the official Athletics Association of Guyana flyer (June 2026). Pay at the gate.
Where it all comes together
Leonora, West Coast Demerara (Region 3)
The National Track & Field Facility at Leonora — Guyana's premier synthetic athletics track, beside Leonora Stadium — on the West Coast Demerara, roughly 30–40 minutes west of Georgetown via the Demerara Harbour Bridge and the West Coast Public Road.
- Leonora, West Coast Demerara (Region 3)
- ~30–40 min from central Georgetown
- National-standard synthetic 400m track
- On-site parking on event days
- West Coast minibuses (Stabroek → Vreed-en-Hoop → Leonora)
Common questions
June 26–28, 2026 at Leonora Stadium — the National Track & Field Facility, Leonora, West Coast Demerara (Region 3). Day 1 (Friday) starts at 6:00 PM under lights; Saturday and Sunday start at 10:00 AM.
General admission is $1,000 per the official AAG flyer, and children under 12 are free. Pay at the gate. Cash and prizes are to be won.
The championships bring together Guyana's best athletes across three categories — Youth, Junior and Senior — from the elite national corps to the rising stars. It is the premier annual meet of the Athletics Association of Guyana.
National titles, plus qualifying marks for the year's biggest stages: the World U20 Championships (Eugene, Oregon, Aug 5–9, 2026) and the Commonwealth Games (Glasgow, Scotland, Jul 23–Aug 2, 2026) — with cash and prizes on the line.
Yes, on-site parking is available at the Leonora facility on event days. West Coast minibuses (Stabroek → Vreed-en-Hoop → Leonora) also serve the route.
The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) — the national governing body for track & field — with support from adidas, Guyana Beverage Inc, the Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport, the National Sports Commission and the Guyana Olympic Association.
From the Athletics Association of Guyana
The AAG is the national governing body for track & field. Follow the AAG on Facebook (@AAGuyana) or athleticsguyana.org for the full timetable, results and start lists. Browse more Guyana sporting events below.
Present.And Future.
Three days, one track, the nation's best. Be at Leonora June 26–28 as Guyana's Youth, Junior and Senior athletes chase national titles and international qualification. Admission $1,000 — under-12 free.
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