Pole Vault, Live

July 18th, 2026

Downtown Grand Forks, ND

Some of the best vaulters in the country are jumping at this event!

We have Sofia Condon from the University of Minnesota. Her personal best of 14’2” places her 5th in school history. A scorer in the B1G Ten conference, she ranks among the best vaulters in the midwest and across the nation.

Also competing is Blake Homiston from Dickinson High School. His personal best of 16’1” this past season broke the North Dakota state record. He is one of the best high school vaulters in the country, taking 8th at Nike Nationals.

Finally, we have your host, Jak Urlacher, the 2024 B1G Ten Champion, All-American, and (former) North Dakota high school state record holder. His PR of 18’4” makes him the greatest North Dakota vaulter of all time.

The Ark takes pole vault from the track to the downtown street — where elite performances meet live music, great food, and the energy of a vibrant city.

Registration will open June 23rd. There will be four sessions: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Elite.

Pole rentals will be available, please specify when you register!

Due to limited availability, we are only accepting vaulters with a personal best over 12’ for men and 9’ for women.

Elite Performances

DJ on-site

This event is going to be lively!

That’s why we’re bringing a DJ on-site to turn the street into a stage and keep the energy high all day and into the night.

Want to hear your favorite track played on state-of-the art sound equipment?

Put in a song request to the Discord and help shape the sound of the event.

Community

We will provide a great experience for the fans.

This event is free for all spectators!

We’re going to build community around the Greater Grand Forks area and connect people with all the wonderful restaurants, stores, and businesses the area has to offer.

There will be food trucks, merchandise vendors, and breweries in the area.

Seating is available if needed, please contact me.

Come hang out, watch pole vault, and have a great time!

*Event photos created with generative AI