What are the national cross-country distances for U16 and U18?
Rule- Canada
- Athletics Canada
- Track and field
- U16-U18
- 2026
- Coaches
The Athletics Canada Technical Rules (December 2025, Rule 158) set these national cross-country championship distances:
| Category | Distance |
|---|---|
| U16 women and U16 men | 3-4km |
| U18 women and U18 men | 5-6km |
For comparison, U20 women and men run 7-8km and the senior women and men run 10km (plus or minus 250m).
The Events and Technical Specifications manual lists the same ranges for the cross-country event offering: 3-4km for U16 and 5-6km for U18.
Added 25 Oct 2026