The 2026 Oceania U20 Athletics Championships, also known colloquially by its former official title, the Oceania Junior Championships, will be an international athletics competition for Oceania athletes qualifying as juniors (born no earlier than 1 January 2007). The event is due to be staged in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia from 21 to 23 May 2026. This will also be the sixth time Australia will host the Championships.
For the first time in its history, this edition of the U20 Championships will be exclusively for Pacific Island member federations. Hence, Australia and New Zealand will not be competing. The Championships will also be held concurrently with the Senior, U18, Para, Age Group (formerly Masters), and the U16 Championships.
Event schedule The first draft schedule was published in December 2025.
Medal table
Medal summary Men 100 metres 200 metres 400 metres 800 metres 1500 metres 5000 metres 110 metres hurdles 400 metres hurdles 3000 metres steeplechase 5000 metres walk High jump Long jump Triple jump Shot put Discus throw Javelin throw Hammer throw
Women 100 metres 200 metres 400 metres 800 metres 1500 metres 5000 metres 100 metres hurdles 400 metres hurdles 3000 metres steeplechase 5000 metres walk High jump Long jump Triple jump Shot put Discus throw Javelin throw Hammer throw
Mixed 4 × 400 metres relay * Indicates the athletes only competed in the preliminary heats and received medals
Participating nations These U20 Championships will be for Pacific Island member federations only. New Zealand and hosts, Australia, will not be competing.
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