CONWAY, Ark. – The Central Arkansas track and field teams will open the 2026 outdoor season this weekend, attending the Raleigh Relays hosted by N.C. State and the Alumni Bulldog Relays hosted by Mississippi State. 
 
Both the men's and women's teams are coming off ASUN Indoor Conference titles following the Championship meet in February. At the ASUN Indoor Championships, the Bears earned 27 medals, including 11 golds. 
 
Three Bears claimed ASUN Performer of the Year awards after the indoor season. Jaden Schneeberger earned his second straight Field Performer of the Year award, Brenae Allen was named Track Performer of the Year, on top of Championship MVP, and Zoe Williams claimed Freshman Performer of the Year honors. 
 
Central Arkansas is looking to defend both the men's and women's outdoor titles after sweeping the Championships last year, earning the team's first ASUN titles in program history. 
 
The Alumni Bulldog Relays will kick off at noon on Thursday with the women's hammer throw event, followed by the men's hammer throw. Live results will be provided by Mile Split. 
 
The Raleigh Relays are set to begin at 3 p.m. on Thursday with the men's 1500-meter run. The event will be broadcast on ACCNX, and live results will be provided by Flash Results.