Since its establishment in 1975, the Prefontaine Classic has stood as the United States' foremost track and field event. This meet, held at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, has consistently attracted the globe's top athletes, cementing its status on the international track and field calendar. 

Named in honor of Steve Prefontaine, it serves as a tribute to his legacy, as emphasised by Bill Bowerman on June 1, 1975. As a member of the Wanda Diamond League circuit, the Prefontaine Classic has enjoyed sponsorship from Nike since 1978.

In September 2023, The Prefontaine Classic hosted the prestigious Wanda Diamond League Final spanning two days, achieving the highest score ever recorded in the history of competition performance rankings.

These rankings are determined by evaluating results scores, participation scores, and world record scores. This year's Prefontaine Classic secured the second-highest results-specific score of all time (88,568 points), attributed to a world record in the women’s 10,000 meters and seven world-leading performances. Only the 2023 edition of the Pre Classic has surpassed this score, reaching 90,096 points.

As a key event in the Wanda Diamond League circuit, the world's elite athletes gathered at Hayward Field for the Pre Classic on Saturday, May 25th, accruing points based on their performances. 

The top performers, earning the most points, will secure a spot at the 2024 Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels, Belgium.

For updates on the 2025 Prefontaine Classic, marking its 50th edition, fans can subscribe at PreClassic.com.