The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced its list of women's track and field qualifiers and entry lists for the upcoming 2026 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships and 11 Dordt entries will compete among the NAIA's best. The 2026 championship event will be held May 20-22 at the Karl Straus Track in Asheville, N.C.

• NAIA Press Release | Entries (PDF)

The Defenders will compete in nine individual events and two relays, led by throwers Fran Travis and Makenna Walhof who will take part in three and two events, respectively. Both Addy Crow and Macy Marshall will compete in the steeplechase while Corinne Braun (1500m) and Kaitlyn Wercinski (400m Hurdles) complete the line-up for individual events. Dordt will also compete in the 4x400 and 4x800 relays.

Defenders Competing at NAIA Outdoor National Championships:

• Fran Travis - Hammer, Discus, Shot Put
• Makenna Walhof - Hammer, Discus
• Kaitlyn Wercinski - 400m Hurdles
• Corinne Braun - 1500m
• Addy Crow - Steeplechase
• Macy Marshall - Steeplechase
• 4x400 Relay (Shelby Buwalda, Ada Dekkers, Ayda Den Herder, Kaitlyn Wercinski, Arielle DeYoung)
• 4x800 Relay (Corinne Braun, Shelby Buwalda, Arielle DeYoung, Addy Liston)

Defenders Line-Up and Schedule:
Wednesday, May 20

• Fran Travis, Makenna Walhof - Hammer: 11am (CST)
• Corinne Braun - 1500m Prelim: 2:50pm (CST)
• Kaitlyn Wercinski - 400m Hurdles Prelim: 3:30pm (CST)
• Arielle DeYoung, Addy Liston, Shelby Buwalda, Corinne Braun - 4x800 Relay Prelims: 5:15pm (CST)
• Addy Crow, Macy Marshall - Steeplechase Prelims: 6:25pm (CST)

Thursday, May 21:

• Fran Travis - Shot Put Prelims / Finals: 4pm (CST)
• 4x4800 Finals (if qualified) - 5:10pm (CST) (8 teams qualify)
• Ayda Den Herder, Kaitlyn Wercinski, Ada Dekkers, Shelby Buwalda, Arielle DeYoung - 4x400 prelims: 7:15pm (CST)

Friday, May 22:

• Fran Travis, Makenna Walhof - Discus Prelims / Finals: 10:45am (CST)
• Steeplechase Final (if qualified): 1:30pm (CST)
• 1500m Final (if qualified) - 2:10pm (CST)
• 400m Hurdles Final (if qualified) - 4:15pm (CST)
• 4x400 Relay Final (if qualified) - 5:15pm (CST)