XC Courses

Our home winter cross country events are set across the trails of Hornsby Shire and surrounds.

Timing: 3pm meet for a group warm up and course walk.  3:30pm start for all ages.  All are welcome – registered and non-registered members with adults encouraged.  Age recommendation is 8 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 below, 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:

7 and younger: Distance 500m.  Course is one 500m forest trail loop.

8+: Distance 2km.  Course is one forest trail loop, followed by out and back along the fire trail. Course Map

10+ Distance 3km.  Course is two forest trail loops, followed by out and back along the fire trail. Course Map

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: A results list will be published after the event which includes non-club athletes.

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