CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The 2026 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Indoor Track & Field Championships will take place Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28 in Decorah, Iowa with Luther College serving as host.
At the 2025 championship, the Loras College women won their fourth title in program history. The Duhawks were led by Most Valuable Field Performer Emma Seipel and Rookie of the Year Madelyn Mucci. Wartburg's JoJo Tyynismaa was named the Most Valuable Track Performer.
On the men's side at the 2025 championship, the Wartburg College men claimed their 12th title in program history. Otis Patterson of the University of Dubuque earned Most Valuable Track Performer, Ulysses Patterson of Simpson earned Most Valuable Field Performer, and Elliott Bond of Wartburg earned Rookie of the Year.
The A-R-C was well represented at the national meet last year and earned 45 All-American honors. Emma Seipel claimed a national title in the long jump to propel the Loras women to a fourth place podium finish.
Admission:
Luther will charge admission to the championship. Ticket prices will be $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students without a valid A-R-C ID and seniors (60 and older), per day. Children 5 and under, and all current students with valid A-R-C ID shall be admitted free.
Merchandise:
Merchandise is available through
BSN online only. The store will remain open through March 2, 2026. All items will ship directly to the customer.
Concessions:
Concessions will be provided by Luther College.
Live Results & Stream:
Live results will be available through Wayzata Timing. A live stream will be provided through the
American Rivers Sports Network.
| 2026 American Rivers Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships Schedule of Events |
| FRIDAY |
| 9:00a |
Pentathlon (60m hurdles, HJ, SP, LJ, 800m) |
Women |
Day One |
| 10:15a |
Heptathlon (60m, LJ, SP, HJ) |
Men |
Day One |
| 3:00p |
Pentathlon - 800m |
Women |
Day One |
| 3:00p |
Pole Vault |
Women (Men at 5:30p) |
Final |
| 3:00p |
Long Jump |
Men (Women at 5:30p) |
Final |
| 3:00p |
Shot Put |
Men (Women at 5:30p) |
Final |
| 5:00p |
5,000m Run |
Women |
Final |
| 5:25p |
5,000m Run |
Men |
Final |
| 5:45p |
60m Hurdles |
Women |
Prelims |
| 6:05p |
60m Hurdles |
Men |
Prelims |
| 6:25p |
60m Dash |
Women |
Prelims |
| 6:45p |
60m Dash |
Men |
Prelims |
| 7:00p |
Distance Medley Relay |
Women |
Final |
| 7:15p |
Distance Medley Relay |
Men |
Final |
| *All event medals except DMR presented immediately after each event; DMR presented on Saturday. |
| SATURDAY |
| 10:00a |
Heptathlon (60m hurdles, PV, 1,000m) |
Men |
Final |
| 10:00a |
Weight Throw |
Men (Women at 1:00p) |
Final |
| 10:00a |
Triple Jump |
Women (Men at 12:30p) |
Final |
| 1:00p |
High Jump |
Women (Men at 3:30p) |
Final |
| 1:00p |
Mile Run |
Women |
Final |
| 1:20p |
Mile Run |
Men |
Final |
| 1:35p |
60m Dash |
Women |
Final |
| 1:40p |
60m Dash |
Men |
Final |
| 1:50p |
60m Hurdles |
Women |
Final |
| 1:55p |
60m Hurdles |
Men |
Final |
| 2:00p |
400m Dash |
Women |
Final |
| 2:15p |
400m Dash |
Men |
Final |
| 2:25p |
Heptathlon - 1,000m |
Men |
Final |
| 2:30p |
800m Run |
Women |
Final |
| 2:45p |
800m Run |
Men |
Final |
| 3:00p |
200m Dash |
Women |
Final |
| 3:25p |
200m Dash |
Men |
Final |
| 3:50p |
3,000m Run |
Women |
Final |
| 4:15p |
3,000m Run |
Men |
Final |
| 4:35p |
4x800m Relay |
Women |
Final |
| 4:55p |
4x800m Relay |
Men |
Final |
| 5:15p |
4x400m Relay |
Women |
Final |
| 5:30p |
4x400m Relay |
Men |
Final |
| *All event medals up to the 200m presented after each event; 3,000m run and relays presented at end of the meet. |
About the American Rivers Conference
Nationally respected for excellence in NCAA Division III athletics, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has a tradition dating back to its founding in 1922 as the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association and adopted its current name in 2018 to reflect its strong Iowa roots and growing regional footprint. The A-R-C is a collaborative community that champions the holistic development of student-athletes, uniting member institutions in a shared commitment to academic achievement, athletic distinction, and leadership.
The A-R-C is home to nine full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. Luther College has announced its departure from the conference, effective at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year.
