What age groups are used in masters athletics?
Rule- Canada
- Athletics Canada
- Masters athletics
- Track and field
- Ages 35+
- 2026
- Athletes
Masters athletics begins at age 35, and competition uses five-year age groups: 35-39, 40-44, 45-49 and so on up. Athletics Canada follows the international standard set by World Masters Athletics (WMA).
Some provinces or event organizers may offer a sub-Masters category for ages 30-34, but the official Masters definition, and all national record eligibility, remains based on the 35+ standard.
Source: https://athletics.ca/masters/
Added 25 Oct 2026