| Event Date: October 17th , 2026 Host University: South Eastern University of Sri Lanka |
1. Event Overview
The Inter-University Road Race Championship 2026 was hosted by the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association (SLUSA) on the 17th of October 2026. Student-athletes representing state universities across the island gathered to compete in this prominent annual distance running event. The University of Vavuniya fielded a dedicated team of athletes who successfully completed the race alongside 14 other participating state universities.
2. Overall Team Championship Standings
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka secured the Overall Team Championship with a total score of 44 points. The University of Jaffna finished as 1st Runner-Up with 55 points, followed by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura as 2nd Runner-Up with 74 points.
| Rank | University | Total Points | Athletes at Start |
| 1 | Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SAB) | 44 | 7 |
| 2 | University of Jaffna (JAF) | 55 | 7 |
| 3 | University of Sri Jayewardenepura (SJP) | 74 | 7 |
| 4 | University of Colombo (COL) | 135 | 7 |
| 5 | Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (WAY) | 168 | 7 |
| 6 | University of Moratuwa (MOR) | 179 | 7 |
| 7 | University of Kelaniya (KEL) | 187 | 7 |
| 8 | University of Peradeniya (PER) | 190 | 7 |
| 9 | University of Ruhuna (RUH) | 195 | 7 |
| 10 | Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RAJ) | 248 | 7 |
| 11 | Eastern University, Sri Lanka (EST) | 303 | 5 |
| 12 | South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEA) | 318 | 7 |
| 13 | University of the Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) | 346 | 7 |
| 14 | University of Vavuniya (VAV) | 436 | 7 |
| 15 | Uva Wellassa University (UVA) | 455 | 6 |
3. Individual Winners
- 1st Place (Champion): K. K. G. A. Kavinda — University of Jaffna
- 2nd Place (1st Runner-Up): S. Thudiharshidan — Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
- 3rd Place (2nd Runner-Up): D. R. Adhithya — University of Jaffna
4. Performance of University of Vavuniya
The University of Vavuniya team showed great resilience and determination during the championship. All 7 registered runners completed the race, earning a cumulative total of 436 points to secure 14th place overall.
| Bib No. | Athlete Finish Position |
| 150 | 53rd Place |
| 154 | 94th Place |
| 152 | 95th Place |
| 153 | 96th Place |
| 151 | 98th Place |
| 148 | 99th Place |
| 149 | 102nd Place |
5. Acknowledgments & Closing Remarks
The Physical Education Unit of the University of Vavuniya extends its heartfelt congratulations to all participating athletes for representing the university with high spirits and endurance. Special appreciation goes to the organizing committee of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka and SLUSA for hosting a successful championship event.