2026 World Athletics Relays
| Host city | Gaborone, Botswana |
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| Edition | 8th |
| Events | 6 |
| Dates | 2-3 May 2026[1] |
| Main venue | Botswana National Stadium |
The 2026 World Athletics Relays will be held at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana on 2 and 3 May 2026.[2] It will be the 8th edition of the World Athletics Relays and the first time the event will be held in Botswana, or in Africa.[3]
Bidding
Sebastian Coe said "This is the fourth World Championship event Africa has staged over the last decade, and we are seeing a real increase in experience, expertise and skills. The World Athletics Council confirmed the hosts for three World Athletics Series events and made a series of other decisions during the 237th World Athletics Council Meeting in Nanjing, China, on March 24–25.The World Athletics Relays in Gaborone will mark Botswana’s first time hosting a World Athletics Series event.[4] The capital city held a Continental Tour Gold meeting in 2023, and will also host the Botswana Golden Grand Prix on April 12, 2024.[5]"[6][7]
Overview
The event will serve as a qualifying event for the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest and the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. In this context, the top six teams in the Mixed 4 × 100 metres relay and 4 × 400 metres relay will secure direct entry to Budapest, while the top 12 teams in each event will qualify for Beijing.[8]
Schedule
All times are local (UTC+2) Central Africa Time.[9]
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Medal table
* Host nation (Botswana)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| Totals (0 entries) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Medalists
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
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| Men's 4 × 100 metres relay |
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| Men's 4 × 400 metres relay |
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| Women's 4 × 100 metres relay |
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| Women's 4 × 400 metres relay |
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| Mixed 4 × 100 metres relay details |
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| Mixed 4 × 400 metres relay details |
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References
- ^ WORLD ATHLETICS RELAYS GABORONE 26 USA Track & Field
- ^ 2026 World Athletics Relays schedule World Athletics
- ^ In a landmark decision for African athletics, Botswana has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 World Athletics Relays. The prestigious event will take place in Gaborone on May 2nd and 3rd, 2026 Zimbabwean News. News of the South
- ^ 237th World Athletics Council press conference: Tuesday 25th March 2025 World Athletics
- ^ Botswana to Host 2026 World Athletics Relays Afro Gazette
- ^ Botswana to Host the 2026 World Athletics Relays : A Historic Milestone for African Athletics Voyages Afriq is Africa’s No 1 Travel & Tourism Media & News publication
- ^ Botswana to host 2026 World Athletics Relay Confederation of African Athletics
- ^ World Athletics unveils new entry rules Inside the Games
- ^ "World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 Timetable". World Athletics. 3 December 2025.
- ^ World Athletics aims to build on successful year and forge lasting geopolitical relationships during unprecedented 2026 - Competition decisions Timetables published 3 December 2025 World Athletics
