Athletics in Tasmania

There’s a club – and a distance – for anyone who wants to compete. Summer is Track + Field season, while Cross Country takes place over Winter.

What is athletics?

‘Athletics’ is the umbrella term for a group of competitive sports that include running, jumping, and throwing. Our state-wide governing body for athletics is Athletics Tasmania, with three branches: South, North and North West.

Tasmanian Road Runners is affiliated with Athletics Tasmania as a recreational, non-competitive club. In order to participate in formal competition, TRR members must also hold membership with an athletics club.

Track + Field

What is Track + Field?

Track + Field includes stadium events such as throws, jumps, and track running.

  • Track distances range from 100 metre sprints up to 10km distance.
  • Events are held most Saturdays through October-March, at stadiums in Hobart, Launceston and Penguin.
  • Each week features a different program of events.

Who can join?

Any person over 10 years of age is welcome to participate in Track + Field. You don’t have to be elite to compete; anybody of any ability is welcome. Come And Try: If you have never been registered before, you can compete for only $10 per day, up to a maximum of two days. Simply fill out the “trialling member” form available at each of the 3 track locations.

Can anyone train on the tracks?

Yes but you need to pay a track fee to the local council:

Cross Country (XC)

What is Cross Country?

Cross Country is a series of races outside stadiums, usually off-road.

  • Each XC event has two distances to choose from (‘short’ or ‘long’ – usually 3km/6km).
  • Events are timed like parkrun, so bring along your parkrun barcode.
  • Club members pay an extra “Out of Stadium” fee in order to compete.
  • More relaxed environment than T+F, with complimentary tea/coffee/milo and spot prizes.

Who can join?

Anyone! Cross country is a relaxed and friendly event series – all abilities are welcome. Come And Try: You can try one event without being registered with a club, but then you need to sign up for one.

Clubs

Which club should I join?

You need to join a club to be able to compete. Originally people joined clubs based on location – but it doesn’t really matter. Once registered you are encouraged to wear club colours, and will be issued a bib number which you need to wear each week.

Club membership also facilitates access to coaches, who can coach runners in addition to disciplines such as throws and jumps.

Southern Tasmania
North
North-West
Further information: