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How to Get Involved

What is a Virtual Event?

A virtual event is a run or walk over a specified distance during a specific time (e.g. 2 weeks) which you can complete in your own time at any location. Participants track their time over the specified distance using a GPS watch, smartphone or app and then upload their result to the dedicated results portal. The results from all participants are then collated to produce event results.

Who can participate?

Anyone! 

People of a range of ages and all abilities can be a part of the virtual events. You just need to register, track your activity during the activity window and upload your result.

We will acknowledge the top placegetters in the various divisions with the results, but these events are not intended to replace any existing Athletics Australia Championship event, particularly given that everyone will be participating on a different course. We encourage you all to connect, share, engage in some light-hearted banter and friendly competition, including interstate rivalry but keep it clean, respectful, and fun.

We also encourage you to join the Athletics Australia club on Strava and connect with our Australian community of runners and walkers.

What are the events on offer?

There is a three-event series with each event varying in distance. You can choose to participate in one, two or all three!

  1. Event 1 – 1 km
    • Window - Monday 11th May 12:01 am – Sunday 17th May 11:59 pm AEST
    • Division - All ages
  2. Event 2 – 5 km
    • Window - Monday 23rd May 12:01 am – Friday 5th June 11:59 pm AEST
    • Divisions - Open, Over 35, Under 20, Under 18, Under 16, Under 14
  3. Event 3 – 10 km & 3 km
    • Window - Saturday 20th June 12:01 am – Friday 3rd July 11:59 pm AEST
    • 10 km Divisions - Open, Over 35, Under 20
    • 3 km Divisions - Open, Over 35, Under 20, Under 18, Under 16, Under 14

What does it cost?

Entry to all events is free for everyone, so tell your friends and family and get involved.

How does it work and how do I take part?

Participants simply sign up to be a part of the group, complete your run, walk or wheelchair performance during the specified time and upload your results.

For a more detailed guide on the registration process and how to submit results, please click here. Participants under the age of 18 years, please click here for a detailed registration guide.

We also encourage you to join the Athletics Australia Strava Club (optional), If you’re on social media, post your photos and results using the hashtag #athstogether.

If I'm doing another virtual event with another organisation over the same distance, can I upload the same result for both events?

Yes! If you are doing another virtual event, you can upload your result to Athletics Australia's event provided that your result occurs during the specified event window.

What are the rules?

The first and most important rule in the current environment is to ensure compliance with all the COVID-19 social distancing laws and regulations. Please ensure you adhere to the ongoing health advice, restrictions, and laws in your State/Territory. Adherence to traffic rules and other laws is vital.

General Rules

  • Participants enter at their own risk and agree to run as safely as possible and strictly adhere to all Government regulations and traffic rules  

  • All participants must adhere to the current COVID-19 Government restrictions and laws within the state or territory of which you reside      

  • Your chosen course must be local to where you live or work  

  • Entries can be completed on any course provided that it isn’t net downhill  

  • Times uploaded should be elapsed time, i.e. you can’t pause your timing device mid-run or walk  

  • Except for wheelchair divisions, all entries must be completed on foot (as tempting as it might be to break a world record, no bikes, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, segways, hoverboards etc. are permitted)  

  • All podium position (top 3) times in each division and age group will be subject to verification 

How do I upload my result and what evidence do I need to provide?

Entrants will need to upload their time via the dedicated link during the relevant event window. This will need to be accompanied with some form of “proof” which could include a publicly accessible link to your run/walk performance on Strava or other platforms, an image from your GPS watch or app. The honour system will apply to all entries.

How do I join Strava, and what does it cost?

Visit Strava and sign up for free if you don’t already have an account. Once on Strava, join the Athletics Australia Club You can also download the Strava app to track your run/walk/wheel or connect your GPS watch data.  

Please note that Strava is a third-party platform that is not affiliated with Athletics Australia. Still, we encourage you to use this platform to connect and share with the community. 

What if I’m not fast?

These events are all about community and having a go. There are more than 3 million Australians that run for exercise and enjoyment. Sure, we have some fast people, but it’s all about getting involved, going at your own pace, challenging yourself and most importantly, having fun!