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.
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Uni Nationals Cross Country 22-23 August Ballarat VIC
Victoria Park
Military Drive, Newington, Ballarat, Victoria 3350
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.
1. Individual entry
There is no maximum limit on the number of competitors that can enter the events.
At least four universities need to fulfil the minimum entry qualifications for the event to be recognised as a UniSport Nationals competition.
For a university to be eligible to contest the championship pennant, they must enter a minimum of two competitors in the event (each gender competition is considered separate). The two competitors can be entered in either the open or under 20 competitions.
2. Competition format
The competition shall comprise of men and women open 10km, the under 20 men 8km, the under 20 women 6km, multi class open men and women 3km, multi class under 20 men & women 3km and the mixed relay.
Participants must enter through the UniSport Nationals registration system and indicate which race they will be entering.
3. Mixed relay
The relay will consist of teams of 2 men and 2 women each running one loop of the course in the order of Male, Female, Male, Female.
Athletes can only compete in one relay team.
A maximum of two relay entries per university is permissible.
4. Points Score
Points will be allocated to the top 15 places in the men, women, and multi class open and men, women, and multi class under 20 events based on the below point-score table
Points for the mixed relay will be doubled and split between the men’s and women’s point score total for each university involved (i.e. a first place in the mixed relay would contribute 15 points to the men’s pennant and 15 points to the women’s pennant)
| Place | Individual | Mixed Relay |
| 1 | 15 | 30 |
| 2 | 14 | 28 |
| 3 | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | 11 | 22 |
| 6 | 10 | 20 |
| 7 | 9 | 18 |
| 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 7 | 14 |
| 10 | 6 | 12 |
| 11 | 5 | 10 |
| 12 | 4 | 8 |
| 13 | 3 | 6 |
| 14 | 2 | 4 |
| 15 | 1 | 2 |
Registration
Step 1 : Notify Tony Sephton UTM, about your intention to represent. tony.sephton@unimelb.edu.au
Step 2: Register online
Step 3 : if you want to run a mixed relay please contact Tony Sephton. This competition is worth double points towards overall winners of mens and womens competitions. Register here
Melbourne Uni will cover the cost of entering a mixed relay team.
Pricing
Individual race fee : $71.50 Closes 4th August 11:59pm Register online
Mixed team relay fee: $80.00 Closes 4th August 11:59pm Register here
