MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – Head Track and Field Coach Luke Syverson has released the Berry College indoor and outdoor track and field schedules for the 2026-27 season.
After finishing in 3rd place at the SAA Championships last year, the Vikings look to build on their success and compete for Southern Athletic Association titles during the upcoming indoor and outdoor seasons. Berry will face a challenging slate of competition, including multiple trips to Birmingham, Alabama, and several opportunities to compete at home in Mount Berry.
The indoor season gets underway on December 4 with the Birmingham Icebreaker Indoor in Birmingham, Alabama. After a break for the holidays, the Vikings return to competition January 15-16 at the UAB Vulcan Invite, followed by the UAB Green & Gold meet on January 16, both in Birmingham.
Berry continues its indoor campaign January 23 at the Centre Indoor Showcase in Danville, Kentucky, before traveling to Tryon, North Carolina, for the Tryon Small Schools Challenge on February 6. The Vikings then return to Birmingham for the Samford Bulldog Open 2 on February 12-13 as the team prepares for the postseason.
The indoor season reaches its conference championship stage February 26-27 at the SAA Indoor Championship in Danville, Kentucky. Then Berry's top performers will then have the opportunity to compete at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships March 12-13 in Spokane, Washington.
The outdoor season begins March 6 with the Victor Icebreaker Duals in Mount Berry, giving the Vikings an opportunity to compete at home early in the spring. Berry then travels to Memphis, Tennessee, for the Rhodes Invitational March 19-20 before heading to Atlanta for the Emory Thrills in the Hills & Multi's March 25-27.
April brings several opportunities for Berry to compete on its home track. The Vikings host the first annual Peach Cup Dual on April 3, followed by the Berry Field Day Invitational & Multi's April 8-10. Between the home meets, Berry will travel to Maryville, Tennessee, for the Maryville Scots Invitational April 16-17.
The outdoor season's most important test arrives April 30-May 1, when Berry competes in the SAA Outdoor Conference Championship in Memphis, Tennessee. The Vikings will look to finish the season strong against their conference rivals as they pursue a championship.
The regular season concludes in May with the Emory Twilight Qualifier on May 12 in Atlanta and the Augustana Twilight Last Chance May 19-20 in Rock Island, Illinois. The season culminates at the NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championships May 27-29 in Geneva, Ohio, where Berry's qualifying athletes will compete against the nation's best.
With a challenging schedule, a mix of familiar venues and new opportunities, and multiple home meets on the calendar, Berry Track and Field is ready to begin its pursuit of another successful season in 2026-27.
