Boston, MA 800M men A number of top times were run over the weekend at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational at BU. In NCAA DI action, Tyler Edson ran 1:46.48 to mark the 12th fastest time in the nation this year. Thomas Cowan ran a scintilating time of 1:46.83 but finds himself in 17th position, just outside the top 15 for the NCAA national meet in March. Last year's DI indoor champion Matthew Ericksen ran 1:46.88 which puts him in the 18th position. He'll need to run a b

Boston, MA At the 2026 edition of the David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston University's Iman Roka won the 60M hurdles in a time of 8.34. The mark makes her the second-best performer in school history. CPTC and Tracksmith's Sophia Myers finished three-onehundreths behind for second place in 8.37. Kendra Leger finished in the third position in 8.41

On Saturday, February 14, Elle St. Pierre competed in the David Hemery Valentine Invite at Boston University, where she set a new American indoor 1500m record with a time of 3:59.33 on her way to a mile finish in 4:17.83. Her fast pace pushed three collegiate athletes to run under the former NCAA mile record. Racing behind St. Pierre, Riley Chamberlain, Wilma Nielsen, and Jane Hedengren now hold the three fastest times in collegiate history, recording times of 4:20.61, 4:21.0

Marco Langon has been frank of his disdain of fast times during the year, quoted in December that the only fast time that matters is the one in March (at the NCAAs). He had a qualifying mark at the Millrose Games, but the mark was disallowed because there were not enough collegiate athletes competing in the pro race. The recent news from the NCAA officials lead Marco to the Track and Tennis Center at Boston University at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational for a showdown

The mile races at the GBTC Invitational unfolded like different chapters of the same story told by different times and ages. The high schoolers started the races, running on conditioning and instinct, faced down doubt with daring on each lap. In the open section, the pace intensified—shoulders brushing on the banked turns, moves executed with quiet confidence, the field stretching and contracting as if connected by an invisible thread. The masters began with patience, quic

The sprints and hurdles at the GBTC Invitational took place amidst the quiet, constant hum of Harvard’s Gordon Indoor Track, where speed seems both intensified and condensed. Short races erupted in swift bursts: starting blocks digging into the track, athletes rising rapidly, the clatter of spikes echoing off the banked curves. The hurdles required precision over showmanship—three steps, lift, land, repeat—as athletes skillfully navigated the tight lanes while teammates leane

3000m — Women’s Race The women’s 3000m at the GBTC Invitational unfolded with the kind of calculated aggression that Gordon Track seems to draw out of athletes every winter. The initial laps settled into a disciplined rhythm, with packs forming and dissolving as the pace intensified. By the midpoint, the leading group had created a clear gap. The final kilometer intensified everything: controlled breathing gave way to determination, long strides became urgent as the bell lap

Boston, MA The racewalkers kicked off the GBTC Invitational with technical precision and competitive focus, setting the initial tone for the event. The participants included both experienced specialists and emerging athletes, all maneuvering the tight turns at Harvard's Gordon track with disciplined form and a consistent pace. Racewalking might not always be in the limelight, but at this event, it consistently turns into an examination of precision — athletes advancing their

Boston, MA The Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center played host to the 2026 Boston Public Schools City Championships on February 4, 2026. The boys' team from TechBoston emerged victorious, narrowly surpassing Boston Latin Academy to claim the team title. Meanwhile, on the girls' side, Boston Latin Academy's formidable team remained undefeated, securing the girls' team title.

Boston, MA Isabelle Boffey recorded the second fastest indoor 800m time by a British athlete, finishing in 1:57.43 to secure a victory at the John Thomas Terrier Classic in Boston. The 25-year-old improved her previous best time, whether indoors or outdoors, by nearly two seconds and is now second only to 2024 Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, who holds the British indoor 800m record at 1:57.18. Boffey's time is the fastest globally this year, making her the eighth-fastest w

Boston, MA At the indoor track during the John Thomas Terrier Class at Boston University over the weekend, 16-year-old New Zealand runner Sam Ruthe broke a junior world record. On Saturday, Ruthe participated in the invitational one-mile race against a skilled group of professionals and recorded an astonishing time of 3:48.88. This achievement made him the world record holder for the mile among individuals under 18 and also set a new overall mile record for New Zealand. He su

Boston, MA The men took center stage at the John Thomas Terrier Classic. The event was held at Boston University's Track & Tennis Center. Men's 800M Men's 3K

Boston, MA On January 30, 2026, the women gathered to take part in the John Thomas Terrier Classic at Boston University's Track and Tennis Center. The men's event occurred the next day, on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Women's 3K