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2026 WA State Cross Country Championships powered by Qbit- Lake Joondalup Park

Sat 27 Jun 2026 10:00AM - 4:30PM

Lake Joondalup Park, 275 Scenic Dr, Wanneroo WA 6065, Australia

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Event information

Registrations for this event are closed.

The 2026 WA State Cross Country Championships powered by Qbit will be hosted by Athletics West and will take place on Saturday 27 June 2026

RESULTS

Live Results

REGISTRATION

The WA State Cross Country Championships is open to all members aged under 8 (Born 2019) - Open (Born 2006+) including all ages for multi-class athletes (para) and are a registered member through an affiliated club, or registered as an Athletics West independent member. If you have not currently registered for the 2025-26 Season, please visit our Membership page.

Online registrations close at 11:59pm Wednesday 17 June 2026.

(*) Timetable is subject to change based on entry numbers

COMPETITION DOCUMENTS

FINAL Timetable | Start List

Course Map | Site Map

Championship Rules & Regulations

Championship Distance Specifications

CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

AGE GROUP	WOMEN	MEN
Under 8 (Born 2019) *	1km	1km
Under 9 (Born 2018) *	1km	1km
Under 10 (Born 2017) *	2km	2km
Under 11 (Born 2016)	2km	2km
Under 12 (Born 2015)	3km	3km
Under 13 (Born 2014)	3km	3km
Under 14 (Born 2013)	3km	3km
Under 15 (Born 2012)	4km	4km
Under 16 (Born 2011)	4km	4km
Under 17 (Born 2010)	4km	6km
Under 18 (Born 2009)	4km	6km
Under 20 (Born 2007/2008)	6km	8km
Open (Born 2006+)	10km	10km

* No National qualification to the 2026 Australian Cross Country Championships from this race*

Athletes can not participate in more than one (1) event and MUST Compete in the correct distance offered for that age group above

CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS- PARA ATHLETES

Para athletes must hold a State or National Classification
These events are selection trials for the Australian Cross Country Championships WA State Team. The top 10 male and female nominated placegetters per age group will be selected for the State Team. Athletes can nominate to be considered for selection through the entry portal. Further information available on the State Team page (See below)

AGE GROUP	WOMEN	MEN
Under 13 Para (Born 2014)	2km	2km
Under 15 Para (Born 2012/2013)	3km	3km
Under 17 Para (Born 2010 / 2011)	3km	3km
Under 20 Para (Born 2007, 2008 /2009)	3km	3km
Open Para (Born 2006 or earlier)	3km	3km

WARM UP / COOL DOWN

Athletes are only allowed to warm up on the course at the scheduled course inspection time in the program or elsewhere around the venue. Athletes are not able to cool down on the course during races.

COMPETITION BIBS & UNIFORMS

All athletes will receive one (1) competition bib, specific for this event. Bib collection will be at TIC (Athletics West tent) on the day. Competition bibs must be affixed to the front of their uniform with no less than four pins each. The entire bib, including sponsorship information must always be visible and no part of the bib shall be folded under the uniform. Athletes are to collect event specific bib at latest 30 minutes prior to event start time.

Competing athletes are required to wear the prescribed competition uniform by their club or centre. If an athlete is an independent Athletics West member, they are required to wear the independent uniform.

Where a Club/Centre do not have shorts, tights or briefs available, athletes can wear either plain black or plain attire in the colour of their Club/Centre uniform.

RESULTS & MEDAL PRESENTATIONS

Medal presentations will occur shortly after the conclusion of each race. Athletes who finish in the top three of their age group event will be awarded medals and will be advised to report to the medal presentation area following the recording of their place.

Results are Live on Roster Athletics and will be published to our website the following week post event. .

ROSTER ATHLETICS

This event utilises the Roster Athletics app for start lists, timetables and live results.

MARSHALLING

Competing athletes are to marshal at the start line 15 minutes prior to their event. Failure to do so may result in the athlete unable to compete. Athletes are to line on the Start Line when advised by the starter.

SCRATCHING

If you no longer intend to compete, please scratch from the event:

Prior to the event: please fill out the Contact Us Form
On the day: please visit the TIC (Athletics West tent) to withdraw/ or utilise the Roster Athletics App to scratch for their registered events

Refunds (where an entry fee was payable) will only be provided if you have contacted Athletics West prior to the entry closing date.

VOLUNTEERING REQUIREMENT

Our events are only possible with the support of volunteers. Events will be delayed or cancelled if we do not fulfill volunteer rosters. For members, it is compulsory to complete 1 roster per season for those competing in the winter season. Ahead of the State Championships, participants who have not completed a roster will be asked to do so at the State Championships.

Volunteer Roster

Volunteer Information and Roles Document

How to Course Marshal | Course Marshal Sites

LATE ENTRIES

Late Entries (Now Closed)

STATE TEAM INFORMATION

Athletics West will select athletes to represent Western Australia as part of the State Team at the 2026 Australian Cross Country Championships (22 August 2026 Ballarat Victoria). Visit State Team page for selection guidelines and team information.