Athletes must compete in their correct age categorybased on year of birth. Events are structured as follows:
Age Group
Distance
Age 6–8
500m
Age 9–10
1km
Age 11–12
1.5km
Age 13
2km
Age 14–15
3km
Age 16–17F
3km
Age 16–17M
4km
Age 18–19F
4km
Age 18–19M
5km
Open (20+)
6km
Para and Multi-Class events are integrated into this schedule. Refer to the Technical Regulations for details on eligibility and distances.
Eligibility
Athletes must be:
Registered and financial members of aCapital Athletics club, anAustralianAthletics-affiliatedclub,Little Athletics Australia, or aWorld Athletics-affiliated overseas club.
Athletesmust compete in their own age group– no exceptions.
Para athletes must have at least aProvisional Classificationand cannot compete in both able-bodied and Para events for the same age category.
Online Entry Via Capital Athletics website
Late entries will not be accepted– plan ahead and register early.
🛑No on-the-day entries will be available.
Check-In & Bib Collection
Check-in closes 30 minutes before your race.
No call room –report to the start line 10 minutes prior.
Competition bib andclub uniform (with age patch)must be worn.
Multi-Class & Para Events
Multi-Class events are offered for U6–U9 and U13–Open.