2024 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Where Are The 2024 AAU Junior Olympics? Here's Everything To Know

Where Are The 2024 AAU Junior Olympics? Here's Everything To Know

The AAU Junior Olympics begin on July 24 and the track and field portion begins on July 27. Here's what to know.

Jul 19, 2024 by Joe Harrington
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While the track and field world will be closely watching the action in Paris as the 2024 Olympic Games begin on July 26, with track and field starting on Aug. 1, many of the brightest youth American track stars will be competing in their own Olympic games. 

The 2024 AAU Junior Olympics Track and Field competition showcases young athletes from across the United States. Held annually, the event features a range of track and field events, from sprints to long-distance races, as well as field events. 

Athletes, aged 8 to 18, compete for national titles and the chance to shine on a larger stage.

This year’s event begins on July 24 with track and field competitions running from July 27 through Aug. 3. 

Here’s what fans need to know. 

How To Watch The AAU Junior Olympics 2024

The 2024 Junior Olympics Track and Field competition is streaming live on FloTrack, MileSplit and the FloSports app. Highlights, replays and breaking news are on both platforms. 

Where Is The AAU Junior Olympics 2024?

The AAU Junior Olympics, or “JOs” are in Greensboro, N.C. this year. The track and field events are on the campus of North Carolina A&T University. 

How Old Are The Athletes At The AAU Junior Olympics?

Here are the age classifications for the AAU Junior Olympics: 

  • 8&UG: 8 and under (2016 & After)
  • 8&UB: 8 and under (2016 & After)
  • 9G: 9 years old (2015)
  • 9B: 9 years old (2015)
  • 10G: 10 years old (2014)
  • 10B: 10 years old (2014)
  • 11G: 11 years old (2013)
  • 11B: 11 years old (2013)
  • 12G: 12 years old (2012)
  • 12B: 12 years old (2012)
  • 13G: 13 years old (2011)
  • 13B: 13 years old (2011)
  • 14G: 14 years old (2010)
  • 14B: 14 years old (2010)
  • 15-16G: 15-16 years old (2008-2009)
  • 15-16B: 15-16 years old (2008-2009)
  • 17-18G: 17-18 years old (2006-2007)
  • 17-18B: 17-18 years old (2006-2007)

AAU Junior Olympics Location

The JOs move every year and Greensboro will host again in 2029 and 2023. Here are the future dates and locations for the AAU Junior Olympics. 

  • Greensboro, North Carolina    July 24 - August 3, 2024
  • Houston, Texas    July 23 - August 2, 2025
  • Des Moines, Iowa    July 29 - August 8, 2026
  • Houston, Texas    July 28 - August 7, 2027
  • Baltimore, Maryland    July 26 - August 5, 2028
  • Greensboro, North Carolina    July 25 - August 4, 2029
  • Des Moines, Iowa    July 24 - August 3, 2030
  • Houston, Texas    July 23 - August 2, 2031
  • Baltimore, Maryland    July 28 - August 7, 2032
  • Greensboro, North Carolina    July 27 - August 6, 2033

AAU Junior Olympics 2024 Schedule 

The schedule for the Junior Olympics are: 

All Times Eastern Standard: 

Saturday, July 27

  • 8:00 AM: Decathlon, 15-16B, 100M, LJ, SP, HJ, 400M
  • 8:15 AM: Pentathlon, 13G (Finals), 100M Hurdles, SP, HJ, LJ, 800M
  • 8:30 AM: Pentathlon, 13B (Finals), 100M Hurdles, SP, HJ, LJ, 1500M
  • 9:00 AM: Decathlon, 17-18B (Day 1), 100M, LJ, SP, HJ, 400M
  • 10:30 AM: Heptathlon, 15-16G (Day 1), 100M Hurdles, HJ, SP, 200M
  • 10:45 AM: Heptathlon, 17-18G (Day 1), 100M Hurdles, HJ, SP, 200M
  • 11:00 AM: Pentathlon, 14G (Finals), 100M Hurdles, SP, HJ, LJ, 800M
  • 11:30 AM: Pentathlon, 14B (Finals), 100M Hurdles, SP, HJ, LJ, 1500M
  • 12:00 PM: 1500M Racewalk, 9G, 9B, 10G, 10B, TF
  • 2:00 PM: 1500M Racewalk, 11G, 11B, 12G, 12B, TF

