IV CROSS COUNTRY

IV CROSS COUNTRY

What is Intervarsity cross country?

  • Representing the University to compete against other Australia or International Universities in Sport

  • You must be an enrolled student studying at the University of Melbourne in 2026.

  • We select the best student-athletes who study at the Univeristy of Melbourne for our Invervarsity teams.

  • The main competition of the year is Uni Nationals Cross Country, taking place in Ballarat in 2026.

How to get involved

All new and returning students who wish to represent the University are required to sign up for the Intervarsity program each year using the form below. The information you provide will be shared with the team managers of your chosen sport so they can contact you about trials, training sessions, and important details regarding upcoming events.

Sign up for the program

Complete this form. Click here

Uni Nationals Cross Country 22-23 August Ballarat VIC

Location

Victoria Park

Military Drive, Newington, Ballarat, Victoria 3350
Event Info


Cross Country

In 2026, Cross Country will be held in conjunction with the 2026 Australian Cross Country Championships and will be contested in both men's, women's, and multi-class competitions.

22 August - Cross Country Champs will be run in the following events,

  • Open Men & Women (10km)
  • U20 Men (8km)
  • U20 Women (6km)
  • Multi Class Open Men & Women (3km)
  • Multi Class U20 Men & Women (3km)

*Cross Country entrants who are already entered into the event with their state body will be able to have the Australian Athletics fee waived and will only need to pay the UniSport competitor registration costs.

Proof of registration with their state body will be required. This can be sent to registrations@unisport.com.au and we will to send you a coupon code to use when registering.

23 August - Mixed Team Relay

  • Course distance in 2km loop
  • The relay will consist of 2 men and 2 women, each running one loop of the course.
  • Athletes will only be able to compete in one team.
Race Details
Registration

Once it has been confirmed by the Team manager that you have made the team please visit the link below, and follow the instructions to register for the event.

https://www.unisport.com.au/sp...

Please note that as of 29/01/26 registrations are not open.