What is the longest cross-country or road run my child can be entered in?
Rule- Australia
- Little Athletics
- Standard Rules for Competition
- Under 6-Under 17
- 2026/27
- Parents
The standard rules set a maximum distance for out-of-stadia cross-country and road running at all levels of competition (able-bodied athletes):
| Age group | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| Under 6 | 0.5km | 0.5km |
| Under 7 | 1km | 1km |
| Under 8 | 1km | 1km |
| Under 9 | 1.5km | 1.5km |
| Under 10 | 1.5km | 1.5km |
| Under 11 | 2km | 2km |
| Under 12 | 2km | 2km |
| Under 13 | 3km | 3km |
| Under 14 | 3km | 3km |
| Under 15 | 4km | 4km |
| Under 16 |
Added 24 Oct 2026