Nazareth hosts 2025 NCAA DIII Indoor Track and Field Championships
Nazareth University welcomes one of the largest collegiate athletic events of the year as the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships take place this March 14-15 at the Golisano Training Center. With approximately 260 teams from across the country competing, the championship will bring together the top student-athletes in Division III for a showcase of speed, strength, and endurance.
The NCAA III Track & Field event is expected to draw more than 1,000 student-athletes, coaches, staff and parents to the Rochester area. The event is hosted by Nazareth University and Visit Rochester.
Student-athletes for this event are traveling to Rochester from around the country to compete in events including hurdles, high jump, pole vault, javelin, long jump, shot put, meter and relay races. Nazareth's 108,000-square foot Golisano Training Center, which opened in 2019, will be home to all competitive events.
This event is one of several NCAA Championships to take place in Rochester in the year ahead. In addition to the Division III Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships, Rochester will host the National Collegiate Women's Bowling Championship (April) and Division III Men's Golf Championships (May).
Fans, families, and track enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and support the next generation of track and field stars. Championships are open to the public; tickets are $13 for students and seniors, $15 for adults; and weekend passes are also available. Tickets can be purchased online via the Nazareth University.
For each men's individual event, including the heptathlon, the top 20 declared student-athletes qualify for the competition. The same applies to women's individual events, including the pentathlon, where the top 20 declared student-athletes are accepted. In relay events, the top 12 relay teams—limited to one per institution—earn a spot in the competition. The complete list of participants.
"The NCAA is incredibly grateful for the partnership with the Rochester NY Sports Commission, Visit Rochester, and Nazareth University," said Laura Peterson-Mlynski, NCAA Director of Championships. "Rochester is an outstanding host city for NCAA Championships. Its close proximity to numerous Division III schools makes it easy for family and friends to travel and cheer on their student-athletes. Plus, the city offers top-notch infrastructure, including excellent hotels, restaurants, and amenities, to support an event of this scale."
"Nazareth University is proud that the NCAA selected us to host this year's DIII Indoor Track and Field Championships," said Nazareth Athletics Director Pete Bothner. "Our Golisano Training Center is an elite indoor track, and now, after two years of planning, we are ready to welcome 2,000 athletes, coaches, and fans to Naz."
"Rochester is thrilled to welcome the NCAA DIII Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships to our community. This NCAA event represents the largest gathering of student-athletes that one city can host – and we're honored to showcase Rochester to athletes, staff and families this week," said Don Jeffries, Visit Rochester President & CEO. "We thank the NCAA for selecting Rochester as the host site for the Track & Field Championships and our partners at Nazareth University for its excellent facilities, track and field program and athletics staff that will make this event such a success."
It is projected that the Track & Field event will generate an economic impact of nearly half a million dollars for Monroe County (source: Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator). Multiple hotels throughout Monroe County will be utilized for room nights and dining, along with incremental spending by attendees at local restaurants, retail venues and more.
The overall economic impact of the tourism and hospitality industry in Monroe County is more than $1 billion and responsible for 20,000 jobs (source: Tourism Economics). Sports events, including the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, represent a growing segment of visitors to Rochester. The Rochester NY Sports Commission is the sports development arm of Visit Rochester, responsible for bringing new and returning sporting events to the Greater Rochester community.
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