Cross Country Options
Athletics Ballarat Cross Country Season
During the winter months, Athletics Ballarat coordinate a Cross Country season compromising of four events on the calendar. These events are when all clubs come together to participate together and fit within each clubs own cross country schedule.
The four events have extensive history within Ballarat with the prestigious Lap of the Lake one of most popular races among Ballarat locals
These events can be entered by being a club member and expressing your interest to compete. Invitational runners are also allowed to participate but must fill out an invitational form prior to competition. Entry costs may be payable, speak to your club about options
The schedule of events is below and more information can be found on our facebook closer to the events
Lap of the Lake – Saturday 31st May, 2025 (St Patricks Point, Lake Wendouree)
Wal Brown Memorial – Saturday 5th July, 2025 (Victoria Park, Newington)
Chas Suffren – Saturday 2nd August, 2025 (Woady Yaloak Equestrian Centre)
Lake Relays – Saturday 30th August, 2025 (Durham Point, Lake Wendouree)
Athletics Victoria XCR Series
Athletics Ballarat in partnership with the four senior clubs within the Ballarat Region compete in the Athletics Victoria XCR series each year
Members from the Ballarat Region attend 10 rounds of XCR in different parts of Victoria, battling it out against other clubs in state. The events which are run by Athletics Victoria, cover various distances, terrains and include all different age groups.
To represent the Ballarat Region side, you need to have an Athletics Victoria Base Membership or above with your local club. Either speak to Athletics Victoria or your club for more information. You can also enter these events as an invitational runner through Athletics Victoria
Athletics Ballarat is always encouraging people to join the Ballarat team and travel to these events with carpooling and other option occasionally availble.
For more information on the XCR series, you can check out the Athletics Victoria website
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