Asian Games 2026 Athletics: Schedule, Events & Venue
Who will rule the track, the field and the roads at the Asian Games 2026? Athletics is the biggest medal sport of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and this guide covers all of it.
The programme spans track and field, marathon and race walking. The official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 venue list confirms that track and field and the marathon will be based at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium and race walking will be held on a loop course around the Aichi Prefectural Government Office and the Nagoya City Hall.
When Is Athletics at Asian Games 2026?
Athletics is held in the latter half of the Games, running from 23 to 29 September 2026.
According to the current official information, the marathon is on Saturday 26 September 2026 — the men start at 7:30 am JST and the women at 7:50 am JST.
Asian Games 2026 Athletics Events
Athletics covers three major areas:
- Track and field
- Marathon
- Race walking
Track Events
The major track disciplines include:
- 100m
- 200m
- 400m
- 800m
- 1500m
- 5000m
- 10,000m
- 100m hurdles
- 110m hurdles
- 400m hurdles
- 3000m steeplechase
- 4×100m relay
- 4×400m relay
- Mixed relay
Field Events
The field programme includes both jumping and throwing disciplines.
Jumping Events
- High jump
- Long jump
- Triple jump
- Pole vault
Throwing Events
- Shot put
- Discus throw
- Hammer throw
- Javelin throw
Combined Events
Athletes also compete in:
- Men's decathlon
- Women's heptathlon
Asian Games 2026 Athletics Schedule
The following schedule should be used as a guide to events for the duration of the session and the exact timing of each session should be confirmed against the latest official event schedule.
🏃 Asian Games 2026 Athletics
September 23 — Athletics
The opening programme is expected to feature a mixture of track, field and road athletics.
Key events from the published programme include:
- Men's 20km race walk
- Women's 20km race walk
- Men's shot put
- Women's 10,000m
| Event | Category |
| Men's 20km Race Walk | Road |
| Women's 20km Race Walk | Road |
| Men's Shot Put | Field |
| Women's 10,000m | Track |
September 24 — Athletics
The second day features sprinting, jumping, throwing, and the women's combined event.
| Event | Category |
| Men's High Jump | Field |
| Men's 400m | Track |
| Women's Hammer Throw | Field |
| Women's 400m | Track |
| Women's Heptathlon | Combined |
September 25 — Athletics
Day three includes some of the most recognizable athletics disciplines.
| Event | Category |
| Men's 100m | Track |
| Men's 10,000m | Track |
| Men's Pole Vault | Field |
| Men's Triple Jump | Field |
| Women's 100m | Track |
| Women's Shot Put | Field |
| Women's Discus Throw | Field |
September 26 — Athletics
September 26 is especially important for road-racing fans because the marathon is scheduled for this date.
| Event | Category |
| Men's Marathon | Road |
| Women's Marathon | Road |
| Men's Hammer Throw | Field |
| Women's Pole Vault | Field |
| Women's Long Jump | Field |
| Women's 3000m Steeplechase | Track |
September 27 — Athletics
Day five brings several major finals.
| Event | Category |
| Men's Javelin Throw | Field |
| Men's 200m | Track |
| Men's 110m Hurdles | Track |
| Men's 3000m Steeplechase | Track |
| Men's Decathlon | Combined |
| Women's Javelin Throw | Field |
| Women's 200m | Track |
| Women's 100m Hurdles | Track |
| Women's High Jump | Field |
September 28 — Athletics
The sixth day focuses heavily on middle-distance running, field events and relays.
| Event | Category |
| Men's 800m | Track |
| Men's Discus Throw | Field |
| Men's 4×100m Relay | Relay |
| Women's 800m | Track |
| Women's 5000m | Track |
| Women's Triple Jump | Field |
| Women's 4×100m Relay | Relay |
| 4×400m Mixed Relay | Relay |
September 29 — Athletics
The final athletics programme features several endurance, hurdle, jumping and relay events.
| Event | Category |
| Men's 1500m | Track |
| Men's 5000m | Track |
| Men's 400m Hurdles | Track |
| Men's Long Jump | Field |
| Men's 4×400m Relay | Relay |
| Women's 1500m | Track |
| Women's 400m Hurdles | Track |
| Women's 35km Race Walk | Road |
| Women's 4×400m Relay | Relay |
Asian Games 2026 Athletics Venues
Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium
The main stadium for athletics is Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. It is the venue named in the official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 venue list for athletics (track and field). The same venue is also a starting and an end point of the marathon.
Aichi Prefectural Government Office and Nagoya City Hall Loop Course
It will be a round course, running around the Aichi Prefectural Government Office and Nagoya City Hall, as well as a race-walking event.
Marathon at Asian Games 2026
The marathon is one of the biggest endurance events in the athletics programme.
