Bidding calendar

 

Bid process stages

 

Bid process stage World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships 2026 & 2028 World Athletics Relays 2026 & 2028 World Athletics U20 Championships 2028 & 2030 World Athletics Indoor Championships 2028 & 2030
Official launch & bid guide shared October 2023 January 2024 August 2024 August 2024
Pre-qualification form submission deadline 19 January 2024 10 May 2024 6 December 2024 6 December 2024
Bid application form submission deadline 25 October 2024 25 October 2024 2 May 2025 2 May 2025
Bid application form final submission deadline 22 November 2024 22 November 2024 4 July 2025 4 July 2025
Event awarded by World Athletics Council December 2024 December 2024 September 2025 September 2025

 

 

Note: World Athletics reserves the right to amend the following bid process timelines as it deems necessary owing to any exceptional circumstances, in accordance with Rule 6.3 of the Bidding Rules.