Cross Country Challenge

Join this new cross-country running challenge from Athletics Canterbury. Run in all five events to achieve your Championship Goal or your passport stamps.

Dates and Locations:

  • Saturday 10th May 2025: Bottle Lake Assault (two 2km loops);
  • Friday 16th May 2025: Friday Night Lights (loops in the University Ilam Fields);
  • Saturday 28th June 2025: Cross-Country Short Course (Rawhiti Domain);
  • Saturday 12th July 2025: Cross-Country Long Course (Ascot Park); and
  • Saturday 26th July 2025: Mid-Winter Time Trial (1km loop in Hagley Park).

Cost: $10 for under 16 years and $20 for adults (16 years +).

Find out more about the Cross-Country Challenge, including how to enter.