The qualification period for the 2027 World Athletics Championships officially began today, August 23, 2026, as athletes start their push to meet the required entry standards.
According to World Athletics, all performances submitted for entry standards must be achieved in competitions classified as World Ranking Category C or above.
Athletes will have one year to record qualifying performances, with the qualification window scheduled to close on August 22, 2027.
The opening of the qualification period marks the start of the race for athletes around the world to secure their places at the 2027 World Championships through the required standards and qualification criteria.
