2025 State Cross-Country Championships
The State Cross-Country Championships is an individual Cross-Country event. It is held on terrain that is undulating and provides a challenge to the athletes. The course may incorporate one or two laps depending on the distance and layout of the course.
Date: Saturday, 9th August 2025
Location: Lake Dewar Lodge, 339 Garrands Road, Myrniong (Google Maps)
Age Groups: U9 – U17 Athletes
Please Note: Dogs (with the exception of Service Dogs with appropriate paperwork) are NOT permitted within the venue. Dogs are not permitted at any Little Athletics Victoria event, please ensure you remind your parents, as they will be asked to leave if they arrive with a dog.
Entry Requirements
Athletes MUST qualify through competing and completing their 2025 Region Cross-Country Carnival event HERE. No direct entries are permitted.
Protests
There is no Jury of Appeal. The Referee’s decision is final.
Distances / Course Maps
The distance for each age group is listed below.
| Age Group | Distance | Course Maps |
|---|---|---|
| U9, U10 | 1.5 km | 1.5 km Course |
| U11, U12 | 2.0 km | 2.0 km course |
| U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 | 3.0 km | 3.0 km course |
Note: These are the optimal distances and may vary depending on the location and layout of the course.
Multi-Class Athletes
| Age Group | Distance | Course Maps |
|---|---|---|
| U9 – U10 | 1.5 km | 1.5 km course |
| U11 – U12 | 2.0 km | 2.0 km course |
| U13 – U17 | 2.0 km | 2.0 km course |
Note: These are the optimal distances and may vary depending on the location and layout of the course.
Timetable
The provisional timetable is available via the button above. The final timetable will be sent to all athletes as part of the Athlete Information document in the week of the event.
Athlete Scratching / Withdrawal
All athletes that compete and complete their Region Cross-County Carnival will automatically be entered into the State Cross-Country Championships.
The scratching portal is now closed. Anyone else wishing to scratch/withdraw from the event will now need to advise your Centre or Team Manager.
Event Shirt
Athletes have the opportunity to purchase a 2025 State Cross-Country Championships commemorative shirt to mark the occasion – athletes and their families should be extremely proud of their efforts in participating at the 2025 State Cross-Country Championship.
Event Pickup Orders will close on Thursday 7th of August at 11am.
