Colgate Women’s Games Launches Season 51, Honoring Decades of Empowering Athletes

The Nation's Longest-Running Indoor Track & Field Series for Girls and Women is Now USA Track & Field Sanctioned

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colgate-Palmolive announced today that registration is officially open for the 51st season of Colgate Women’s Games (CWG), the nation’s longest-running indoor track & field series for girls and women. Athletes can follow these instructions to register to compete now through January 2, 2027. Parents, coaches and fans can also sign up at colgatewomensgames.com to receive important updates about the series.

New this season, Colgate Women’s Games is officially a USA Track & Field-sanctioned event. Eligible performances achieved at CWG may now be used for national rankings, record consideration and qualifying standards for championships and other competitions. This designation elevates the profile and prestige of CWG as a nationally recognized meet. Participants can learn more at usatf.org/sanctions.

“Season after season, I've watched girls walk onto this track unsure of themselves and walk off as leaders,” said Cheryl Toussaint, Meet Director, Colgate Women’s Games. “CWG is built on more than athletics. It's mentorship, discipline and the kind of confidence that athletes carry with them into school, careers and beyond. That spirit was on full display during our 50th anniversary, and it only grows stronger every year. If your daughter, sister, niece or friend has been thinking about it, Season 51 is the season to get involved. Every woman and girl is welcome to come out, participate and discover what she's capable of.”

“As part of our 50th season, we saw firsthand the strong connection of Colgate Women’s Games alumnae, and their participation reinforced my belief that the future for these women is unlimited,” said Dana Bolden, Chief Communications Officer, Colgate-Palmolive. “As we enter a new era, we remain committed to collaborating with our communities to empower young women and help them realize that future for themselves.”

How to Participate
This season’s competition will take place at The Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in New York City. Athletes who complete a digital entry form and attend one of the in-person registration events will receive a complimentary competitor’s packet including a CWG t-shirt and bib number, and a complimentary family care package of Colgate-Palmolive health and hygiene products.

Key dates for Season 51 are:

• November 28, 2026: Registration Day at The Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory
• December 12, 2026: Registration Day at Pratt Institute, Student Union, Brooklyn, NY
• December 27, 2026 & January 3, 2027: Preliminary Meets
  *Registration for the series closes January 2, 2027 at 4pm Eastern.
• January 24, 2027: Semi-Finals
• February 6, 2027: Finals

All girls grades one and above who are enrolled in and attending school, as well as women in college and beyond, are eligible to participate in two events at each preliminary meet. Events include: 55-meter dash, 55-meter hurdles, 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash, 800-meter run, 1,500-meter run, high jump and shot put, depending on grade division. Medals and ribbons are awarded to top place finishers in each event at preliminary meets, and trophies and medals are awarded to top finishers at the Semi-Finals and Finals.

Recognition & Impact
This season follows a notable recognition for the program: Colgate-Palmolive was named a finalist for the Corporate Community Impact Award at the 2026 ESPN Sports Humanitarian Awards, honoring its five-decade impact on the lives of girls and young women. With over 5,000 educational scholarships awarded and countless lives changed for the better, this recognition is a testament to the program’s enduring legacy and Colgate-Palmolive’s purpose to reimagine a healthier future for all.

Introduced during the 50th Anniversary Season, Colgate-Palmolive awarded $10,000 each to five eligible track clubs that align with CWG’s core mission through the “Ready, Set, Dream” Grant. That investment is growing. During the 51st season, Colgate-Palmolive will award $10,000 to one worthy track club.

Find more information on Colgate Women’s Games, visit www.ColgateWomensGames.com and follow us on Instagram for updates throughout the season.

About Colgate-Palmolive Company
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