2026 US Championships Long Track & WCQ
Oct 23, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | LT National | Kearns, UT, USA
Spectator Information
Don't Miss the 2026 U.S. Championships – October 24–26 at the Utah Olympic Oval!
Come experience the thrill of speed and the intensity of competition as the fastest skaters in the country go head-to-head at the 2026 U.S. Long Track Speedskating Championships! Held at the legendary Utah Olympic Oval, venue for the 2002 and 2034 Olympic Games, this high-stakes event will determine World Cup team spots as we enter the Olympic season.
Racing kicks off at 8:30 AM on Friday and Saturday, and at 9:00 AM on Sunday.
Admission is FREE — bring your friends, your family, and your loudest cheers. It’s fast, it’s fierce, it’s the road to the Olympics — and it’s happening right here!
Preliminary competition schedule:
Friday: Start racing at 8:30am
- 500m women & men, 1000m women & men, 3000m women, 3000m junior men, 5000m men
Day concludes around 3pm
Saturday: Start racing at 8:30am
- 500m women & men, 1500 women & men, 5000m women, 10,000m men
Day concludes around 2pm
Sunday: Start racing at 9:00am
- 2x 16L Mass Start for women & men
Day concludes around 11am
*times are subject to change
Athlete Information
2026 US Championships
&
Fall World Cup Qualifier
October 24-26, 2025
Utah Olympic Ova | 5662 S Cougar Lane | Kearns, UT 84118
Standard 400m indoor oval
This event will serve as qualifying event for selecting the US Long Track World Cup Team.
The event is open to international participation.
Entry Deadline:
October 14th , 2025
Entry Fee: $125
Late entries accepted until October 20th 5pm MT. A $100 late entry fee charge will apply.
Preliminary Schedule:
Friday: 500m #1 W/M, 1000m #1 W/M, 3000m W, 3000m Junior Men, 5000m M
Saturday: 500m #2 W/M, 1500m W/M, 5000m W, 10,000m M (both C time standard)
Sunday: 2x16 laps W/M (C time standard)
We approx. will end on Sunday around noon.
Coaches Meeting and Draw:
Thursday: 5:00pm virtual
A Zoom link will be sent to all eligible coaches named by their athletes during the registration process.
Official Training:
Official Training is available complimentary on
Thursday, October 23rd TBD
For additional training times prior to 10/23 please contact dparra@uof.org for pricing and availability.
Travel Information:
Utah Olympic Oval
5662 S Cougar Lane
Kearns, UT 84118
Hotel Information:
Hampton Inn & Suites West Jordan
3923 W Center Park Drive
West Jordan, UT 84084
Limited rooms are available at a discounted rate and are a first come first serve.
Rooms have to be booked before 10/09/2025
Rate is available from 10/22/25 – 10/27/2025
Residence Inn by Marriott
7558 South Plaza Center Drive
West Jordan, UT 84084
Limited rooms are available at a discounted rate and are a first come first serve.
Rooms have to be booked before 9/01/2025
Rate is available from 10/21/25 – 10/26/2025
Or use Hotel Planner to find your accommodation.
Volunteers:
Please contact Tammi Furgason at tfurgason@uolf.org if you would like to volunteer during the event.
Eligibility:
Athletes selected to a USS travel team need to be prepared to show proof of a current Athlete Physical Exam Form as outlined. Proof will have to be presented at Athlete Processing immediately following the qualifying competition and cannot be older than 365 days.
- Current USS member in good standing
- International athletes who are a member of a foreign NGB
- To compete in US Championship a skater must have a “D1” time standard for seniors or a “D2” time for juniors & masters after July 1st, 2024
Athlete Check-In:
All athletes are required to pick up their transponders either in person or via a designated individual on Thursday, October 23rd TBD
No deposit will be required.
Not returned transponders will be charged to the skater at $100/unit.
Athlete Processing:
For athletes who qualify for international travel as part of the World Cup Team, please be prepared to undergo Team Processing after conclusion of event on Saturday & Sunday. Plan approx. 1 hour to complete all paperwork, visa applications (if applicable), and apparel fitting (if applicable).
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