Last year, the track and field world received perhaps the best gift it could have ever asked for: Athlos NYC. A one-of-its-kind track and field event specifically curated for women, it’s back once again, giving fans a chance to witness one of the biggest and most generous tournaments in a similar fashion. After the inaugural 2024 success, it’s only natural to expect more of the same—and boy, it’s lined up with plenty of sporting thrills on track as well as endless entertainment. So without further ado, let’s dive in to know everything there is to know about Athlos NYC 2025, including the participants, prize money, and how to catch all the races.

What Is Athlos NYC?

Athlos is a women-only elite track & field meeting series that successfully launched in 2024. Brainchild of American entrepreneur, Reddit co-founder, and beloved husband of tennis icon Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian, this isn’t your ordinary track meet. More than just high-stakes races among 36 of the world’s best female athletes, the event will also comprise a full-blown entertainment experience featuring a music festival.

There are a total of six thrilling track events: 100m Hurdles, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and the Mile, along with a marquee field event: the Long Jump. In 2024, the event captivated audiences with a DJ set throughout the night and a live performance by Megan Thee Stallion. This year, Athlos NYC 2025 features global icon Ciara.

Set to be held at Icahn Stadium in New York, fans can witness the qualifying jumps on October 9 as athletes make history, followed by the championship races on October 10. Food, beverages, and official merchandise will be available on site, making this a must-attend celebration of sport, music, and culture.

Athlos NYC 2025: Top Athletes Competing

One shall note that this year’s Athlos has expanded to include a field event, which includes a long jump. Sadly, a few couldn’t participate in Ohanian’s second edition of the track & field event, including Gabby Thomas, as the 200m Olympic champion continues her recovery from injury. Similar would be the case for Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who also withdrew from the competition just days ago. Then again, fans can still look forward to a lineup full of star athletes:

200 M

• Brittany Brown, USA

• Anavia Battle, USA

• McKenzie Long, USA

• Amy Hunt, Great Britain

• Jessika Gbai, Cote DIvoire

• One athlete to be announced

100 M

• Kayla White, USA

• Marie Josee Ta Lou-Smith, Cote D’ivoire

• Zoe Hobbs, New Zealand

• Jonielle Smith, Jamaica

• Jacious Sears, USA

• One athlete to be announced

100 M Hurdle

• Masai Russell, USA

• Devynne Charlton, Bahamas

• Grace Stark, USA

• Alaysha Johnson, USA

• Tonea Marshall, USA

• Megan Tapper, Jamaica

400 M

• Marileidy Paulino, Dominica

• Alexis Holmes, USA

• Amber Anning, Great Britain

• Salwa Eid Naser, Bahrain

• Henriette Jaeger, Norway

• Lynna Irby Jackson, USA

800 M

• Natoya Goule-Toppin, Jamaica

• Keely Hodgkinson, Great Britain

• Georgia Bell, Great Britain

• Mary Moraa, Kenya

• Halimah Nakaayi, Uganda

• One athlete to be announced

Mile

• Faith Kipyegon, Kenya

• Nikki Hiltz, USA

• Jessica Hull, Australia

• Gudaf Tsegay, Ethiopia

• Susan Ejore-Sanders, Kenya

• Freweyni Hailu, Ethiopia

Long jump

• Tara Davis-Woodhall, USA

• Jasmine Moore, USA

• Quanesha Burks, USA

• Monae Nichols, USA

• Claire Bryant, USA

• Jazmin Sawyers, Great Britain

Athlos NYC 2025: Prize Money & Bonuses

Perhaps one of the biggest attractions for the Athlos NYC among the athletes is their generous purse of a whopping $663,000, which is even regarded as the largest ever for a women-only track event. even the prestigious Diamond League, one of the sport’s flagship global series, awards just $30,000 to the winner of its season finale. Athlos NYC, you ask? An entirely different level!

In the standard payout structure, the winner of each event will pocket $60,000. The runner-up and third-place finishers will receive $25,000 and $10,000, respectively, while athletes placing fourth through sixth will earn $8,000, $5,000, and $2,500. Reinforcing its athlete-first philosophy, Athlos NYC has also pledged to distribute 10% of all event revenue among every competitor.

It doesn’t end here; there’s a staggering $250,000 world record bonus on the line for any athlete who manages to break a global mark. Which reminds us, during the previous inaugural edition, 200m Olympic bronze medalist Brittany Brown walked away as the biggest earner, collecting $85,000 in total for just over 33 seconds of racing. $25,000 was pocketed for finishing second in the 100m and $60,000 for winning the 200m.

Even the payment process has been upgraded this year. After all, to recall, the 2024 edition saw the participants wait three business days to receive their prize money, something co-founder Alexis Ohanian vowed to improve. To deliver on that promise, Athlos NYC has teamed up with Cash App as its official payments partner, ensuring instant payouts. “This year, Cash App is enabling immediate prize payments for all eligible athletes the moment results are confirmed,” Ohanian announced, calling it “a faster future” for the sport.

How to Watch Athlos NYC 2025?

We bet that after hearing all of this, you must be desperate to just swarm to New York and catch up with this event. But for those who can’t make it, TV and live streams are always an option. Speaking of which, the Athlos NYC 2025 will be available to watch live across multiple platforms. And with stadium sessions timed between 5:00 and 11:00 p.m., ardent fans will be able to catch up with all the buzz.

The main event on Friday, October 10, will be streamed live worldwide for free on the official Athlos X account, with coverage kicking off at 7:25 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Likewise, the event will also stream via the WatchAthletics Live platform, while fans in the U.S. can tune in to ION Television starting at 7:00 p.m. ET for full broadcast coverage.

Below is the complete 2025 event schedule (all times local U.S. Eastern):

Thursday, October 9

7:30 PM – Times Square Women’s Long Jump Final

Friday, October 10

6:17 PM – Girls’ 100m Hurdles Final

6:25 PM – Girls’ 100m Final

7:37 PM – Women’s 100m Hurdles Final

7:49 PM – Women’s Long Jump Final

8:06 PM – Women’s 800m Final

8:32 PM – Women’s 200m Final

8:56 PM – Women’s 400m Final

9:15 PM – Women’s Mile Final

9:36 PM – Women’s 100m Final

Be that as it may, it’s remarkable how Athlos NYC is redefining women’s track and field by combining elite competition with entertainment and athlete empowerment. Not to mention the record-breaking prize money, instant payouts, and a festival-like atmosphere, this only builds a strong foundation for women’s sport to deliver both prestige and unmatched enjoyment on the global stage.