Complete guide to NCAA Division 1 automatic and provisional qualifying standards for all track and field events
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NCAA D1 Outdoor Championships (Eugene, OR)
NCAA D1 Indoor Championships (Albuquerque, NM)
| Event | Automatic Qualifying | Provisional Qualifying | Indoor/Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100m | 10.05 | 10.15 | Outdoor Only |
| 200m | 20.40 | 20.65 | Outdoor Only |
| 400m | 45.50 | 46.25 | Both |
| 800m | 1:46.00 | 1:47.50 | Both |
| 1500m | 3:37.50 | 3:40.00 | Both |
| Mile | 3:58.00 | 4:01.00 | Both |
| 3000m | 7:55.00 | 8:05.00 | Both |
| 5000m | 13:40.00 | 13:55.00 | Outdoor Only |
| 10000m | 28:30.00 | 29:00.00 | Outdoor Only |
| 110m Hurdles | 13.54 | 13.74 | Outdoor Only |
| 400m Hurdles | 49.50 | 50.50 | Outdoor Only |
| 3000m Steeplechase | 8:35.00 | 8:50.00 | Outdoor Only |
Athletes who achieve the automatic qualifying standard are guaranteed entry to the NCAA Championships. These marks are set to ensure the top performers in each event compete at nationals.
If not enough athletes achieve the automatic standard, the field is filled from those who have achieved the provisional standard, ranked by performance. Typically 24 athletes compete in each event.
All qualifying marks must be achieved during the official qualifying window (May 1-28, 2025 for outdoor). Marks must be achieved at sanctioned meets with proper officiating and timing systems.
Sprint and horizontal jump marks must be wind legal (max +2.0 m/s). All marks must be achieved at NCAA-approved facilities with certified equipment and officiating.
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