UQ Sport is proud to host the annual UQ Sport 1500m Classic at the UQ Sport Athletics Centre, bringing together junior athletes, university students, elite competitors, masters athletes and spectators for a night of high-quality middle-distance racing.

Held at The University of Queensland since 2004, the 1500m Classic has become a highlight of the Queensland Athletics calendar and is recognised as a World Athletics Permit Meet.

A Night of 1500m Racing

The 1500m Classic is dedicated entirely to the 1500m, with races catering for athletes across a range of ages and abilities.

The program features school-aged races, university and open competition, masters races, and the headline Men's and Women's Classic 1500m races, bringing some of the region's best athletes together on the track.

With a competitive atmosphere, quality fields and plenty on the line, the Classic offers athletes the opportunity to chase a personal best, compete for the podium or experience racing in a major athletics meet.

Over $8,500 in Prizes

There is more than $8,500 worth of cash prizes, products and vouchers available to athletes across the meet.

Prize highlights include:

• Up to $1,500 cash for the winners of the elite Men's and Women's Classic 1500m races
• Cash prizes for podium finishers in the Men's and Women's Classic races
• $250 cash for the winner of the first school-aged 1500m race
• Additional products and vouchers from event sponsors across the meet

With prizes available across multiple races, athletes of all ages have something to race for.

Athlete Eligibility

To compete, athletes must be registered with Queensland Athletics or another State Athletics Association.

Queensland athletes who are not members of an athletics club may register with Queensland Athletics as a Base Member.

More information about Queensland Athletics membership is available on the Queensland Athletics website.

Timetable and Start Lists

A proposed timetable of races will be available on the Queensland Athletics competition calendar.

Following the close of entries on 26 October at 12pm, athletes will be seeded and a final timetable will be developed based on the number of entries received.

The final timetable and race start lists will be published on the Queensland Athletics website and emailed to all entered athletes by the afternoon of 27 October.

Meet guidelines outlining how the event will be conducted will also be emailed to athletes on 27 October.

For the proposed timetable and competition information, visit the Queensland Athletics competition calendar.

Late entries will only be accepted based on race availability. Late entries will incur a $60 entry fee.

Registration Assistance

For any issues or questions relating to registration, please contact UQ Sport:

Email:athletics@uqsport.com.au
Phone: 07 2115 7150

For more information about the venue, visit the UQ Sport Athletics Centre.