How do I lodge a protest or appeal?

• A protest must first be lodged with the Out of Stadia Referee, as set by World Athletics rule TR 8.
• If the Referee dismisses the protest, an appeal can be made to the Review Panel.
• An appeal must be in writing on the appropriate form, lodged at the Technical Information Centre (TIC) with $50 payable in cash only.
• The athlete or the athlete's representative (usually the team manager) can lodge the appeal.

Source: 2026 Australian Cross Country Championships Technical Regulations, section 23.