Generally
The program offers a variety of types of competition for people with different interests. Normally three events are held each week. The short run is usually between 2 and 3 kms. The medium run is usually between 4 and 7 kms. and the long run is usually between 6 and 12 kms. in distance.
Maximum points are available once a season for one graded event when that competitor acts as an volunteer or official.
Maximum points are available once a season for one graded event when that competitor acts as an volunteer or official.
Championship & Special Events
Several Championship Events are held throughout the season. Some of these are individual events, and some are team events.
There are conditions of entry for these events and they will be held in conjunction with the cross country program. If you do not wish to participate in a championship event on the day you are not obliged to do so. You can still compete in the normal cross country event.
If Adult competitors or Adult caregivers have not met the volunteer requirements no awards will be granted.
Please click on the links for information on each of these Championship Events.
Newcastle Cross Country Road Championships
You will be automatically entered for this event on the day.
Millington Championships
You will be automatically entered for this event on the day.
Peter Rose Classic
Teams will be formed on the day for this event.
King of the Mountain
This event is an endurance event of 25k. Please be at the venue by 11:30 for a race start of 12 noon.
There are conditions of entry for these events and they will be held in conjunction with the cross country program. If you do not wish to participate in a championship event on the day you are not obliged to do so. You can still compete in the normal cross country event.
If Adult competitors or Adult caregivers have not met the volunteer requirements no awards will be granted.
Please click on the links for information on each of these Championship Events.
Newcastle Cross Country Road Championships
You will be automatically entered for this event on the day.
Millington Championships
You will be automatically entered for this event on the day.
Peter Rose Classic
Teams will be formed on the day for this event.
King of the Mountain
This event is an endurance event of 25k. Please be at the venue by 11:30 for a race start of 12 noon.
Athletics Australia Event Range and Minimum Age Recommendations for Participation
5km - Participation from 12 years onwards
10km - Participation from 16 years onwards
Half Marathon (21k) - Participation from 17-18 years onwards
Marathon (42k)- Participation from at least 18 years onwards
Ultra - Participation from 18-20 years + for Marathon to 100k ultra
10km - Participation from 16 years onwards
Half Marathon (21k) - Participation from 17-18 years onwards
Marathon (42k)- Participation from at least 18 years onwards
Ultra - Participation from 18-20 years + for Marathon to 100k ultra
