How is my cross country age group worked out?
Rule- South Africa
- Athletics South Africa
- ASA Rules 2024 onwards
- World Athletics rules
- Cross country
- U16 to Masters
- 2026
- Runners
Under ASA Rule 23.1:
- U18: 16 or 17 on 31 December of the year of competition.
- U20: 18 or 19 on 31 December of the year of competition.
- Senior: older than U20.
- Masters: from your 35th birthday, with your masters age group set by your age on the day of the race (the first day for multi-day events).
- Open: everyone eligible for the event, of the same gender, whatever their age.
The ASA championship programme also has a U16 cross country race. Other age groups may be used for a particular championship if the provincial or ASA board approves them.
Added 22 Oct 2026