HADDONFIELD, N.J - The Pacers of Marywood have been picked as the frontrunner ahead of the 2026 Atlantic East Women's Track and Field Chmapionship, taking place on the campus of Immaculata University on May 2 and May 3.

The pre championship poll, based off of a mock meet via TFRRS, saw Marywood come away with 177 points, edging out Marymount by just two points. Kaylie Fernandez and Leah Zambetti are both expected to tally large points for Marywood in the field events, with Paige Redman looking to score big on the track side of things. The Saints landed second, with 175 points, looking for Ilana Hawkins to gain points in the 100, 200, and 400 meters and freshman Lindy Ahenkora hoping to standout in the field events.

Third place was awarded to Immaculata, who received 104 points via track standouts Aubrey Donahue and Abby Grillo. Pratt landed fourth, with 73 points, hoping for strong performances from Jordana Halpern and Hannah Kim, followed by Gwynedd Mercy in fifth (37), from an anticipated strong showing from Fanta Dukuly and Kaitlyn Snyder..

The final two spots, sixth and seventh, came to Neumann (36) and Saint Elizabeth (7), respectively.

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Prechampionship Poll
1. Marywood - 177
2. Marymount - 175
3. Immaculata - 104
4. Pratt - 72
5. Gwynedd Mercy - 37
6. Neumann - 36
7. Saint Elizabeth - 4 Track Events
3:15 p.m.        M 100m (prelims)
                       W 100m to follow
4:00 p.m.        M 100mH (prelims)
                       W 110mH (prelims) to follow
4:45 p.m.        Men’s 3km Steeple Chase  
                       Women’s 3km Steeple Chase to follow
5:30 p.m.        Men’s 200m (prelims)
                       Women’s 200m (prelims) to follow
6:00 p.m.        Men's 10000m Finals
                       Women's 10000m Finals to follow

Field Events
4:00 p.m.        Men's Pole Vault
                       Women's Pole Vault to follow
4:00 p.m.        Men's Shot Put
                       Women's Shot Put to follow
5:00 p.m.        Women's Hammer Throw
                       Men's Hammer Throw to follow
5:00 p.m.         Men’s Long Jump
                        Women’s Long Jump to follow


DAY 2 -Sunday, May 3, 2026
Track Events
9:45 a.m.        Men’s 4x100m Relay Finals
                       Women’s 4x100m Relay
10:15 a.m.      Men’s 1500m
                       Women’s 1500m to follow
10:30 a.m.      Men’s 400m dash
                       Women’s 400m dash to follow
11:15 a.m.      Men’s 100m Finals
                       Women’s 100m Finals to Follow
11:45 a.m.      Men’s 800m Finals
                       Women’s 800m Finals to follow
12:30 p.m.      Men’s 400mH
                       Women’s 400mH to follow
1:00 p.m.        Men’s 200m Finals           
                       Women’s 200m Finals to follow
1:30 p.m.        Men’s 5000m race
                       Women’s 5000m race to follow
2:30 p.m.        Men’s 4x400m Finals
                       Women’s 4x400m Finals to follow
3:00 p.m.        Awards

Field Events
11:00 a.m.       Men’s High Jump
                        Women’s High Jump to follow
11:15 a.m.      Women’s Triple Jump
                       Men’s Triple Jump to follow
11:30 a.m.       Men’s Discus
                        Women’s Discus to follow
Immediately following: Discus Men’s Javelin
                        Women’s Javelin to follow

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