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Box Hill Athletic Club Announces 2026 Season Track Schedule

The club outlines its upcoming track meets and training access at the Box Hill Athletics Track.

By Box Hill Sport Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Box Hill Athletic Club has released details for its 2026 season, including the Box Hill Burn on 19 February 2026 and the Box Hill Classic on 5 March 2026. These graded events feature 800m, 1500m and 3000m races at the Box Hill Athletics Track.

Club Events Draw Local Participation

The season builds on the club's established role in hosting annual meets that support squad and one-on-one training for track and field athletes. The Box Hill Athletics Track remains open for these sessions while also staging the listed competitions.

Additional Local Runs Complement Club Calendar

Decathlon Run Club Melbourne offers a free 7km trail run on 4 October 2026 starting at 9 AM from Decathlon Box Hill at 249 Middleborough Road. The Mother’s Day Classic 2026 takes place at Hagenauer Reserve, 15 Hillside Parade, Box Hill North 3129, as a fun run and walk supporting breast and ovarian cancer research.

Junior Pathway Runs Through Winter Into Summer

Box Hill Little Athletics Centre conducts its Track and Field season from mid-September to mid-March, ending with the State Track and Field Championships. This program provides a direct route for younger athletes into the senior club environment at the same track facility.

Interested runners and families can check the Box Hill Athletic Club site for entry details on the February and March meets, while the October trail run requires no cost to join at the Decathlon location. The Little Athletics season opens registration closer to mid-September.

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