In this article, we look at the top returning freshmen girls and ask the question...which sophomore will improve the most in 2026?
Arkansas Track & Field and Cross Country News
Towle bravely took her followers along for her battle with a rare form of cancer -- her loved ones reflect on her as a runner, teammate, and daughter.
Team scoring, the meet, the shoes, the lingo...and yes, the tiny shorts. Here's everything new-to-cross country parents need to know!
Episode 2 of the MileSplit Podcast is out! Billy and Coach Ayers break down how soccer players stack up on the track and why track can make athletes better.
Hear what Fayetteville head cross country coach Nathan Large had to say about his team as the Bulldogs get ready to open the 2026 season in 10 days.
In this article, the MileSplit Arkansas community will have the opportunity to decide our Preseason Boys' Runner Of The Year.
Milesplit's Gavin Frick sits down with one of Arkansas' best to recap her breakout season on the oval & preview the upcoming cross country season.
To track fans, he's Isaac Odugbesan. To wrestling fans, he's Oba Femi. Here's how the Alabama shot put star became WWE's "Next Big Thing".
This article contains the top 100 returning girls in 6A for the upcoming 2026 cross country season.
Episode 1 of the MileSplit Podcast with Coach JT Ayers and Billy Cvecko on Trackflation is out!
This article includes the top 100 Arkansas boys returning in 6A.
Ranking the top Arkansas Boys performances produced at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games across all Age-Group Divisions as of end-of-day Friday.
The xx joins some illustrious company with his title -- but does a U20 gold medal guarantee success at the senior level?
Tune into MileSplit for all the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games action.
Hannah Rapp, killed at age 26, was a standout on the track before becoming a world class boxer.
MileSplit will debut a new weekly Podcast with Billy "The Toad" Cvecko and Trabuco Hills Coach JT Ayers.
Outstanding competition has gone down in the early stages of the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
What are strides? Why are they important for distance runners? How should you incorporate them into your training? Here's everything you need to know.
Caleb Winders reflects on his standout high school career and looks to end it with redemption at the AAU Junior Olympics.
Find out how Central Arkansas Track Club's Daniel Ballinger fared in the 17-18 boys decathlon at the AAU National Junior Olympics
Freshman star Cayla Hawkins discusses her historic 52.89, AAU roots, and pursuit of a second AAU Junior Olympic 400m title.
With many top pros sitting out this year's U.S. Championships, upstart talent had its chance to shine. Here's who stood out, and who to keep an eye on.
Is there a more personal question in distance running than "What's your mileage?" This MileSplit guide explains how high school runners can safely build mileage
This week, MileSplit Arkansas' Jerry Byrd visited with new Bentonville girls HC Trista McGinley-Crane. Hear from "Coach Mc" in the article below.
Experience the London Diamond League highlights. See how Josh Kerr shattered the men's mile world record and get expert race analysis on the 800m and 400m event
Sha’Carri, Noah vs. Kenny, Lutkenhaus vs. Brazier, and more: a deep data dive into the storylines of the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships.
In this week's Byrd's Eye View, Jerry Byrd takes a look at some outstanding performances turned in on the girls' side in 2026.
Josh Kerr broke Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record with a historic 3:42.66 at the 2026 London Diamond League, becoming the fastest miler ever.
A sixth-man tie-breaker pushed an unheralded team from Corpus Christi to unseat perennial powerhouses and claim the state title. This is that team's story.
Find the full schedule and ticket information for the 2026 USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York.