The 2026 Winter season will continue to produce a unified event offering for all members participating in Athletics. Cross Country, Road Running, Relays, Road Walking and Track & Field all feature from May- September

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Everything you need to know about the competitions coming up in the 2026 Winter Season!  

Events Calendar

 

Cross Country

The Cross-Country Championships welcomes a diverse range of athletes aged 7-80+, of all abilities and standards. These events serve as the principal selection events for the Australian Cross Country Championships.

NSW XC Championships

Date: 20th June

Location: Willandra, Nowra

NSW Short Course XC Championships

Date: 11th July 

Location: Dapto

Winter Relays 

The Relays are the highlight of the Winter season, bringing a team-based component to an inherently individual sport.

We will kick off the entire series with the NSW Dual Relays (St. George Classic)

Dual Relays

Date: 9th May

Location: Kurnell Foreshore

NSW XC Relays

Date: 30th May

Location: The Armory, Newington

NSW Road Relays

Date: 2nd August

Location: The Crest, Bankstown

Road Running

NSW Road Championships (Sydney 10) and the NSW Half Marathon Championships (Sydney Half), both mass participation fun runs attracting over 2000 runners. A discount is available to members of NSW Athletics. 

Sydney 10 (ft. NSW Road Championships)

Date: 17th May

Location: Sydney Olympic Park

Sydney Half (ft. NSW Half Marathon Championships)

Date: 13th September

Location: Sydney Olympic Park

Winter Race Walking

A series of Race-Walking competitions held from May - July. While being State Championship events, they are accessible to athletes aged 8-80+ in a social and friendly environment.

NSW Short Walk Championships

Date: 3rd May

Location: The Armory, Newington

NSW Team Walk Championships

Date: 31st May 

Location: The Armory, Newington

NSW Long Walk Championships

Date: 25th July

Location: TBC

 

Winter Track & Field Series

A series of meets to provide Track and Field competition in the Winter months as preparation for the summer season and school-based competitions. The series provides opportunities for all athletes aged 8- 80+ above.

Round 1

Date: 6th June

Location: Campbelltown

Round 2

Date: 4th July 

Location: The Ridge

Round 3

Date: 2nd August 

Location: The Crest, Bankstown

NSW Primary Schools Challenge

The Winter Track and Field season will culminate in flagship school-aged events: the NSW Primary Schools Challenge! An opportunity for athletes accross the state to come together and prepare for upcoming season and major school Competitions.               

Primary Schools Challange

Date: 15th-16th August

Location: Blacktown International Sports Park

NSW All Schools Championships 

The Winter Track and Field season will culminate in flagship school-aged events: the NSW All Schools Track & Field Championships. The NSW All Schools is the state Championships for athletes in secondary school and is the selection event for the Australian All Schools Championships

NSW All Schools

Date: 26th-29th September

Location: Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre

 

 

 

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