There are two marathon medal events:
- Men's Marathon
- Women's Marathon
Men's Marathon
Date: September 26, 2026
Start: 7:30 a.m. JST
Venue: Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium
Women's Marathon
Date: September 26, 2026
Start: 7:50 a.m. JST
Venue: Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium
Race Walking at Asian Games 2026
Race walking is a major road-side attraction. Athletes must maintain legal walking technique throughout, with judges watching closely for any breaches of the technical rules.
The Aichi-Nagoya Organising Committee has decided that the race-walking course will be around the Aichi Prefectural Government Office and Nagoya City Hall.
Athletics Events to Watch
Men's 100m
One of the biggest events of a big athletics championship of men is this 100m race. Sprinters from Asia's best will be going head to head in a bid to be the fastest man of them all in the event.
Women's 100m
The other big event is 100m women which will also be a hit with sport lovers.
200m
The 200m is a race that requires a powerful beginning and acceleration in the bend and towards the end.
400m
The 400m is an aerobic and anaerobic race and is a demanding one lap race.
1500m
The 1500m is very often a tactical battle. The speed of the play must be controlled before delivering a good finishing effort.
Javelin Throw
One of the field events that could command a good deal of interest is the javelin.
4×100m Relay
The 4 x 100m relay is a test of speed, timing and hand-over-hand relay.
4×400m Relay
Another key team race is the 4×400m relay and this event not infrequently happens to be the biggest highlight of a championship.
Countries to Watch in Asian Games Athletics
Asian athletics has strong competitors from several nations. Among the countries with notable athletics traditions are:
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Kazakhstan
- Uzbekistan
- Qatar
- Bahrain
- Iran
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia
- Thailand
- Sri Lanka
How to Buy Asian Games 2026 Athletics Tickets
The purchase of tickets for Asian Games 2026 Athletics is easy. If you need to select your athletics session, your seats and make a purchase, follow these steps.
Step 1: Visit the Official Ticket Website
Initially, visit the official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 ticketing website and navigate to the ticket sales section. Aichi-Nagoya 2026 OFFICIAL TICKET SITE
Step 2: Register Your Supporter ID
Create your Supporter ID and sign in. This account is used to access the official online ticket service.
Step 3: Select Athletics
After signing in, open the sports or competition list and select Athletics. Then choose the athletics session or competition date you want to attend.
Step 4: Choose the Specific Session
Choose the match/session of Athletics that you wish to view, for instance, a sprint, field event, a relay, or any pre-organised competition.
Step 5: Select Your Seat Category
See the categories of seats available for the chosen session. Select a category to go, and take note of the quantity available before proceeding.
Step 6: Select the Ticket Type and Quantity
Select the ticket for the appropriate type of ticket and quantity desired. Be aware you should confirm the detail information about the event with date, session, ticket etc. before going on.
Step 7: Complete the Payment
Click to buy and choose a method of payment. Fill in the necessary payment info and confirm your order.
Step 8: Receive Your Ticket Confirmation
Please refer to your order confirmation and follow the ticket access/display rules.
How to Watch Asian Games 2026 Athletics
Looking to watch the Asian Games 2026 Athletics live? To catch the greatest races, the field events, relays and marathon competitions, select from these simple options.
Watch on TV
Authorized broadcasters in various countries will broadcast live during the Games. Please refer to your local broadcaster for the final athletics schedule and channels as this differs from territory to territory.
Watch Asian Games 2026 Athletics Online
The official streaming service of the authorized broadcaster in their country is available for fans to use. Visit the broadcaster's website or app for live sports updates and times of events/replays.
Read more: How to Watch Asian Games 2026: TV Channels, Live Stream & Full Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the number of athletics events in the Asian Games 2026?
The programme carries roughly 50 medal events — around 44 in track and field, plus two marathons and four race walks — though the official competition programme remains subject to final confirmation.
When is athletics at the Asian Games 2026?
Athletics runs from 23 to 29 September 2026, with the marathons on 26 September.
Where will Asian Games 2026 athletics be held?
The Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya City is the venue of track & field. Plus, it is the departure and arrival location of the marathon, and the Aichi Prefectural Government Office and Nagoya City Hall race walk course.
When will the Marathon in the Asian Games 2026 take place?
The overall start time of the event is 7:30a.m for the men's marathon and 7:50a.m for the women's marathon on September 26, 2026.
Final Thoughts
From 100m to javelin throw, relays to marathon and race walking, the 2026 Asian Games Athletics programme will provide for amazing moments at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The official programme has 44 track & field medal events, two marathon events, and four race-walking events, of which track and field and the marathon will take place at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.
As the timing has already been updated by the organizers, bookmark this guide for the up-to-date schedule, confirmed athletes, results and medal winners. Also see India at the Asian Games, our tickets guide and how to watch the Games live.
