During the Winter season both LANSW and Athletics NSW (ANSW) offer events for athletes to compete in Cross Country running, Race Walks and Track & Field events. See below for 2026 Winter Season information (in event date order). Scroll down to see information regarding the Australian Cross Country Championships for 2026.
ANSW Cross Country Relays
Registration closed Monday 29 May, 11:59pm. .
ANSW Rules – team changes not permitted after entries close. Please ensure you can compete on the day before committing to a team.
ANSW Cross Country Championships
The NSW XC Championships have been completed for 2026
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12s |
14s |
15s |
16s |
17s |
18s |
U20 |
Opens |
30-49 |
50+ |
70+ |
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Female |
2km |
3km |
4km |
4km |
4km |
4km |
6km |
10km |
10km |
6km |
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Male |
2km |
3km |
4km |
4km |
6km |
6km |
8km |
10km |
10km |
8km (50-59) |
6km |
Cross Country events for 7 to 17s
Note: This event is open to all athletes registered for the 2025/6 season. There is no qualification process, registration is by direct individual entry. If there are 3 athletes in an age group competing for Balmain, they will automatically be considered a team and eligible for a team medal.
1.5km 10s -12s
2km for 14s
3km for 15s & 16s
3km (Womens) and 4km (Mens) 17s
2km & 4km Fun Run.
ANSW Road Relay Championships
Uniform: Balmain athletics competition singlet or crop top with black shorts or tights must be worn. Athletics NSW events will issue event Bib numbers. For LANSW events, your 2025/26 registration number, age/Coles patch must be displayed.
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Australian Cross Country Championships T
Click here for event information including NSW Selection criteria. We recommend reading the FAQ page as well - click here.
What are the age groups and how many athletes can be selected?
For able body athletes, Athletics NSW will select teams in the Under 14, Under 15, Under 16, Under 17 and Under 18, Under 20 and Open age groups. In the age groups Under 14-Under 18, 10 athletes will be selected per age/gender. In the Open and Under 20 age groups, Athletics NSW will select a team of 6 athletes. However, any number of additional competitors may compete. Additional competitors must still, nominate through the nomination/entry process defined in the selection policy.
For Para events, Athletics NSW will select teams in the Under 15, Under 17, Under 20 and Open age groups. Each age/gender can have up to 10 athletes selected.
What are prerequisites for selection?
All athletes must be registered with Athletics NSW. Athletes must also compete during the 2026 Athletics NSW waratah series. See section 6 of the selection criteria and section 3 (athlete eligibility) in the Athletics NSW selection policy.
How do I get selected?
In the Under 14, Under 15, Under 16, Under 17 and Under 18 age groups, selections are from made results in the NSW Cross Country and NSW Short Course Cross Country Championships. Athletes in these age groups who do not compete in one of these two events will not be able to qualify, regardless of circumstances. Please see section 4 and 5 in the selection criteria.
Do I need to nominate to be considered?
Yes, all athletes will need to nominate, including those that wish to be considered for a rolldown position. Click here to nominate.