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2026 NAIA Outdoor T&F National Championships - Team Blocks

We invite teams to begin securing accommodations for the event. Asheville offers a wide range of team-friendly hotels - properties offering special team rates are available here to help streamline your planning.

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Welcome to Asheville!

Wednesday, May 20 - Friday, May 22, 2026

We are excited to welcome you and your teams to the 2026 NAIA Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, hosted at the Karl Straus Track on the campus of UNC Asheville. As the city proudly partners with Explore Asheville and Airstream Ventures to host this premier national event, we’re equally thrilled to support the coaches, athletes, and staff traveling to compete on this national stage.

As you begin planning your team’s stay, Asheville offers a wide range of hotel options to accommodate programs of all sizes. Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly team blocks, properties with complimentary breakfast, bus parking, meeting space for team gatherings, or quick access to dining and groceries, you’ll find convenient options throughout the city. Many of our partner hotels offer easy access to UNC Asheville, helping ensure smooth travel to and from the competition venue.

We are committed to making your team’s experience as seamless and comfortable as possible. Asheville’s welcoming hospitality, vibrant culture, and scenic Blue Ridge Mountain setting create a memorable backdrop for both competition and team bonding.

When making reservations, please be sure to reference the rate codes provided and/or use the booking links listed to secure the Team-only rates. For full details on hotel amenities and offerings, simply click on each property’s name.

We look forward to hosting you in Asheville and wish your teams the best as you prepare for the 2026 Championships.

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HOTELS OFFERING SPECIAL TEAM RATES

AC Hotel Asheville Biltmore Village | $149.00 | Group Name: NAIA Track Championships | (828) 277-0026 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 5/5/2026 | Team Group Rate: $149 + tax. Contract and Room List required - no cancellation or attrition. Rate includes wifi, parking, indoor pool and fitness center. Group continental breakfast can be offered in private space $14/person. - SOLD OUT

Clarion Inn Biltmore Village | $109.00 | Group Name: NAIA Track Championships | (828) 673-8573 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 5/5/2026 | Breakfast Included | Team Group Rate: $109 + tax. Contract and Room List required - no cancellation or attrition. Rate includes hot breakfast, wifi, parking, indoor pool and access to fitness center. - SOLD OUT

Country Inn and Suites Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road | $109.00 | Group Name: NAIA Track Championships | (828) 254-4311 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 5/5/2026 | Breakfast Included | Team Group Rate: $109 + tax. Rate includes hot breakfast, parking, wifi, indoor pool & fitness center. Queen/Queen rooms. Contract with no cancellation or attrition is needed for team block. - SOLD OUT

Courtyard by Marriott Asheville - Biltmore Village | $129.00 | Group Name: NAIA Track Championships | (828) 782-5000 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 5/5/2026 | Team Group Rate: $129 + tax. Contract and Room List required - no cancellation or attrition. Rate includes wifi, parking, indoor pool and fitness center. Group can have breakfast in private meeting room: $14/person. - SOLD OUT

Fairfield Inn and Suites Asheville - Tunnel Road | $109.00 | Group Name: NAIA Track Championships | (828) 274-2001 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 5/5/2026 | Breakfast Included | Team Group Rate: $109 + tax. Contract and Room List required - no cancellation or attrition. Rate includes hot breakfast, wifi, parking, indoor pool and access to fitness center. - SOLD OUT

Hampton Inn and Suites - Biltmore Area | Use booking link | Group Name: NAIA Track Championships | (828) 575-9593 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 5/18/2026 | Individual bookings are available at 25% OFF best available rate at time of booking. Team blocks are available by calling Group Sales @ 828-684-1486.

Hampton Inn Asheville - Tunnel Road | Use booking link | Group Name: NAIA Track Championships | (828) 255-9220 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 5/18/2026 | Breakfast Included | Individual bookings are available at 25% OFF best available rate at time of booking. Team blocks are available by calling Group Sales @ 828-684-1486.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Asheville Downtown | $109.00 | Group Name: NAIA Track Championships | (828) 225-5550 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 5/5/2026 | Team Group Rate: $109 + tax. Contract and Room List required - no cancellation or attrition. Rate includes hot breakfast, wifi, parking, indoor pool and access to fitness center. Queen/Queen rooms. - SOLD OUT

Homewood Suites by Hilton Asheville | Use booking link | Group Name: NAIA Track Championships | (828) 252-5400 | Reservation Cut Off Date5/18/2026 | Individual bookings are available at 25% OFF best available rate at time of booking. Team blocks are available by calling Group Sales @ 828-684-1486.

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