Sydney Marathon Breaks New Ground with Australia’s First Age Group & Club Championships – Athletics Australia

This September, Australian runners will have the opportunity to make history at the inaugural Australian Age Group Marathon Championships and the Australian Clubs Marathon Championships at the world-famous Sydney Marathon. 

This is your chance to showcase your individual or club’s talent on a national stage. The competition will be fierce, but the accolades will be even greater. Not only will you have the chance to be crowned Australian champion, but you’ll also have the opportunity to network with other clubs, meet like-minded runners and celebrate your achievements together and run in one of the worlds most spectacular marathons.

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Register now and start training for the biggest event in Australian running history.

Read the full announcement here

Discount Code

Friends of Athletics Australia can get 20% off the registration price when using the code SMAusChamps23.

Please note, you must be a registered member of a club to enter these Championships. The code will be valid until May 17 at 11:59pm. Sign up now!

Register here

Move, Play and Explore this Kids‘ Athletics Day

Athletics Australia is calling on children across the country to get involved in what will be Australia’s biggest ever athletics carnival on Kids’ Athletics Day this Sunday, 7^th May.

Taking place around the world this week and celebrated throughout the entire month of May, Kids’ Athletics Day is a World Athletics initiative dedicated to the power of athletics and its ability to inspire children and young people to develop their skills, confidence and connect with sports for life.

Find out what’s on in your state, or how you can get involved at your school or from home, thanks to Weet-Bix Active Bands.

Read more here

With PUMA prizes to be won, join the global conversation around Kids’ Athletics Day on social media using the hashtag #KidsAthleticsDay, and for your chance to win prizes in Australia, tag @athleticsaustralia on Instagram and Facebook and use the hashtag #KidsAthleticsAUS.

The Resurgence of Australian Athletics: A Summer To Remember

Australian athletics has experienced a surge in popularity and in its performances, as evidenced by record-breaking results achieved during the Chemist Warehouse Australian Summer of Athletics.

Read more here

We’re Bound for Budapest. Are You?

Stay, play and cheer together with other friends, family and fans at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest with the Aussie Aths Fan Tour… but get in fast, spots are quickly filling up! 

After successful tours to Beijing 2015, London 2017, Doha 2019 and Oregon in 2022, the Australian athletics supporters’ tour for Budapest promises to be a ripper.

Tickets to all sessions, accommodation with breakfast daily, dedicated transport to and from the stadium each day, Aussie Aths Fans Supporter merchandise kit and of course, high quality field & track banter every day.

Email AussieAthsFanTour@jumpmedia.com.au and David Culbert will be in touch with more details.

Source: Athletics Australia