World Athletics Ultimate Championship 2026

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Budapest, Hungary

The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship invites only defending Olympic and world champions — 26 events across three evenings at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, with a $10 million prize purse on the line. Distance highlights: Faith Kipyegon in the women's 1500m, Cole Hocker in the men's 1500m, Beatrice Chebet in the women's 5000m, and Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the men's 5000m.