Distance running and racewalking take center stage at the USATF NE Indoor Championships

Boston, MA

Women's 5000m

The USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championships kicked off with the 5000m event. Jamie Lord from Battleroad Track Club took an early lead and maintained it throughout the race, ultimately finishing approximately 45 seconds ahead of the runner-up. Michelle Vaccoro secured second place with a time of 17:03.13, while Juliana Cancellieri claimed third, recording a time of 17:26.28.

Jamie Lord (57) competing in the women's 5000m at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Michelle Vaccoro finishing in second in the women's 5000m at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Juliana Cancellieri finishing in the third position in the women's 5000m at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Jane Conrad (567), Katie Stevens (614) and Salmone Laurence (595) competing in the women's 5000m at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Jaylan Fraser-Mines (126), Lily Blaufuss (84), Shay Salmon (608) and Kristina Gracey competing in the women's 5000m at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Men's 5000m

Colin Cernik seized the lead in the men's 5000m around the midpoint of the race and maintained a strong pace to the finish, despite having one shoelace untied for the final 1000m. Paulino Guevara Mateo from Fitchburg State secured second place, breaking the school record with a time of 14:31.49. Michael Creedon from the Greater Boston Track Club posted the third fastest time of the day (14:45.26) while competing in the second heat.

Colin Cernik finishes with the fastest time of the day in the men's 5000m at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Paulino Guevara Mateo sets a school record and finishes in second place in the men's 5000m at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Micheal Creedon (197) and Nicolas Ferretti (197) compete in heat two in the men's 5000m at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026. Michael Creedon would finish with the third fastest time of the day.

James Cannon (196), Andrew Erskine (65) and Chase Gardner (67) compete in the men's 5000m at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Racewalk (3000M and One Mile)

Start of the 3000m Racewalk at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Ryan Hanlon during the Mile Racewalk at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Edward O'Rourke during the 3000m racewalk at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Ian Britt posted the fastest time of the day for the 3000m racewalk at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Benjamin Thorne during the last laps for the 3000m racewalk at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Tiffany Wyman-Stantion mid-race during the 3000m racewalk at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.

Early race action with Katie Miale at the 3000m racewalk at the USATF NE Indoor Track & Field Championship at Harvard's Gordon Track on February 22, 2026.