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The reigning champion Bears have surged into first place in the early 2026 Canadian Track and Field League standings following the opening CTFL preliminary meet in Montreal, with standout performances from athletes including Maoly St-Germain, Stephen Abosi, Frederique Chiasson and Lauren Gale shaping the league table. With only one of five prelim meets completed and athletes still able to earn significant points through prelim and finals performances, the race for CTFL championship positioning remains wide open heading into a busy stretch of competition.

The Canadian Track and Field League is giving fans a brand-new way to follow the sport with the official launch of CTFL Fantasy, an interactive fantasy sports experience designed specifically for Canadian track and field. Built around the league’s growing athlete database and competitive team structure, the game allows fans to draft athletes, manage rosters and compete against others throughout the 2026 season.  What separates CTFL Fantasy from traditional fantasy sports is its unique market-style system. Managers will be able to buy and sell athletes throughout the season, with athlete values changing dynamically once they have competed three times. Strong...

The Canadian Track and Field League has raised its 2026 athlete standards across multiple events, reflecting the league’s rapid growth and its commitment to higher-level domestic competition. Notable changes include faster qualifying times in all events such as the men’s 100m, women’s 800m and 5,000m, men’s 110m hurdles, women’s 400m hurdles, and a higher benchmark in the men’s long jump. Alongside record registration numbers in 2025, the league will require a minimum of eight athletes per event in 2026 and will reinstate the women’s 5,000m, underscoring the depth of Canadian track and field talent.

  McGill University’s decision to discontinue its men’s and women’s track and field programs—along with 24 other varsity and competitive teams—marks a significant turning point for Canadian university athletics. Although the university cites financial pressures, facility limitations, and long-term sustainability concerns, the move raises broader questions about institutional priorities and the future of sport development in Canada. The Canadian Track and Field League stands alongside the university's track and field team in what was a complete blindside from the university. The impact that this shortsighted decision will have on the current athletes at McGill will be profound. As many CTFL...

The World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, brought together some of the world’s best athletes to compete for global glory. Among them, Canadian Track and Field League Sarah Mitton, Norris Spike, Lucia Stafford, Sienna MacDonald and Sade McCreath showcased their talent on the world stage, delivering impressive performances across various events. This year, the CTFL athletes made a statement, with several securing top spots and personal milestones.