Chemist Warehouse Australian Cross Country Championships and Mixed Relay Championships
This August, Australian athletics sets it sights on Tasmania, as the country’s most southern state gets set to host an unprecedented Australian Cross Country Championships for all ages, incorporating juniors to elite and through to masters participants.
Spanning the weekend of Saturday, 31 August to Sunday, 1 September, the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Cross Country Championships at Symmons Plains Raceway will see more than 2000 participants come together for a celebration of endurance, resilience and community spirit, as Athletics Australia integrates both the Australian Masters and UniSport Australia’s Cross Country Championships into the main event for the first time.
The amalgamation not only highlights Australia’s refreshed love of cross country running following the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Bathurst last year, but a pivotal shift towards building a complete participation pathway, ensuring that every stride taken is a step forward for all participants Under 11 and upwards.
The 2024 Australian Cross Country Championships is part of the Chemist Warehouse Winter Series and is supported by the Department of State Growth through Events Tasmania.
Date: Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September 2024
Venue: Symmons Plains Raceway
Timetable: Day 1 | Day 2 (as at 23 May)
Technical Regulations: click here to view (as at 23 May - subject to change)
U23 Championships: Athletes born in 2002, 2003 and 2004) are eligible for U23 medals. Athletes need to enter and compete in the Open age group.
Para Athletes: Para Athletes must have a current provisional or full national classificaiton to enter.
What classifications are eligible to enter the Para Events?
Athletes with the following classifications are eligible to enter the Para Events. The
results will be scored off the 1500m baseline tables. Classifications contested will be
T01, T11 – T13, T20, T35-T38, T44-T46. Please note the minimum entry standards above
before entering.
Course Familiarisation: Friday 30 August - 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Entries Individual Championships: Entries are submitted by the Member Associations/UniSport and Australian Masters Athletics and close on the 4th August.
Entries Mixed Relay Championships: The mixed relays are open to all athletes and can be made up of a school team, club, university. Entries will open in mid June via the Athletics Australia website.
Shoes: Athletes in the Under 20 and Open age group races should be aware of the World Athletics Shoe rules. Shoes will be spot checked in the Call Room.
Prize Money (Open Men and Women)
There will also be prize money on offer for both the Open Men’s and Open Women’s races. Prize money as follows:
1st place = $4,000
2nd place = $2,500
3rd place = $1,500
4th place = $1,000
5th place = $600
6th place = $400
Prize money will be paid following clearance from Sport Integrity Australia.
Any questions regarding the Championships should, in the first instance be directed to your State Association.
