Open to both Community & Club Registered Runners & Walkers.
Entries are now open for the J.G. Barnes Handicap Cross Country Race 2023 ENTERIES NOW CLOSED
Sunday 11 June 2023 - Kettle Park - 121 Victoria Road - St Clair - Dunedin - First Race 1:00pm
Entries close Wednesday 7th June at 6:00pm. There are no late entries for this event.
The race honours the memory of Sir James Barnes, who was the Mayor of Dunedin for three terms from 1968 to 1977.
Barnes, who won the New Zealand senior men's cross-country title in 1932 and the mile in 1933, did not think there were enough races in the cross-country season and donated a cup for the race in the early 1950s.
This is a Handicap Race.
Event Rules & Information Can Be Found HERE
Participants 16+ can choose to Run or Walk 3.75km OR Run 5.0km
Participants U14/U16 run 2.50km
Participants 8 to U12 run 1.25km
Participants U8 run approx 800m in a fun run.
| Entry Fees | Registered Club Athletes | Community Athletes |
|---|---|---|
| Under 8 Fun Run | Free | Free |
| Under 12 & Under 14 | Free | $10.00 |
| Under 16 | $5.00 | $15.00 |
| All other age groups | $15.00 | $25.00 |
Ages are taken as at 31 December 2023 except that Masters ages are on the day
Toilet and changing facilities are available at Kettle Park Rugby Club Rooms.
Competition Number/Bib: All athletes are required to check in 20 min prior to the start of the race to collect their race bib. Bibs will be collected immediately after the race. Does not apply to the U8 Fun run.
Medal & Certificate Presentations after the last event. Join us for afternoon tea and social catchup.
Athletics Otago Winter Points Event: This race attracts the following points for registered athletics Athletics Otago members; 5 points for participation, 3, 2,1 for placing 1st, 2nd, 3rd respectively.
Article added: Wednesday 12 April 2023
