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2025/26 ACT Open & U20s Championships
Sat 24 Jan 2026 09:00 - Mon 26 Jan 2026 21:00
Event information
Registrations for this event are closed.
Capital Athletics Opens and Under 20s Championships
- Date: January 24th-26th 2026
- Venue: AIS Track and Field Centre
- Permit Status: World Athletics World and WPA Ranking meet
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Event Overview
The Open and U20 Capital Athletics Championships stand as the biggest athletics event in the ACT, uniting athletes from across the Territory and interstate in a celebration of elite competition. This premier meet showcases the very best in track and field, with explosive sprints, tactical middle-distance races, and powerful field events creating an atmosphere of excitement and high performance.
For athletes, it’s a chance to test themselves against the strongest competition, chase personal bests, and claim championship glory.
Don’t miss the highlight of the ACT athletics calendar – a weekend of passion, speed, and power that promises unforgettable moments.
Entry Information
- Entry: Online entry only, we will NOT be accepting late or on the day entries
- Entries Close: Tuesday 20th January 12pm
- Entry Fee: Entry fees are $40 for first event and $30 for the next two with a cap of $110 therafter
- Eligibility: Athletes must be registered with Capital Athletics, another state/territory athletics body affiliated with Australian Athletics, or an overseas federation affiliated with World Athletics.
- Age Eligibility: Athletes must be u17 or older to compete in the u20 Championships as per the technical regulations.
Athlete Information
- Check-In Process: All athletes must check in for each event at least 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start time at the designated check-in area.
- Uniform Requirements: Athletes must compete in their club uniform, at check in you will recieve a competition bib.
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Competition shoes:World Athletics regulations for athletic shoes will only be enforced for World Ranking events. Shoes can be checked for compliance here.
- Warm-Up Areas:Warm-up will be permitted on the back straight between events; please be mindful of track usage and respectful of fellow competitors at all times.
- Facilities: Toilets, change rooms, first aid available onsite
- Parking & Access:Parking for the AIS Track and Field Centre is available in the car park adjacent to the facility, located at the end of Battye Street in front of Canberra Stadium. The venue is fully accessible, with appropriate seating, restrooms, and pathways for all attendees.
Preliminary Rounds - Open 100 & 200 Metres
Where the number of entries to the Open 100 and 200 metre events exceeds 64 athletes, a preliminary qualification round will be held. All athletes except the 16 fastest entrants for each event, based on their nominated and confirmed seed times, shall participate in the preliminary qualification round. The meet regulations and the start lists shall indicate the number of athletes who will progress to Round 1 with the 16 fastest entrants.
Please note that, in accordance with the Championship Rules of Competition, the nominated best performance has to have been achieved on or after 1/10/2024. Nominated performances are currently being reviewed and, where necessary, will be adjusted to meet this rule.
Meet Documents
- Click Here for the Athlete and Spectator Handbook
- Click Herefor the Program of Events
- Click Here for the Technical Regulations (last updated 19/01/26)
- Click here for the Venue Map
For enquiries, contact the Capital Athletics Competition Coordinator at competition@capitalathletics.auor call 02 6247 1296.
