ENTRIES CLOSE: 9am Tuesday 23rd July 2024 - no late entries will be accepted.

Technical Regulations

COURSE MAP - COMPETITION RULES & TIMETABLE

National CC Information & Criteria

Parking (READ CAREFULLY): 
1. DO NOT PARK IN THE CAR PARK OFF HERSTON ROAD - you will be towed.
2. Please park on Gilchrist Avenue (do not park in the gardens at the end of this road - you will be fined) - the football fields next to the railway line will be open for FREE parking - see map and note that this car park will close at 5.30pm; if you are still parked here after this we are unable to assist you. An after hours surcharge will apply.

All athletes are invited to participate in the Queensland Athletics Cross Country Championships at Victoria Park.

There are no qualifying standards – everyone is welcome. Our aim is to provide a safe and enjoyable, yet challenging, cross country experience for all athletes while also providing a pathway for athletes to progress within the sport.

The championships also act as a selection trial for the Queensland Athletics Team which will compete at the 2024 Australian Cross Country Championships. 

The Selection Criteria and Selection Policy can be found on the Athlete's page of the Qld Athletics website.

Queensland Championship medals are awarded to individuals and teams in each age group.

You must be a member of Qld Athletics, Qrun or Athletics North Qld to enter. If you are not a current member go to the Qld Athletics or Qrun membership page and join via a club. For casual membership direct QA membership can be found in the Membership Toolbox.

Entry Fee: $30 for Base/Qrun members, $20 for Gold/ANQ members, $0 Platinum members

On the day: As you will need bib numbers for this event you will need to check in at the QA Information area. Plan to be at the venue with enough time to collect your bib, get a feel for the course area and warm up. Be at the start area 15 minutes before your actual start time.

Rules to remember:
- do not pace/run alongside your child
- do not cut corners or cut short your course at all
- don't jostle/obstruct another athlete from their race
- do not run with earpods/headphones
- keep your gear on (bib, club shirt, etc) in competition (right up to medal presentation)
- U20 and Opens are required to adhere to the World Athletics shoes regulations
- be courteous at all times (no swearing, etc)
- keep within the course (red on the left, white on the right)

 and of course have a great day with us at the Qld Athletics Cross Country Championships!

Pathway to Nationals
At this time - from each age group - we will take the first 3 from All Schools and the top 9 at the State Championships in July.

Age Groups:
U11* - U12 - U13 - U14 - U15
U16 - U17 - U18 - U19 - U20
Open

Para U11 - Para U12 - Para U13
Para U15 - Para U17 - Para U20
Para Open

*the lowest age accepted onto the team will be age 10 as at 31 December 2024.

In order to be considered for the state team you must compete at either the All Schools or State Championship.

More to come as the winter season progresses.