The 2026 Collingwood Classic consists of:

• 60m - 3 x F, 3 x M heats and final
• 300m - 3 x F, 3 x M timed heats
• 1500m - F & M (Qualifying time: 4:35 / 4:00)
• 3000m - F & M (Qualifying time: 10:00 / 9:00)
• 5000m - A, B, C Grade
• Dash-for-Cash 400m

Ideal as a lead-up to Zatopek 10, prizemoney in every and great atmosphere – don’t miss out.

It is a State Permit meet**.

Features

• Electronic photo finish timing
• Prizemoney
• BBQ
• Music

Keep up to date by liking the Collingwood Classic facebook page at facebook.com/CollingwoodClassic or follow us on Instagram @collingwoodclassic

** - at a State Permit meet results are eligible for Victorian Records and National Qualification. In 2022 a World Masters age record was also recognised.

ENTRY FEES INCLUDING ALL TRANSACTION FEES

CHAC members gain 50% discount with code from club.

60m
3 x F Heats; 3 x M heats
A, B & C Finals (F & M) – each runner gets 2 races
Entry fee: $23.68 each; $11.84 for CHAC members
Prize Money TBC
Progression to finals will be via position from heats

300m
3 x F Heats; 3 x M heats
Timed heats only (no final)
Entry fee: $23.68 each; $11.84 for CHAC members
Prize Money TBC

1500m
1 x F race; 1 x M race
12 runners per race
Men: Sub 4:00 qualifying time
Women: Sub 4:35 qualifying time
Entry fee: $33.88 each; $16.94 for CHAC members
Prize Money TBC

3000m
1 x F race; 1 x M race
16 runners per race
Men: Sub 9:00 qualifying time
Women: Sub 10:00 qualifying time
Entry fee: $33.88 each; $16.94 for CHAC members
Prize Money TBC

5000m
3 x mixed races
25 runners per race
Sub 25:00 qualifying time for all
Entry fee: $33.88 each; $16.94 for CHAC members

Dash for Cash
1 x F race; 1 x M race
Only open to runners who competed in another event AND did NOT win prize money.
Winner-takes-all Prize Money $TBC (M/F)

PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE

Start Time	Race	Time Limit
5:00pm	Check-In Opens
6:00pm	60m Heats - Men	12 minutes
6:12pm	60m Heats - Women	12 minutes
6:25pm	5,000m B Grade	30 minutes
6:55pm	5,000m B Grade	25 minutes
7:20pm	5,000m A Grade	25 minutes
7:45pm	60m Finals - Men	12 minutes
7:57pm	60m Finals - Women	12 minutes
8:10pm	3,000m - Men	12 minutes
8:22pm	3,000m - Women	12 minutes
8:24pm	300m Heats - Men	12 minutes
8:36pm	300m Heats - Women	12 minutes
8:48pm	1500m - Men	5 minutes
8:53pm	1500m - Women	5 minutes
8:58pm	Dash for Cash