Recent years have seen Utah dominate the Arcadia Invitational, with iconic moments from Jane Hedengren, Daniel Simmons, and American Fork over the past decade. This trend might continue with Utah athletes competing in the Arcadia Invitational this weekend.
Below are some of the top Utah track and field athletes to watch at the 2026 Arcadia Invitational.
Distance
Another iconic distance moment may be on the horizon for a Utah Distance athlete in the 3200m, 1 Mile, or the 800m. Jackson Spencer, Lily Alder, and Austin Plewe enter their invitational races as favorites that could produce some of the fastest times in the country this year.
Jackson Spencer (Herriman) - Boys Invite 3200m
Elliot Stout (Taylosrsville) - Boys Invite 3200m
Edward Stout (Taylorsville) - Boys Invite 3200m
Aidan Neal (Alta) - Boys Seeded 3200m
Austin Plew (American Fork) - Boys Invite 1 Mile
Peter Mecham (Orem) Boys Invite 1 Mile
Maya Bybee (Lone Peak) - Girls Invite 3200m
Avery Barton (Ogden) - Girls Invite 3200m
Skye Jensen (American Fork) - Girls Invite 3200m
Addyson Guymon (Emery) - Girls Invite 3200m
Lily Alder (Timpview) - Girls Invite 1 Mile
Trevin Lounsbury (Herriman) - Boys Invite 800m
Sprints
Rain might slow our top sprinters at Arcadia, but don't overlook the Utah state records that could be broken this Saturday. While Davis DeGroot and Josh Hamblin have already set Utah state records this season, don't rule out Skylee Guymon, who is competing in the most competitive 300m hurdles field this season.
Kaden Fairbanks (American Fork) - Boys Invite 400m
Davis DeGroot (Bonneville) - Boys Invite 400m
Skylee Guymon (Emery) - Girls Invite 300m Hurdles, Seeded 100m Hurdles
Josh Hamblin (Weber) - Boys Invite 110m Hurdles and 300m Hurdles
Chase Horne (Orem) - Boys Seeded 300m Hurdles,
Jaden Heap (Juap) - Boys Seeded 200m, Open 4x100m, Open Long Jump
Throws
This year, the Arcadia Invitational features the top throws competition outside of national meets, with Utah's best throwers competing. Kiera Sam Fong and Matthew Bryant are favorites in their events and could set significant personal records in this competitive field.
Kiera Sam Fong (Pine View) - Girls Invite Shot Put and Discus Throw
Matthew Bryant (Lone Peak) - Boys Invite Shot Put and Discus Throw
Tina'u Fiaui (Corner Canyon) - Boys Open Shot Put and Discus Throw
Jace Cook (Syracuse) - Boys Invite Shot Put
Relays
Utah has historically dominated distance relays at the Arcadia Invitational, and that tradition is likely to continue with Herriman, American Fork, and Lone Peak fielding very formidable teams. This dominance might also extend to the sprints, where Corner Canyon and Orem have excellent relay squads that you shouldn't miss in the invitational relays.
Herriman - Boys 4x800m, 4x1600m, and Distance Medley Relay Invitationals
American Fork - Boys 4x1600m Relay Invitational
Lone Peak - Girls 4x1600m Relay Invitational
Corner Canyon - Girls 4x200m and Distance Medley Relay Invitationals
Orem - Boys 1600m Sprint Medley Relay Invitational