Barnes Cross CountryThe Barnes Cross Country Races are handicap races for both Community &amp; Club Members.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.Participants aged 16 and up can choose either a 3.75km run, a 3.75km Walk or a 5km RunUnder 16 (aged 14 &amp; 15) &amp; Under 14 (aged 12 &amp; 13) participants run 2.50kmUnder 12 (aged 8 to 11) participants run 1.25kmThere is a fun run for Under 8 participants. Entries are taken on the day for this fun run eventCompetition Numbers/Bibs will be provided on the day.For full race information, download the Information Document (pdf) to the left or see our website <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.athleticsotago.co.nz/">www.athleticsotago.co.nz</a>

Handicap 3.75km Run open to all genders, U18, U20, Seniors & Masters

Barnes Open 3.75km Run

Handicap 1.25km Run open to all genders between 8 years and U12

Barnes Open 1.25km

For Athletes registered Social with their center & club, and aged 8-13

2024-25 Registered SOCIAL Member Under 10, U 12 & U 14 (Aged 8-13)

For runners and walkers over the age of 15 who are not registered with an Athletics NZ Club.

2024-25 Community Entrant 16+

Handicap 2.5km Run open to all genders, U16 & U14

Barnes Open 2.5km

For runners and walkers aged betweeen 8 - 13, who are not registered with an Athletics NZ Club.

2024-25 Community Entrant Under 10, Under 12 & Under 14 (Aged 8-13)

For Athletes registered Social with their center & club

2024-25 Registered SOCIAL Member 16+

For Athletes who are registered Competitive with Athletics Otago & are aged between 8 & 13

2024-25 Registered Competitive Member Under 10, U 12 & U 14 (Aged 8 - 13)

Handicap 5km Run open to all genders, U18, U20, Seniors & Masters

Barnes Open 5km Run

For Athletes who are registered Competitive with Athletics Otago & are aged 14-15

2024-25 Registered COMPETITIVE Member Under 16 (Aged 14-15)

For runners and walkers aged 14-15 who are not registered with an Athletics NZ Club.

2024-25 Community Entrant Under 16 (Aged 14-15)

For Athletes registered Social with their center & club, and aged 14-15

2024-25 Registered SOCIAL Member Under 16 (Aged 14-15)

Handicap 3.75km Walk open to all genders, U18, U20, Seniors & Masters

Barnes Open 3.75km Walk

For Athletes registered Competitive with their centre & club

2024-25 Registered COMPETITIVE Member 16+

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