Colorado University Athletics
Buffaloes Open Home Slate at Potts Invitational
January 14, 2026 | Track and Field
BOULDER — The University of Colorado track and field program will open its 2026 home slate at the Potts Invitational on Friday, Jan. 16, and Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Ford Practice Facility.
Follow the Meet
Live results for the 2026 Potts Invitational will be available online (TBA).
Things to Know
• The Ford Practice Facility enforces a clear bag policy. For more information, visit the clear bag policy page.
• Food and drinks are not permitted inside the facility, except for water. Water coolers will be provided, but attendees must bring their own bottle or cup.
• Admission on Friday is free. Tickets are required for Saturday and can be purchased online or at the door.
Parking
The Ford Practice Facility is located near the intersection of Folsom Street and Stadium Drive. Parking is available beneath the Indoor Practice Facility on Parking Level 1 for a fee at all times. Payment may be made via kiosks or the ParkMobile app using lot code 6339.
Potts Invitational 2026 Schedule
Field events will kick off Day 1 of the Potts Invitational, with competition beginning at noon with the women's pole vault and women's long jump. Track events on Saturday will open with the men's 60 meter hurdles prelims.
The marquee event of the weekend will be the mile, as Colorado and the field aim for another sub four minute performance for the second consecutive year. Last season, CSU Pueblo's Reece Sharman Newell broke both the facility and Colorado soil record with a time of 3:59.37.
The Potts Invitational will feature six institutions competing in both men's and women's events: Air Force, Colorado, Colorado State, CSU Pueblo, MSU Denver, and UCCS, along with the Wyoming men's and women's teams. Regis will compete with its women's team, while the Colorado School of Mines will be represented by its men's squad.
Event times will be announced at a later date.
Last Time Out
Colorado opened the 2025-26 indoor season with strong performances across two meets: the Sharon Colyear Danville Season Opener in Boston and the Mines Alumni Classic in Golden. The weekend was highlighted by a school record from James Overberg, three CU all-time marks, and several impressive debuts from both veteran and first year Buffaloes.
Sharon Colyear Danville Season Opener – Boston
The highlight of the Boston trip came from James Overberg, who ran 13:31.63 to break the Colorado school record previously held by Joe Klecker (13:34.10, Feb. 2020). Dominic Serem continued the momentum from his breakout cross country season, running 7:45.61 to rank sixth on CU's all-time performance list. Abbey Nechanicky opened her season with a breakthrough 15:57.80, improving on her previous best of 16:00.01 and earning a spot on Colorado's all-time list.
Mines Alumni Classic – Golden
Antonio Votour made an immediate impact in his first race as a Buff, running 8.01 to earn a place on CU's all-time performance list. Lucas Williams opened his season with a performance that moved him to sixth on Colorado's all-time list.
Up Next: Colorado continues its homestand by hosting the Colorado Invitational on Jan. 23 and 24.
Follow the Meet
Live results for the 2026 Potts Invitational will be available online (TBA).
Things to Know
• The Ford Practice Facility enforces a clear bag policy. For more information, visit the clear bag policy page.
• Food and drinks are not permitted inside the facility, except for water. Water coolers will be provided, but attendees must bring their own bottle or cup.
• Admission on Friday is free. Tickets are required for Saturday and can be purchased online or at the door.
Parking
The Ford Practice Facility is located near the intersection of Folsom Street and Stadium Drive. Parking is available beneath the Indoor Practice Facility on Parking Level 1 for a fee at all times. Payment may be made via kiosks or the ParkMobile app using lot code 6339.
Potts Invitational 2026 Schedule
Field events will kick off Day 1 of the Potts Invitational, with competition beginning at noon with the women's pole vault and women's long jump. Track events on Saturday will open with the men's 60 meter hurdles prelims.
The marquee event of the weekend will be the mile, as Colorado and the field aim for another sub four minute performance for the second consecutive year. Last season, CSU Pueblo's Reece Sharman Newell broke both the facility and Colorado soil record with a time of 3:59.37.
The Potts Invitational will feature six institutions competing in both men's and women's events: Air Force, Colorado, Colorado State, CSU Pueblo, MSU Denver, and UCCS, along with the Wyoming men's and women's teams. Regis will compete with its women's team, while the Colorado School of Mines will be represented by its men's squad.
Event times will be announced at a later date.
Last Time Out
Colorado opened the 2025-26 indoor season with strong performances across two meets: the Sharon Colyear Danville Season Opener in Boston and the Mines Alumni Classic in Golden. The weekend was highlighted by a school record from James Overberg, three CU all-time marks, and several impressive debuts from both veteran and first year Buffaloes.
Sharon Colyear Danville Season Opener – Boston
The highlight of the Boston trip came from James Overberg, who ran 13:31.63 to break the Colorado school record previously held by Joe Klecker (13:34.10, Feb. 2020). Dominic Serem continued the momentum from his breakout cross country season, running 7:45.61 to rank sixth on CU's all-time performance list. Abbey Nechanicky opened her season with a breakthrough 15:57.80, improving on her previous best of 16:00.01 and earning a spot on Colorado's all-time list.
Mines Alumni Classic – Golden
Antonio Votour made an immediate impact in his first race as a Buff, running 8.01 to earn a place on CU's all-time performance list. Lucas Williams opened his season with a performance that moved him to sixth on Colorado's all-time list.
Up Next: Colorado continues its homestand by hosting the Colorado Invitational on Jan. 23 and 24.
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