Welcome to Round 8 of the Yarra Ranges Athletics Cross Country Season for 2026 at Morrison Reserve, Burdap Drive, Mount Evelyn - the start line for Cross Country is behind the Yarra Hills Secondary College, look out for the YRA Flags.

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 25/26, 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. Registration for April till August is $80 https://lavic.com.au/membership/ - Choose Yarra Ranges as your preferred centre. After you have completed your free trial please pay by Thursday to allow time for your athlete to be entered into the Results system for Saturday Cross Country.

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

For more information please call our registrar Katie on 0403 819391 and join the Yarra Ranges Athletics Clubhouse Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1285665794784235