The Down Under International Cross Country Meet is a 5K Challenge as part of the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, which is officially accredited by Athletics Australia and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAFF). 5K Challenge times will be determined using an electronic chip timing system. Event coverage will be accessible to people anywhere in the world via a live webcast. Each 5K Challenge participant will receive a t-shirt and commemorative medal. Each year of 4,000 participants from all over the world compete in this race.
The second race is the Down Under All-American Cross Country 5K Challenge which is in its 14th year and taks place at Pizzey Park. Individual and team scores will be counted. The first 10 finishers in each age group will be counted, and the first 5 finishers from each team count towards the team score. Medals and trophies for this race will be presented at the Down Under Sports Awards Dinner. Practices are scheduled by your coach while on this trip.
| 2012 Tournament Package: | ||
|---|---|---|
| June 24 | - | July 2 |
| June 25 | - | July 3 |
| Hawaiian Retreat Option: | ||
| July 2 | - | July 5 |
| July 3 | - | July 8 |
