The Chemist Warehouse Australian Summer Series returns to Adelaide in 2026 with the Adelaide Invitational on March 14. Australia's best athletes, including Paris 24 Olympians and Paralympians, head to Adelaide chasing a qualifier or to earn World Athletics ranking points.
Athletes wishing to compete will need to nominate. Athletes who nominate will be assessed based on World, Australian and State rankings, with invitations to be sent out to successful athletes to confirm entry.
Spectator Tickets
Event Schedule
Introducing Friday Night Lights - an extra night of athletics action at the Adelaide Invitational in 2026.
- Elite Competition
- Australian Team Relays
- Run Club & School Events
- Next Athletics Sessions
Next Athletics at the Adelaide Invitational
Be part of all the action at the Adelaide Invitational weekend at the Next Athletics activations.
Entry includes:
- Free Next Athletics T-shirt
- Free Entry for 1 child and 1 adult to the meet
- 45 minute Next Athletics class ON TRACK
SA Athletics Stadium track surfaced by: 
Nominations for the Adelaide Invitational will close on Monday 23 February 2026.
Entry Lists will be available on Monday 9 March.
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