News & Updates

The inaugural HBCU National Indoor Track & Field Championships will be hosted at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center on Saturday, March 8, 2025. As the final indoor track meet of a record-breaking season at the facility, this event will showcase the best of collegiate track and field, bringing together some of the most talented athletes from the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center has partnered with the Louisville Urban League, Kentucky State University and the Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association (KTCCCA) to host this inaugural event. 
 
Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students/children, with free parking available onsite at the facility for attendees.
 
This exciting championship will feature approximately 150 athletes representing ten prestigious HBCU institutions, marking a significant milestone not only for the participating schools but for the city of Louisville as well. This event also highlights the tremendous growth of indoor track and field across the country, as more HBCU programs continue to expand and strengthen their athletic offerings. The colleges and universities competing include:  Harris-Stowe State University, Lincoln University (PA), West Virginia State University, Norfolk State University, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Chicago State University, Grambling State University, Miles College, Simmons College of Kentucky, Voorhees University, Howard University, Central State University, Benedict College, and Kentucky State University.
 
“We are extremely excited to have worked with our partners to create and host the inaugural HBCU National Indoor Track & Field Championship at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center,” said Sadiqa Reynolds, President and Founder of the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. “This event embodies everything we sought to do when we built this amazing facility. Hosting events like this is crucial because they provide a stage for athletes to showcase their incredible talent and hard work. For many of these students, opportunities like this are a stepping stone to bigger platforms. We want to elevate and support these institutions, helping the students realize their full potential, while also highlighting the unique and invaluable contributions HBCUs make to the broader collegiate athletics landscape. By hosting this championship, we are not just creating a competition, but a community celebration that honors the spirit and excellence of HBCUs."
 
Event Details:

• Event: HBCU National Indoor Track & Field Championship
• Date: Saturday, March 8 at 9:30 am
• Location: Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center, 3029 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, KY
• Participating Teams: Harris-Stowe State University, Lincoln University (PA), West Virginia State University, Norfolk State University, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Chicago State University, Grambling State University, Miles College, Simmons College of Kentucky, Voorhees University, Howard University, Central State University, Benedict College, and Kentucky State University.

The full schedule of events and ticket information for all upcoming meets can be found at nortonslc.com.