PREVIEW | 2026 COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

WA’s country athletes will kick off their 2026 Summer Season powered by Fuel to Go & Play this weekend with Albany Athletics Club gearing up to host over 400 athletes all vying for the chance to become a WA Country Athletics Champion. 

The Country Championships will return to the southwest for the first time since 2019, with three days of action set to take place from this Friday 16th of January to Sunday the 19th of January. The Peter Watson Mile, hosted by Albany Athletics Club to celebrate the achievements of local legend Peter Watson, will also be hosted on the Friday evening as a special event.  

For the full timetable and start lists for each event, as well as the rules and regulations, venue map and event specifications, please visit the event page below.  

EVENT PAGE 
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO ALBANY 

Albany is home to several exciting educational, adventure and scenery tours with plenty of stunning sights to see. Whether you like to kick back and relax by the beach, visit the museums or challenge yourself with adventure activities, head to the Visit Albany website linked below for information and guides to planning your trip.  

VISIT ALBANY 
Athletics West is proud to deliver the 2025 Summer Season in collaboration with Healthway and their Fuel to Go & Play message, the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, Bibbulmun Fund powered by Fremantle Foundation, Nova937, Valour, Coles, Keep On Running, Ascend Physiotherapy, Aussies in Action Sports Photography, Act Belong Commit, and Venues West.