BYU men’s track and field will compete in the 2026 Big 12 Outdoor Championships from May 14 to May 16 at Drachman Stadium in Tucson, Arizona, as the team looks to defend three conference titles.
The championships are significant for BYU as several athletes return after winning events last year. Seniors Ben Barton and James Corrigan both come back to the competition with previous victories; Barton won the decathlon, while Corrigan claimed titles in both the 3000-meter steeplechase and the 5000-meter. Their performances will be key as BYU aims for continued success.
Barton, who is an All-American and holds the No. 4 all-time BYU record in the decathlon, is set to compete in multiple events including long jump, high jump, and will anchor the 4×400-meter relay. Corrigan returns as a school record holder in steeplechase and is expected to contend for another title in that event as well as attempt a repeat win in the 5000 meters.
Other athletes scheduled to participate include Kaden Passey opening with the decathlon; Brinton Paulson, Carson Riner, and Hayden Gribble competing in javelin throw; Carter Cutting entering both the indoor mile (after a national title) and appearing alongside Caleb Johnson in the 1500 meters; Garrett Copelin, Logan Hubler (No.8 all-time BYU record), Jayden Jessee, Treyton Anderson set for hurdles; Creed Thompson leading a strong group for the 10,000 meters after his runner-up finish last year.
Friday’s events feature Mark Bryant and Tyler Poole competing in shot put before Barton and Jessee take on long jump. Brayden Packard joins Cutting (No.8 all-time BYU record) for an appearance in the 800 meters while Silas Zimmerman and Dallin Thornton are entered into pole vault competition. The day also includes Josh Taylor, Jonah Heimuli, Ty Oustrich racing at various distances.
Saturday rounds out with high jumpers Gribble, Connor Saunders and Barton followed by Bryant and Poole throwing discus before finals of several running events occur. Nearly all distance runners are expected to participate again when Corrigan leads efforts to retain his Big 12 title over strong competition from teammates such as Tayvon Kitchen (two-time school record holder), Isaac Hedengren among others before Heimuli anchors closing duties on relay.