Sunday, July 28

  • 8:00 AM: Heptathlon, 15-16G (Day 2), LJ, Jav, 800M
  • 8:00 AM: Heptathlon, 17-18G (Day 2), LJ, Jav, 800M
  • 8:00 AM: Pentathlon, 11G, 12G (Finals), 80M Hurdles, SP, HJ, LJ, 800M
  • 8:00 AM: Triathlon, 9B, 10B (Finals), HJ, SP, 400M
  • 8:15 AM: Pentathlon, 11B, 12B (Finals), 80M Hurdles, SP, HJ, LJ, 1500M
  • 8:30 AM: Decathlon, 15-16B (Day 2), 110M Hurdles, D, PV, Jav, 1500M
  • 9:30 AM: Decathlon, 17-18B (Day 2), 110M Hurdles, D, PV, Jav, 1500M
  • 9:30 AM: Triathlon, 9G, 10G (Finals), HJ, SP, 200M
  • 12:00 PM: 3000M Racewalk, 13G, 13B, 14G, 14B, TF
  • 3:00 PM: 3000M Racewalk, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B, TF

AAU Junior Olympics Track Schedule For  Monday, July 29

  • 8:00 AM: 3000M Run, 11G, 11B, 12G, 12B, TF
  • 10:00 AM: 400M Hurdles, 15-16B, 17-18B, 15-16G, 17-18G, SF
  • 10:00 AM: 200M Hurdles, 13G, 13B, 14G, 14B, SF
  • 12:30 PM: 800M Run, 13G, 13B, 14G, 14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B, SF
  • 3:30 PM: 200M Dash, All divisions except 17-18G, 17-18B, QF
  • 7:45 PM: 200M Dash, 17-18G, 17-18B, QF (DURING OPENING CEREMONIES)

AAU Junior Olympics Field Schedule For  Monday, July 29

  • 8:00 AM: Long Jump, 14G, Pit 1
  • 8:00 AM: Long Jump, 14B, Pit 2
  • 8:00 AM: Discus, 13B
  • 8:00 AM: Shot Put, 14G, Rings 1 & 2
  • 8:00 AM: Shot Put, 14B, Rings 3 & 4
  • 8:00 AM: Javelin, 13G
  • 9:00 AM: High Jump, 15-16G, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 9:00 AM: Pole Vault, 13B, Pad 1
  • 12:00 PM: High Jump, 12B, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 12:00 PM: Shot Put, 9G, Rings 1 & 2
  • 12:00 PM: Shot Put, 9B, Rings 3 & 4
  • 1:00 PM: Discus, 11G
  • 1:00 PM: Javelin, 15-16B
  • 1:00 PM: Long Jump, 17-18G, Pit 1
  • 1:00 PM: Long Jump, 17-18B, Pit 2
  • 1:00 PM: Pole Vault, 14B, Pad 1
  • 3:00 PM: High Jump, 10G, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 3:00 PM: Shot Put, 8&UG, Rings 1 & 2
  • 3:00 PM: Shot Put, 8&UB, Rings 3 & 4

AAU Junior Olympic Track Schedule For Tuesday, July 30

  • 8:00 AM: 1500M Run, 13G, 13B, 14G, 14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B, TF
  • 11:00 AM: 400M Hurdles, 15-16B, 17-18B, 15-16G, 17-18G, F
  • 11:00 AM: 200M Hurdles, 13G, 13B, 14G, 14B, F
  • 11:30 AM: 100M Dash, All Divisions, QF
  • 2:00 PM: 400M Run, 8&UG, 8&UB, 9G, 9B, 10G, 10B, 11G, 11B, 12G, 12B, SF

