London Hosts New All-Women's Track Meet in September

Women's track and field is getting the spotlight it deserves with a brand new international stage.

Athlos, the all-women's track and field competition, will host its first London event on September 18 at Saracens Stadium in Barnet. The 10,500-seat venue will welcome elite female athletes competing for top prizes and global recognition.

Founder Alexis Ohanian launched Athlos with a bold vision: create for track and field what Formula 1 did for racing. The expansion to London marks a major milestone, adding a second city to the New York meet that's entering its third year.

The timing matters. Women athletes in track and field have long competed at the highest levels without the fanfare, sponsorships, or packed stadiums their talents deserve. Athlos focuses exclusively on showcasing female athletes in a production designed for maximum excitement and accessibility.

The London event takes place two weeks before the New York competition, giving international audiences a chance to experience the energy in person. Both meets feature world-class sprinters, jumpers, and distance runners competing in a format built for fans.

The Ripple Effect

When women's sports get serious investment and attention, everyone benefits. Young girls watching these athletes see limitless possibilities for their own futures. Sponsors discover what fans have known all along: women's athletics delivers thrilling competition worth every bit of support.

The expansion also signals growing confidence in women's sports as a smart business move, not just a feel-good initiative. Ohanian's backing brings Silicon Valley resources and promotional power to athletes who've earned their place on the world stage.

Track and field joins soccer, basketball, and tennis in proving that women's sports can fill stadiums and capture imaginations when given the platform they deserve.

This September, London gets a front-row seat to the future of women's athletics.