Get ready for a fast, fun, and competitive chip-timed outdoor track & field meet at UMBC. The UMBC Retriever Invitational is open to individual athletes (unattached) as well as club and collegiate teams!
Meet Information & Registration:
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/632267
March 15, 2026
UMBC Stadium Complex (1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250)
First event starts at 10:00 AM
Why race it?
- True Track & Field Meet – sprints, distance, relays, throws, and fun specialty events
- Chip-timed results with professional timing
- One entry fee. Unlimited events. Run as much or as little as you want
- Run unattached, form your own team, or compete with an official club team
- Team scoring encourages clubs and groups to show up strong
- Fast-moving schedule with events run efficiently
All-You-Can-Race Format
Register once and compete in as many events as you’re eligible for, whether that’s doubling back in the sprints, stacking distance races, throwing and running, or anchoring multiple relays. This format rewards versatility, teamwork, and old-school track meet energy!
Events Offered
- 5K (Men & Women)
- 100m, 200m, 400m
- 800m, 1600m
- 4x100m (Men, Women, Mixed)
- 4x400m (Men, Women, Mixed)
- Shot Put & Discus
- Women 100m Hurdles
- Men 110M Hurdles
- Big Stuffed Retriever Relay (4x400m with oversized stuffed batons)
- Devil’s Last (Mixed)
Entry Standards
- 5K: under 35 minutes
- 1600m: under 10 minutes
- No standards for other events or throws
Perfect for clubs looking to field their own teams (local running clubs, training groups, college clubs, and friend squads are all welcome).
Free weekend parking available on campus (except Lot 28). A venue map will be provided.
Registration details and full meet information coming soon. Mark your calendar and start building your team!
