Generalkonsulat der Republik Korea in Hamburg

Daegu Metropolitan City of the Republic of Korea warmly invites Masters athletes all over the world to take part in the 2026 Championships and make unforgettable memories with our beautiful City!

󰊱 Championships Overview

  ○ Official Name : 「World Masters Athletics Championships Daegu 2026」

  ○ Period : Aug 22 (Sat) ∼ Sept 3 (Thur), 2026 (13 days) *Opening Ceremony : Aug 21, 2026 (Fri)

  ○ Venues : Daegu stadium, Suseong family park, Daegu athletics promotion center and other Venues

  ○ Events : 35 Events (Men and Women)

       Track(18) : 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 80mH, 100mH, 110mH, 200mH, 300mH, 400mH, 4x100mR, 
   4x400mR, 4x400mMixedR, 2000mSC, 3000mSC, Track Race Walk(5000m)
       Field(11)  :  High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Weight Throw, Hammer Throw, Discus Throw, 
   Javelin Throw, Throws Pentathlon, Decathlon(Male), Heptathlon(Female)
       Road Race(6) : Cross-Country(6km, 8km), Road Race(10km), Road Race Walk(10km, 20km), Half Marathon

  ○ Organizer : World Masters Athletics, Daegu Metropolitan City

  ○ Host : The Local Organizing Committee of the WMAC Daegu 2026

󰊲 Entry Information

  ○ Eligibility: men and women aged 35 and over     ※ Born on or before August 22, 1991

  ○ Registration Period : Dec 23, 2025 to Jun 23, 2026

  ○ Application Process

    - ➊ Registration and approval as an athlete in the respective national organisation

    - ➋ Entry submission and fee payment via the Championships website

        (www.wmac2026.com)

    - ➌ Final approval by World Masters Athletics(“WMA”)

  ○ Inquiry Regarding Registration with the Respective National Organization

    - National athletics-related organizations(e.g,. Athletics Federation, Masters Federation, or Other Relevant Bodies)

      Europe: https://european-masters-athletics.org/member-federations/

※ Entry Fees  (Currency : Euro)

    Registration Fee: 80
    Each Individual Event: 38

    Combined Event: 52

    Half Marathon: 52

    * Accompanying Person (age 14 and over): €41/Accompanying Person (under age 14): €21