Date: Saturday 26th August 2023.

Venue: Stromlo Forest, Canberra (Map)

Individual Results: (link to be added following the confirmation of each event)

Timetable: Click here to view (20.07.23)

Entry List: Click here to view (23.08.23)

Technical Regulations: Click here to view (25.07.23)

Technical Meeting:  A technical meeting will be held for all Team Managers on Friday 25th August. 

Site Map: Click here to view (15.08.23).

Parking: Please note that parking directly close to the venue will be extremely limited due to the car park upgrades currently under construction. We advise to allow for an extra 15-20 minutes when parking. Parking will be available behind The Handlebar Cafe, along Uriarra Road and at the Stromlo Leisure Centre. 

Please see here for the updated parking map.

Please see here for more information from Stromlo Forest Park.

Merchandise: Merchandise will be available at the venue for purchase. To view the item and price list, please click here.

Live Stream: Click here. Saturday 26 August of the Championship will be livestreamed through School Sport Australia's agreement with Cluch.TV. This livestream will be behind a paywall of $6.99 for the full day of coverage. As the 2022 edition of the Championship was unable to be live streamed, this is a welcome edition for 2023. 

Uniforms: Please refer to the technical regulations

Bibs: To be collected from State Team Managers, at you State Team Tent.

U23 Championships: Athletes born in 2001, 2002 and 2003) are eligible for U23 medals. Athletes need to enter and compete in the Open age group. 

Para Athletes: Para Athletes must have a current provisional or full national classificaiton to enter in the AA races. Para Athletes in SSA events must be approved by SSA.

Course Map: 1km | 1.5km | 2km | 2.5km

Facilties Map: click here to view 04.03.23

Course Familiarisation: Friday 25th August - 12.00pm - 1.30pm

Entries: Entries are submitted by the Member Associations and closed on the 7th August. 

Shoes: Athletes in the Under 20 and Open age group races should be aware of the World Athletics Shoe rules. Shoes will be spot checked in the Call Room. 

Prize Money (Open Men and Women)

There will also be prize money on offer for both the Open Men’s and Open Women’s races. Prize money as follows:

1st place = $4,000

2nd place = $2,500

3rd place = $1,500

4th place = $1,000

5th place = $600

6th place = $400

Prize money will be paid following clearance from Sport Integrity Australia. 

Any questions regarding the Championships should, in the first instance be directed to your State Associaiton/School Sport Associations.

This Championships is organsied by a Lcoal Organsing committee made up of representatives from Athletics Australia, Athletics ACT, School Sport Australia and School Sport ACT.