About this event
Join the Newcastle Cross Country Club's **12th event: Botanic Gardens** on **Saturday, June 20, 2026**, at the stunning Hunter Region Botanic Gardens in Heatherbrae, NSW, Australia. This race is part of an exciting weekly series held across diverse venues in the Hunter Region, featuring varied terrains from roads to bushland.
Spanning 140 hectares of preserved natural bushland, the gardens—opened to the public in 1986—are thoughtfully designed, developed, and maintained by dedicated volunteers through a non-profit organization. Runners can choose from graded distances, typically including short (2-3 km), medium (4-7 km), and long (6-12 km) options, completed over one, two, or three scenic loops.
Club membership is required to participate and is open to all ages 6 and older. Complete your online membership registration by 12 midnight on the Friday before the event, and nominate your preferred distance during weekly run registration by the same deadline.
Distances:
Graded:
3K
6K
9K
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