VMA 6K/8K Cross Country Championship

Collingwood Athletics Track at George Knott Reserve hosts a masters-only cross country event in Clifton Hill. The VMA 6K/8K Cross Country Championship starts the winter series for the Browne Shield competition, giving it an early-season atmosphere where participants test their legs, spikes, and patience on the grass. The event features 6km and 8km cross country races. The field consists of athletes aged 30 and over, with entry requiring Victorian Masters Athletics affiliation. The crowd will likely be runners who know how to race and appreciate a club atmosphere.