Line them up! The 2026 version of the CYUP Misfits Invitational is going to be fast and furious across the board!
The 2026 indoor track & field season has yet to materialize, but assembling some of the best talent is in progress. The 2025 edition of the CYUP Misfits Invitational proved to be an enormous event that generated significant buzz in the aftermath for a long time.
Over the past five years, this meet has become a showcase of excellence, producing a National Record, six US #1 performances, and more than 70 Illinois #1s!
CYUP Misfits is more than just a competition-it's a chance for athletes to challenge themselves in unique "off" events like the 300m, 600m, and 1000m, breaking away from their usual lineup. This format provides a fun and competitive way to kick off the season, explore new opportunities, and make a statement without the pressure of their main events.
This is an opportunity to compete against national talent on one of the nation's fastest tracks. We believe that this venue and meet can flourish to become the mecca of indoor track in the Midwest.
We believe we can achieve this by making the meet accessible to athletes of all abilities and skill levels. Whether you are an all-American, state champ, or newbie, this meet is for you! Our primary goal is to provide the best possible athlete experience. While we want to make sure that spectators and coaches have a fantastic time, let's remember that it is about the athletes first.
We're excited to see what this year's competitors bring to the track. Let's make the sixth year of CYUP Misfits a meet to remember!
Check out key entrants heading into 11/14:
Boys
Owen Horeni (Sr., Yorkville, IL)- After recently placing third in the 3A state cross country championship with a blistering 14:07 (3m), he is one of the state's and nation's elite status middle-distance runners, coming in with personal bests: 1600m (4:14.91), 800m (1:51.87), and 400m (49.77). Horeni will be a key figure in the 600m, returning with the US#5 time of 1:21.19.
Gabriel Olson (Sr., Oak Creek, WI/Milwaukee Speed Academy)- One of the Badger state's top 100/200/400m speedsters, Olson clocked 10.52/21.60/47.88- placing second in the state championship in the latter.
Benjamin Dean (Jr., Eastbrook Academy, WI/Milwaukee Speed Academy)- One of the state's top underclassmen sprinters, Dean ran 10.83 and 21.58 last year. He comes in with a personal best 60m (6.98).
Girls
Addyson Abner (Sr., Valley View HS/TruSpeed Athletics, OH)- From the Buckeye state, is one of the nation's top returning 800-meter runners, possessing a personal best of 2:07.46 and placing runner-up in last summer's U20 Championship. Addy will be competing in the 600m.
Kyenret Rinkam (Jr., Brookfield Central, WI/Milwaukee Speed Academy)- An impressive track resume that includes several state championships and AAU All-American honors, Rinkam will be someone of interest to the fans. The defending Misfits Invite 60m dash queen is back and ready to surpass the sizzling 7.46!
Marley Scoggins (Sr., Calabasas, CA/Code Black Elite)- Hailing from sunny California and bringing the heat with 11.59 and 23.59w PBs. Scoggins crushed her limited indoor campaign, topping the 60m in 7.46.
Olivia Kirk (Sr., Calabasas, CA/Code Black Elite)- One of the nation's returning elite burners, Kirk has run 11.63 and 23.80w. She was also an integral part of the state's #3 4x100m relay that blazed a 45.61.
Malia Rainey (Jr., Calabasas, CA/Code Black Elite)- It will continue to rain fast times on the Misfits parade with the addition of another Cali speed demon, who is a 4x All-American. Rainey clocked 11.57 and 23.88 on the oval. She will be looking to improve her 7.65 undercover mark in limited attempts.
Emily Stecky (Jr., Chicago Depaul College Prep)- The state's top returning 800m runner (2:09.31) has enlisted in the mile, where she has a personal best under 5:00. Expect to see Stecky become one of the nation's elite performers in an event that she dabbled in last year.
Ali Londrigan (Jr., Chatham-Glenwood, IL)- After performing well on one of the state's top cross country programs, Londrigan will be out to improve on her impressive time in the mile (4:54.49).
Emaline Foster (So., Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge, IL)- One of the state's best harriers suffered a heartbreaking finish at the IL 2A State XC Championship. Foster will be back with a vengeance, and it so happens will be in the Tracksmith Mile. She should be well under her personal best of 5:02. Watch out, world!