AAU Junior Olympic Field Schedule For Tuesday, July 30

  • 8:00 AM: Long Jump, 9G, Pit 1
  • 8:00 AM: Long Jump, 9B, Pit 2
  • 8:00 AM: Discus, 17-18G
  • 8:00 AM: Shot Put, 10G, Rings 1 & 2
  • 8:00 AM: Shot Put, 10B, Rings 3 & 4
  • 8:00 AM: Turbo Javelin, 12B
  • 9:00 AM: High Jump, 13B, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 9:00 AM: Pole Vault, 13G, Pad 1
  • 12:00 PM: Discus, 12G
  • 12:00 PM: High Jump, 11B, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 12:00 PM: Long Jump, 12G, Pit 1
  • 12:00 PM: Long Jump, 12B, Pit 2
  • 12:00 PM: Shot Put, 11G, Rings 1 & 2
  • 12:00 PM: Shot Put, 15-16B, Rings 3 & 4
  • 1:00 PM: Javelin, 13B
  • 1:00 PM: Pole Vault, 14G, Pad 1
  • 3:00 PM: High Jump, 9G, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 3:00 PM: Shot Put, 15-16G, Rings 1 & 2
  • 3:00 PM: Shot Put, 11B, Rings 3 & 4
  • 3:00 PM: Discus, 14B
  • 3:00 PM: Triple Jump, 15-16G, Pit 1
  • 3:00 PM: Triple Jump, 15-16B, Pit 2

AAU Junior Olympic Track Schedule For Wednesday, July 31

  • 8:00 AM: 2000M Steeplechase, 15-16G, 17-18G, 15-16B, 17-18B, F
  • 9:15 AM: 800M Run, 8&UG, 8&UB, 9G, 9B, 10G, 10B, 11G, 11B, 12G, 12B, TF
  • 12:45 PM: 800M Run, 13G, 13B, 14G, 14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B, F
  • 1:30 PM: 200M Dash, All Divisions, SF
  • 2:15 PM: 80M Hurdles, 11G, 11B, 12G, 12B, SF
  • 2:15 PM: 100M Hurdles, 13G, 14G, 13B, 14B, 15-16G, 17-18G, SF
  • 2:15 PM: 110M Hurdles, 15-16B, 17-18B, SF
  • 4:00 PM: 4 x 400M Relay, 9-10G, 9-10B, 11-12G, 11-12B, SF

AAU Junior Olympic Field Schedule For Wednesday, July 31

  • 8:00 AM: Triple Jump, 14G, Pit 1
  • 8:00 AM: Triple Jump, 14B, Pit 2
  • 8:00 AM: Discus, 15-16B
  • 8:00 AM: Shot Put, 13G, Rings 1 & 2
  • 8:00 AM: Shot Put, 17-18B, Rings 3 & 4
  • 8:00 AM: Turbo Javelin, 12G
  • 9:00 AM: High Jump, 17-18B, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 9:00 AM: Pole Vault, 15-16G, Pad 1 (Flight One - Low Pit)
  • 12:00 PM: Shot Put, 17-18G, Rings 1 & 2
  • 12:00 PM: Shot Put, 13B, Rings 3 & 4
  • 12:00 PM: High Jump, 14G, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 1:00 PM: Discus, 14G
  • 1:00 PM: Triple Jump, 17-18G, Pit 1
  • 1:00 PM: Triple Jump, 17-18B, Pit 2
  • 1:00 PM: Javelin, 14B
  • 1:00 PM: Pole Vault, 15-16G, Pad 1 (Flight Two - High Pit)
  • 3:00 PM: High Jump, 13G, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 3:00 PM: Shot Put, 12G, Rings 1 & 2
  • 3:00 PM: Shot Put, 12B, Rings 3 & 4

AAU Junior Olympic Track Schedule For Thursday, Aug. 1

  • 8:00 AM: 1500M Run, 8&UG, 8&UB, 9G, 9B, 10G, 10B, 11G, 11B, 12G, 12B, TF
  • 11:30 AM: 80M Hurdles, 11G, 11B, 12G, 12B, F
  • 11:30 AM: 100M Hurdles, 13G, 14G, 13B, 14B, 15-16G, 17-18G, F
  • 11:30 AM: 110M Hurdles, 15-16B, 17-18B, F
  • 12:15 PM: 100M Dash, All Divisions, SF
  • 1:00 PM: 4 x 400M Relay, 13-14G, 13-14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B, SF

