Complete guide to NCAA Division 1 track qualifying times for all running events and hurdles
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Pure speed events requiring explosive power
Balance of speed and endurance
Endurance-focused long-distance races
Technical speed with barrier clearance
| Event | Automatic | Provisional | Current Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100m | 10.05 | 10.15 | 9.97 Trayvon Bromell (Baylor) |
| 200m | 20.40 | 20.65 | 19.69 Walter Dix (Florida State) |
| 400m | 45.50 | 46.25 | 43.61 Quincy Watts (USC) |
| 800m | 1:46.00 | 1:47.50 | 1:42.67 Johnny Gray (Arizona State) |
| 1500m | 3:37.50 | 3:40.00 | 3:35.30 Sydney Maree (Villanova) |
| Mile | 3:58.00 | 4:01.00 | 3:52.01 Sydney Maree (Villanova) |
| 3000m | 7:55.00 | 8:05.00 | 7:38.59 Alistair Cragg (Arkansas) |
| 5000m | 13:40.00 | 13:55.00 | 13:08.40 Henry Rono (Washington State) |
| 10000m | 28:30.00 | 29:00.00 | 27:31.48 Henry Rono (Washington State) |
| 110m Hurdles | 13.54 | 13.74 | 13.00 Renaldo Nehemiah (Maryland) |
| 400m Hurdles | 49.50 | 50.50 | 47.56 Rai Benjamin (USC) |
| 3000m Steeplechase | 8:35.00 | 8:50.00 | 8:05.38 Henry Rono (Washington State) |
| Event | Automatic | Provisional | Current Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100m | 11.25 | 11.40 | 10.78 Dawn Sowell (LSU) |
| 200m | 23.00 | 23.30 | 22.04 Dawn Sowell (LSU) |
| 400m | 52.00 | 52.75 | 49.71 Sanya Richards (Texas) |
| 800m | 2:04.50 | 2:07.00 | 1:59.10 Jearl Miles (Florida) |
| 1500m | 4:15.00 | 4:20.00 | 4:08.26 Suzy Favor (Wisconsin) |
| Mile | 4:35.00 | 4:42.00 | 4:28.31 Suzy Favor (Wisconsin) |
| 3000m | 9:15.00 | 9:30.00 | 8:48.38 Vicky Huber (Villanova) |
| 5000m | 15:45.00 | 16:10.00 | 15:22.33 Jenny Barringer (Colorado) |
| 10000m | 32:45.00 | 33:30.00 | 31:46.09 Lisa Uhl (Iowa State) |
| 100m Hurdles | 12.84 | 13.04 | 12.39 Brianna Rollins (Clemson) |
| 400m Hurdles | 56.50 | 57.75 | 53.41 Sydney McLaughlin (Kentucky) |
| 3000m Steeplechase | 9:55.00 | 10:15.00 | 9:12.50 Jenny Barringer (Colorado) |
Athletes who run faster than the automatic qualifying time are guaranteed entry to the NCAA Championships. These times are set to ensure approximately 12-16 automatic qualifiers per event.
If fewer than 24 athletes achieve the automatic standard, the field is filled with provisional qualifiers ranked by their best qualifying time. This ensures full 24-person championship fields.
All qualifying times must be achieved during the official qualifying window at NCAA-sanctioned meets with proper timing systems, wind measurement, and certified officials.
Athletes can qualify for multiple individual events but are limited to competing in a maximum of four events total (including relays) at the NCAA Championships.
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