Glenhuntly Athletics Club provides athletes of all ages and abilities, including athletes with disabilities, with opportunities to compete across track and field, cross country, road running and race walking.
From regular inter-club competitions and specialist meets to championship events, members have the opportunity to represent the Hunters, strive for personal bests and achieve their competition goals.
Whether you’re stepping onto the track for the first time, chasing a personal best or competing at the highest level, there’s a place for you at Glenhuntly.
Events & Competition
Events and compeition are organised over two seasons the winter season and summer season. The winter season features cross country competitions through XCR, while the summer season includes a variety of inter-club track and field events through AVSL, as well as other track and field competitions, including specialist meets and championship events.
Glenhuntly athletes are also closely connected with the broader athletics community, with opportunities to participate in Victorian Athletic League (VAL), parkrun, Masters Athletics and Little Athletics.
AVSL is Athletics Victoria’s summer track and field competition, offering a wide range of track and field events on a weekly basis at venues across Victoria.
Athletes can choose which events they would like to compete in and earn points for Glenhuntly as they compete throughout the season.
To compete, you will need both a Glenhuntly Athletics Club membership and an Athletics Victoria membership.
Athletes can enter individual competitions on a pay-as-you-go basis, or purchase an AVSL or MAX package through Athletics Victoria.
XRC is Athletics Victoria’s winter cross-country competition is held throughout the winter.
Athletes compete in a varity of distances on cross-country and road racing. In the process athletes will earn points for the club.
XCR is fun way to callenge yourself and connect with your fellow teammates!
To compete, you will need both a Glenhuntly Athletics Club membership and an Athletics Victoria membership.
Athletes can enter individual competitions on a pay-as-you-go basis, or purchase an XRC or MAX package through Athletics Victoria.
A variety of championship events are available to athletes of all levels. Championship events take place throughout the year at both state and national levels.
Championship events include cross country, track and field, race walking, road running and marathon championships.
At Glenhuntly, we love relays and encourage all members to participate in the annual State Relay Championships!
Entry standards are required at the national level — an excellent goal for any member!
Throughout the summer season, a variety of specialist meets are available across specific events and disciplines. These events provide the perfect opportunity to achieve a personal best or chase a national qualifying standard.
Specialist meets include sprints and hurdles, throws, high jump, pole vault, middle-distance racing and race walking, with dedicated meets such as High Velocity, AV Throwers, Rare Air, Vic Milers and the Victorian Race Walking Club.
Athletes are typically seeded to encourage close competition and bring out everyones best. Meets can be held mid-week in the evening, with occasional weekend events.
Other Competitions
Glenhuntly athletes are closely connected with the wider athletics community, with opportunities to participate in a range of events and programs beyond the club’s regular competition calendar.
Victorian Athletic League (VAL) organises professional footrunning events across distances from 70m to 3200m. The most famous event on the VAL calendar is the Stawell Gift, which has been held since 1878 and is one of Australia’s most iconic professional running events.
Parkrun is a free, fun and friendly weekly 5km community event held at locations across Australia. Glenhuntly’s preferred parkrun venue is Karkarook Park, held at 8am every Saturday.
Glen Eira Masters offers fitness, fun and fellowship across a range of athletic activities for men and women aged 30 and over. Weekly meets are held from 7–9pm on Tuesday evenings at Duncan Mackinnon Athletic Track throughout the year.
Little Athletics provides children aged 5–15 with a fun, inclusive and community-based introduction to athletics, offering opportunities to develop skills and enjoy competition in a supportive environment.
Victorian Athletic League
Park Run
Glen Eira Masters
Little Athletics Associations
