What spikes or shoes are allowed on the cross country course?
Rule- Australia
- Athletics Australia
- Cross country
- Under 11 to Masters
- 2026
- Runners
- Parents
- Team managers
- Athletes may compete barefoot, in spikes or in shoes. There are no shoe regulations in place for the championships.
- Spikes can be needles, Christmas Trees (or new variations of this type), or pyramid shaped.
- For the 2026 course at Victoria Park, Ballarat, 9mm spikes were recommended. If the weather was extremely wet beforehand, 12-15mm spikes were recommended.
Source: 2026 Australian Cross Country Championships Technical Regulations, section 14.
Updated 24 Oct 2026