Burnie to Ridgley Mountain Classic 16.5km Handicap

Parklands, Australia • 12 Jul 2026

High on Penguin Burnie to Ridgley Mountain Classic 16.5km Handicap

The Burnie to Ridgley Mountain Classic is a 16.5 km handicap race organized by the Professional Cross Country Club of Tasmania (PCCCT). The event starts at Burnie Park, located on West Park Grove in Parklands, Tasmania. As a handicap event, participants are assigned specific starting times based on their ability, with the race brief and specific handicaps published in the days leading up to the race.

Participation in this event requires a PCCCT membership, which can be obtained on a seasonal or single-race basis. There is a minimum age requirement of 15 years to enter the 16.5 km distance. For younger competitors under the age of 15, the organization provides separate nominated time events.

Registration for the race is conducted exclusively online. All participants must register before the designated closing date, as entries are not accepted after this period. Information regarding the course layout and safety requirements is provided through a mandatory pre-race brief.

The race distance available for this event is: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 16.5 km

Race information

17 km
Mountain Classic Handicap
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