Can I take asthma medication onto the course, and what happens after I finish?

Asthma medication: athletes in all age groups who have been medically prescribed asthma medication may take it with them to the Call Room and then onto the course. They must tell the Call Room Manager or officials their bib number before leaving the Call Room for their event.

First aid: first aid is set up at the finish line area for anyone needing treatment. Each team manager should hold a copy of emergency contact information for every athlete in their team and carry their own first aid kit.

After the race: at the end of each event, athletes must pass immediately through Post Event Control near the finish line. Sport Integrity Australia may conduct anti-doping testing. An athlete with other duties, such as interviews or presentations, should sign the acknowledgement and ask the chaperone to wait.

Source: 2026 Australian Cross Country Championships Technical Regulations (correct as of 23 July 2026), sections 19 and 20.