FAQs

The Championships are open to men and women who are age 35+ (born on or before 22 August 1991) and who are physically fit.

Entering the Championships does not require any specific level of performance.

An athlete must be a citizen of the country they will represent, or they must be a resident of that country for a minimum of 3 years.

If an athlete has represented a different country at a previous WMA World Championship or Regional Championship, they must have change-of-allegiance paperwork on file with WMA at least 30 days before the registration deadline.

Athletes may register online or by using a paper registration form. Online is the preferred method of registration.

All registrations must include full payment to be considered valid and are subject to validation by each athlete’s National Organization.

Athletes must complete the confirmation/declaration process to confirm whether or not they will participate in their events (confirm or scratch). Athletes are required to confirm by 5 pm on the day prior to the event. All participants must present a passport or a government-issued photo identity card and collect their registration pack at the Accreditation Area in Daegu Stadium, located within the Welcome Center, during operating hours.

The welcome pack includes an accreditation pass, competition handbook, bibs), etc. For more details, please refer to the registration information on the website.

Each country has a national Masters athletics organization that is a member of WMA(National Organization).

If you are unable to locate your National Organization, please e-mail the WMA Secretary at secretary@world-masters-athletics.org

The age group classifications are based on the competition date (August 22, 2026).

From December 23, 2025, to June 23, 2026.

The registration deadline is June 23, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this date.

No refunds are available.

All fees are registration fees, not participation fees, and there are no refunds for any reason.

We are preparing 25 types of diverse merchandise featuring the championship's emblem and mascot, including dolls, t-shirts, hats, keychains, and eco-bags.

Merchandise will be available for purchase through the merchandise website starting from December 23, 2025.

The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport (TAE). A list of direct international flights is available onthe official Championships website.

A regular shuttle bus service will operate between the headquarters hotel (Hotel Inter-Burgo Daegu) and the main stadium. Additional routes that stop at other key accommodations could be arranged based on the accommodation booking status.

A regular shuttle bus service will operate between the competition venues throughout the championship period. In addition, a complimentary transportation card will be provided to international athletes for use on public transportation.

Participants must apply for their visa through the official Korea Visa Portal or the relevant Republic of Korea diplomatic mission in their country. For information on the application process and visa requirements, please click here. For more detailed guidance, please refer to the Visa Navigator.

If an invitation letter is required for submission to an embassy, a visa invitation request form must be completed. The form will be provided afterwards.

Please note that an invitation letter can only be issued to individuals who are registered members of their National Organization, and their registration status must be confirmed after the validation from their National Organization.

The competition general schedule, by date and event, has been published in the official Entry Handbook.

The detailed schedule, including specific times and locations, will be finalized after registration closes (June 23, 2026), as it must be adjusted based on the final number of participants and venue capacity.

The Competition Handbook, that includes all comprehensive information, is scheduled to be published on the official website in mid-July 2026.

For athletes, competition-grade implements will be provided free of charge.

Please be aware, however, specific brands preferred by individual athletes may not be available.

The provided implements may be used during the competition but cannot be taken outside the venue.