Knox Little Athletics Centre Inc.

With the Knox Cross Country season kicking off on 2nd May 2026, the State Cross-Country Relay Championships are fast approaching — and we’re looking for athletes keen to represent Knox in this exciting team event! 💙💛

👟 Event Overview
Teams of 3 athletes compete in a relay over a cross-country course, with shorter distances and transition zones — no baton, just teamwork and speed!

📅 Event Details
🗓 Saturday 30 May 2026
📍 Jells Park, Wheelers Hill
👥 Age Groups: U9 – U17

📏 Distances
• U9 & U10: 3 x 1km
• U11 & U12: 3 x 1.5km
• U13 – U17: 3 x 2km

♿ Multi-Class Distances
• U9–U10: 3 x 1km
• U11–U12: 3 x 1.5km
• U13–U17: 3 x 1.5km

👥 Team Composition
• 3 athletes per team
• Same gender teams (except Multi-Class, which can be mixed)
• Athletes can only compete in one team and run one leg

🔄 Team Formation
Knox will prioritise forming Centre teams. If needed, Region teams may be created with athletes from other centres.

⬆️ Age Group Promotion
• Athletes (U9+) may be promoted up to 2 age groups (conditions apply)
• Multi-Class athletes have greater flexibility across age groups

🕒 Draft Timetable (from 12:30pm)
Events scheduled across all age groups from U9 through to U17

👕 Event T-Shirt
Commemorative event shirts will be available to purchase — a great way to celebrate being part of the Championships!

👉 Interested in competing?
Please contact Jess Dux to register your interest and help us form teams.

⚠️ Reminder: No dogs permitted at the venue.

This is a fantastic opportunity to represent Knox, race as a team, and be part of a great day of cross country! 💪🔥

The registration portal is now OPEN for new athletes who wish to register for cross country only — get in early and secure your spot!

💲 Season Fees
Winter Cross Country at Knox: $80

👉 Register here:
https://lavic.com.au/membership/

Athletes who competed in the summer Track & Field season are already registered — no further action needed.

✨ Want to Try First?
The LAVic trial athlete portal is also open for cross country! Prospective athletes can enjoy 2 weeks of competition before committing — simply select Knox as your preferred centre.

🏃‍♀️ Coaching & Training
Cross country training sessions run Mondays and Wednesdays at the Knox track from 4:30pm.
Coaching is free and included in your registration.

📅 Season Start
The 2026 Cross Country season kicks off on Saturday 2 May, with our first competition at Knox Park.

Whether you’re returning from Track & Field or giving cross country a go for the first time, we’d love to see you there — everyone is welcome!

📅 Season Calendar
The 2026 Knox Cross Country calendar is now available so families can plan ahead.

👉 View it here:
https://klac23.org.au/wordpress/?page_id=23

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Duty
As with summer, parent duty is required. Knox uses an online volunteer system so families can choose a role that suits them. More details coming soon!

We can’t wait to see everyone back out on the course for a fantastic winter season! 🌟

Cross Country Season Is Here! 🏃‍♂️

The wait is over — Cross Country has arrived! 🎉

It’s time to hit the ground running and start building towards an exciting winter season. Cross country is a fantastic way for athletes to stay active during the cooler months, build endurance, and enjoy running in a fun and supportive team environment.

The 2026 Cross Country season kicks off on Saturday 2 May, with our first competition taking place at Knox Park. We’re looking forward to welcoming all athletes back for the start of the winter season.

Whether you’re returning after the summer Track & Field season or giving cross-country a go for the very first time, everyone is welcome. The season is a great opportunity for athletes of all abilities to challenge themselves, improve their fitness, and represent the club across a variety of courses throughout the winter.

Our Cross Country calendar is now available, with a number of venues scheduled throughout the season. We encourage all families to take a look and mark the dates in your diary so you don’t miss out on any of the action.

You can view the full season calendar here:

or visit our online calendar page here: https://klac23.org.au/wordpress/?page_id=23

For athletes who participated in the summer Track & Field season, your registration already covers the cross-country season. If you are looking to register for cross-country only, the Little Athletics Victoria registration portal will be opening soon. Please keep an eye on our social media channels — we will advise everyone as soon as registrations open.

As with the summer season, parent duty is compulsory during the cross-country season to help ensure our events run smoothly. Knox uses an online volunteer sign-up system, which allows families to select a duty that suits them. Further information and sign-up details will be provided prior to the start of the season.

Further information about venues, start times, and any additional event details will be shared as we get closer to each round.

We look forward to seeing all our athletes out on the course and enjoying another great season together!

The event timetable and duty roster have been finalised. Please read them carefully.

Updated Timetable

Duty Roster

Duty is compulsory for Parents of competing Knox LAC athletes. Parents must do duty for either the full morning or afternoon session. 
Failure to do so will result in athletes being removed from events.
Please do not ask for an exemption as none will be granted.
If you are unable to do duty – or arrange for someone to do it for you – for the full morning or afternoon session, please do not continue with your entry as we do not want to have to remove your child/ren from events on the day.

Conditions of Entry
Club uniform must be worn with Registration Patch.
No protests will be entered into.
Spikes (maximum 7mm conical or Xmas tree) are permitted for U11 to U17.
Knox LAC reserves the right to cancel or postpone the entire event due to extreme weather conditions.