Perth Track Classic

  • Event Dates
    14 February 2026
  • Profile

    The Perth Track Classic returns in 2026 after a successful hosting in 2025 following five year hiatus from the Australian domestic athletics scene.

    The event will be a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet which garners Category C points for World Athletics Rankings.

    The Perth Track Classic dates back to 1986 under various names including the Swan Challenge, Perth Invitational, Burswood Casino Challenge, Fruit ‘N Veg Classic, Optus Grand Prix Perth, Bankwest Grand Prix and Telstra A-Series.

    The meet is conducted by Australian Athletics.

    2026 EVENTS:

    Men: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 5000m, 110m H, Pole Vault, Long Jump, High Jump, Javelin, 100m Ambulant

    Women: 100m, 200m, 400m, 1500m, 100m H, 400m H, Pole Vault, Triple Jump, Discus, 100m Ambulant

  • Venue
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      WA Athletics Stadium

      1 Review
      The WA Athletics Stadium was opened in 2009 to replace the ageing Perry Lakes Stadium. It hosted the 2010 Australian Championships and host often hosted a significant a domestic series meet each season. The track surface is Mondo and was last resurfaced in 2023. The track is managed by Venues West and is available for use from 6am to 9pm Read more…




Upcoming Events

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    Sydney Track Classic – CANCELLED IN 2026

    No Reviews
    28 February 2026
    The Sydney Track Classic is the premier invitational high performance athletics meet annually held in Sydney. The meet has been cancelled for the 2026 season, due to the resurfacing of SOPAC not being complete in time for the meet to be held. The meet is a World Athletics Continental Challenger meet which accrues Category D points for World Athletics Rankings. Read more…
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    Hobart Track Classic

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    28 February 2026
    Elite athletics is returning to the Apple Isle with the Hobart Track Classic, set for Saturday, 28 February at Domain Athletics Centre. Back on the national calendar for the first time since 2016 when the Briggs Athletics Classic was last held, and occurring as a result of the cancellation of the Sydney Track Classic, the meet will be staged as Read more…
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    NSW Junior Championships

    No Reviews
    12 March 2026
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    15 March 2026
    The NSW Junior Championships are conducted in age groups from Under 13 through to Under 20 are is the pinnacle state event for junior athletes, with athletes from Little Athletics Centres and Athletics NSW Clubs eligible to compete. Competition is conducted in two-year age brackets, with athletes needing to be under the relevant age at 31 December in the year Read more…

Nearby

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    WA Athletics Stadium

    0.14 km
    1 Review
    The WA Athletics Stadium was opened in 2009 to replace the ageing Perry Lakes Stadium. It hosted the 2010 Australian Championships and host often hosted a significant a domestic series meet each season. The track surface is Mondo and was last resurfaced in 2023. The track is managed by Venues West and is available for use from 6am to 9pm Read more…
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    McGillvray Oval

    0.57 km
    4 Reviews
    McGillvray Oval is located at UWA Sports Park at the University of Western Australia in Perth. The grass track is well maintained and features an additional straight for sprints on the outside of the home straight. The venue also has long jump pits with grass runways and throwing cages. The venue is managed by UWA Sport. The venue placed 4th Read more…
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    Charles Riley Memorial Reserve

    9.77 km
    No Reviews
    Charles Riley Memorial Reserve is a seasonal grass track located in Perth. The track is marked from October to March and is used predominantly for Little Athletics. The venue is named after the first Anglican Archbishop of Perth and Chaplain General of the Australian Military (1914-1918), Charles Riley. The venue is managed by the City of Sterling. Read more…