Welcome to the 3rd round of the Yarra Ranges Athletics Cross Country Season for 2026 at Elizabeth Bridge Reserve, Durham Road, Kilsyth - look out for the Yarra Ranges Flag near the playground.

This week athletes are encouraged to wear crazy socks/shirts/shorts to Cross country for a bit of fun. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed.

Cross Country is a great sport during the winter months to increase your endurance and strength. The benefits of running cross country are many! YRA hold weekly races at 4 different locations around Mount Evelyn for 5-17 year olds. Warm up begins at 8:45am and we finish around 10:30. 

We run 5 races in the following order;

Under 6 - 500 metres

Under 7 & 8 - 1000 metres

Under 9 & 10 - 1500 metres

Under 11 & 12 - 2000 metres

Under 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 - 3000 metres - Parents and older athletes are welcome to join in this event!

Any little athletics registration paid from the 1st of August 2025 is paid up till the 31st of August 2026. If you were part of our Track & Field season for 26/26, there is no more to pay for Cross Country and is included in the registration.

New athletes are welcome to 1 free trial before joining for the Cross Country season. To register for a trial please go to the Little Athletics Victoria website. Registration for April till August is $80 https://lavic.com.au/membership/ - Choose Yarra Ranges as your preferred centre.

All races are timed. The course is well marked with flags and marshalls guiding our athletes. All abilities welcome.

For more information please check our the Cross Country information here.

Parents/guardians/athletes please join the Yarra Ranges Athletics Clubhouse Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/yraclubhouse. for all up to date announcements, results, photos, etc...