Athletics Auckland will be putting on a 10,000m Race on Sunday 30th October at AUT Millennium.

– The race start time is 8:30pm and will be held under lights on the North Harbour Bays Track at 17 Antares Place, Rosedale.

– The race is three races in one race for Senior Women, Senior Men and Junior Men from around NZ wishing to attempt a qualifying time for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, Australia on 18 February 2023.

– This race is open to all racers who believe they can qualify.

– Senior Women running at 34 min pace, running at approximatley 80 / 81 seconds per 400m.

– Senior Men will be running at 29 – 29:30 pace, 70 / 71 seconds per lap.

– Junior men will be running at 31:30 pace, 76 seconds per lap.

– Entry will be restricted to Junior Men capable of running sub 32 minutes, to Senior Women capable of running sub 34:30 and Senior Men capable of running sub 29:45.

Please complete the entry form on the AAI Web page. Entry is free.

A special thank you to the team at North Harbour Bays Athletics for the venue, very much appreciated.

Background Information and Selection Policy

Sections 4 and 7 are particularly relevant, especially as there is no automatic selection for Bathurst – This can be in the note under section7.2 d)

7.2. d) Note: The placing and performance standard must both be achieved relevant to the age group the athlete will be on 31 December 2023 during the Qualification Period.

4 Selection Considerations

4.1 For an athlete to be considered for selection in an individual event for the 2023 WAXCCs based on results during the Qualification Period, they must have achieved the following relevant Performance Standard:

Event and Performance Standard

Junior Men 32:00

Senior Women 34:30

Senior Men 29:45

4.3 Track performances must be achieved during competitions organised or authorised in conformity with rules set by WA, its Area Associations, or its Member Federations.

So, while this says 10km, Selection Considerations rule 4.3 confirms track events and therefore 10,000m is allowed as a qualifying distance. As the event is being put on by AAI, it will qualify and conform to WA and ANZ rules.

Course and Details