AAU Junior Olympic Field Schedule For Thursday, Aug. 1

  • 8:00 AM: Long Jump, 13G, Pit 1
  • 8:00 AM: Long Jump, 13B, Pit 2
  • 8:00 AM: Discus, 17-18B
  • 8:00 AM: Javelin, 15-16G
  • 8:00 AM: Turbo Javelin, 9B
  • 9:00 AM: High Jump, 17-18G, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 9:00 AM: Pole Vault, 15-16B, Pad 1 (Flight One - Low Pit)
  • 12:00 PM: High Jump, 12G, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 1:00 PM: Long Jump, 15-16G, Pit 1
  • 1:00 PM: Long Jump, 15-16B, Pit 2
  • 1:00 PM: Discus, 12B
  • 1:00 PM: Javelin, 14G
  • 1:00 PM: Turbo Javelin, 9G
  • 1:00 PM: Pole Vault, 15-16B, Pad 1 (Flight Two - High Pit)
  • 3:00 PM: High Jump, 10B, Pads 1, 2 & 3

AAU Junior Olympic Track Schedule For Friday, Aug. 2

  • 8:00 AM: 4 x 800M Relay, 11-12G, 11-12B, 13-14G, 13-14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B, TF
  • 10:30 AM: 200M Dash, All Divisions, F
  • 11:30 AM: 4 x 100M Relay, All Divisions, SF
  • 3:15 PM: 400M Dash, 13G, 13B, 14G, 14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B, SF

AAU Junior Olympic Field Schedule For Friday, Aug. 2

  • 8:00 AM: Long Jump, 11B, Pit 1
  • 8:00 AM: Long Jump, 11G, Pit 2
  • 8:00 AM: Discus, 15-16G
  • 8:00 AM: Javelin, 17-18B
  • 8:00 AM: Turbo Javelin, 11B
  • 9:00 AM: High Jump, 15-16B, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 9:00 AM: Pole Vault, 17-18G, Pad 1 (Flight One - Low Pit)
  • 12:00 PM: High Jump, 14B, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 1:00 PM: Long Jump, 10B, Pit 1
  • 1:00 PM: Long Jump, 10G, Pit 2
  • 1:00 PM: Discus, 13G
  • 1:00 PM: Javelin, 17-18G
  • 1:00 PM: Turbo Javelin, 8&UG
  • 1:00 PM: Pole Vault, 17-18G, Pad 1 (Flight Two - High Pit)
  • 3:00 PM: High Jump, 11G, Pads 1, 2 & 3

AAU Junior Olympic Track Schedule For Saturday, Aug. 3

  • 8:00 AM: 3000M, 13G, 13B, 14G, 14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B, TF
  • 12:15 PM: 4 x 100M Relay, All Divisions, F
  • 1:00 PM: AAU Coach of the Year Award
  • 1:00 PM: AAU Club of the Year Award
  • 1:15 PM: 400M Dash, All Divisions, F
  • 2:00 PM: AAU Special Recognition
  • 2:15 PM: 100M Dash, All Divisions, F
  • 2:45 PM: AAU Joel Ferrell Award Recognition
  • 3:15 PM: 4 x 400M Relay, 9-10G, 9-10B, 11-12G, 11-12B, 13-14G, 13-14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B, F

AAU Junior Olympic Field Schedule For Saturday, Aug. 3

  • 8:00 AM: Long Jump, 8&UB, Pit 1
  • 8:00 AM: Long Jump, 8&UG, Pit 2
  • 8:00 AM: Discus, 11B
  • 8:00 AM: Turbo Javelin, 10B
  • 8:00 AM: Turbo Javelin, 8&UB
  • 9:00 AM: High Jump, 9B, Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 9:00 AM: Pole Vault, 17-18B, Pad 1 (Flight One - Low Pit)
  • 12:00 PM: Turbo Javelin, 11G
  • 12:00 PM: Turbo Javelin, 10G
  • 12:00 PM: Triple Jump, 13G, Pit 1
  • 12:00 PM: Triple Jump, 13B, Pit 2
  • 12:00 PM: Pole Vault, 17-18B, Pad 1 (Flight Two - High Pit)

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