Colgate-Palmolive is proud to announce that Colgate Women’s Games (CWG), the nation’s longest-running indoor track & field series for girls and women, will return this December for its 51st season. Registration will open this September, and the series will run from December 2026 to February 2027, with events taking place at The Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in New York City.
“Colgate-Palmolive is committed to our purpose of reimagining a healthier future for all, and we are proud that Colgate Women’s Games has been creating access and opportunities for generations of girls and women to create healthier, brighter futures,” said Dana Bolden, Chief Communications Officer, Colgate-Palmolive. “As we enter into the program’s sixth decade, we remain dedicated to supporting this transformative program and the thousands of young women who participate.”
Colgate-Palmolive, the founding and sole sponsor of the Games, has helped develop and expand CWG into the impactful program it is today. Each year, the Company awards more than 100 educational scholarships to high performers, while nurturing the values of athletic and academic excellence the series embodies. The Company’s financial support allows athletes to participate – and their families and friends to attend – at no cost. Registered participants receive a complimentary competitor t-shirt as well as a free family care package containing Colgate-Palmolive’s health & hygiene products.
“Over fifty years ago, Colgate Women’s Games started with a clear vision by my former coach and mentor, Fred Thompson: to give every participating girl and woman a safe place to run, grow and believe in herself,” said Cheryl Toussaint, Meet Director, Colgate Women’s Games. “Today, as Colgate-Palmolive’s flagship community program, that commitment has empowered thousands – including me. As we enter our 51st season, we remain dedicated to uplifting leaders on and off the track and field by making a real impact in their lives.”
Building on Season 50 Initiatives
During the 50th Anniversary Season, Colgate-Palmolive introduced the “Ready, Set, Dream” Grant, awarding five $10,000 grants to support eligible track clubs. Applications were evaluated based on their alignment with the core mission of CWG: to empower female athletes through education, mentorship and athletic excellence. The recipients include Central Park Track Club, High Level Track Club, Metro Cobras, Mt. Airy Track Club and V02Max Track Club.
Each organization plays a critical role in creating opportunities for young women to grow as athletes, students and future leaders, extending the impact of CWG far beyond competition. To learn more about these clubs and the incredible work they do, look out for dedicated profiles on the Colgate Women’s Games Instagram account (@colgatewomensgames) over the coming months.
Competition Details
This season’s events will be held indoors at the Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory and will include preliminary meets on December 27, 2026 and January 3, 2027, a semi-finals competition on January 24, 2027 and Finals on February 6, 2027, where top competitors will have the chance to earn educational scholarships awarded by Colgate-Palmolive.
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 semi-finalists and finalists.
Online registration and entry forms will be available this fall through the Colgate Women’s Games website. For more information and to sign up for updates on Season 51, visit www.ColgateWomensGames.com and follow us on Instagram.
