Winter events
Hornsby Winter Program
Our Winter Cross Country events are proudly Sponsored by Beecroft Stone Real Estate.
We offer 'home' cross country events in the trails of Pennant Hills, for ALL ages. We will also be taking teams to the Sydney10, Athletics NSW Cross Country and Road Relays. Please see the EVENTS tab to register interest in all these events.
Home Cross Country
Provisional to National Parks approval, our 2024 HDLAC Cross Country will be held on the below afternoons *subject to National Parks approval:
Sun 28 April 2024; Sun 12 May 2024; Sun 9 June 2024 and Sun 21 Jul 2024. See the EVENTS page to register closer to the dates. Registration is encouraged to let our team know how many athletes to expect. See the EVENTS tab to sign up. If you don't have a senior membership, just register as a guest - no need to log in.
3pm meet for a group warm up and course walk. 3:30pm start for all ages. All are welcome – registered and non-registered runners plus parents. Age recommendation is U9 and older, but younger children are welcome to participate in the 500m course.
Location: Meet at the trail entrance as per map below.
Toilets: There are toilets at the carpark as indicated on the map, but no closer toilets to the trail, so keep this in mind upon arrival.
Parking: Off-road parking is available at the trail entrance, or in the various car parks (depending on other sports on at the same time, this can be busy so leave plenty of time to arrive.)
Course and Distance:
U8 and younger: Distance 500m. Course is one 500m forest trail loop.
U9-U10: Distance 2km. Course is one forest trail loop, followed by out and back along the fire trail.
U11+ Distance 3km. Course is two forest trail loops, followed by out and back along the fire trail.
The terrain is bumpy, potentially boggy, and has lots of hazards. Athletes need to adjust their pace and running to cater for this and run with care. This is cross country. The course is mostly flat, but has a small incline over the final 1km of each course and pacing is important.
Marshals will be at all key directional points. Markers will be visible along the course and a sweeper will run at the rear of the group to assist anyone struggling. Parent help will be needed along the course.
Results: Results HQ for registered athletes along with this Full Results List which includes non registered athletes.
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External events
Sunday 19th May 2024
U10 - U14: 2.5k (individual and team)
U16 - U18: 5k (individual and team)
U18+ 10k (individual and team)
XC Relays: Saturday 2nd June; Sydney Olympic Park
Please register your interest via the Events page closer to the date.
U12-U14: 4 x 2km
U16-U20: 4 x 3km
Open/Masters 4 x 4km
ANSW State Short Course Championships
Saturday, 8th July Dapto
Entry will be available to registered athletes in the U10+ age groups including Masters
Little Athletics NSW State Cross Country & Road Walks champs: DATE PENDING;- Scheyville
The event is open to all registered little athletes for the 2022/23 season. There is no qualification process and direct entry via the online entry portal will be required to enter the event. Cross Country races will take place from 9am followed by the Walks races starting at 1pm.
There are individual medals (includes Multi Class events) as well at teams medals awarded.
For more information click HERE
Street Relays: Sunday 3rd August; Bankstown.
U12-U18: 4 x 2km
U20-Masters 4 x 4km
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