Athletics | Curro Midrand Sagewood to host Gauteng provincial Cross-Country Championship

Curro Midrand Sagewood will host the Gauteng Provincial Cross-Country Championships on Saturday, 30 August 2025, in partnership with Gauteng Schools Athletics (GSA).

Over 2,800 athletes from across Gauteng to race for national team selection

More than 2,800 athletes from 15 education districts across the province will compete for coveted spots on Team Gauteng ahead of the SASA National Cross-Country Championships, scheduled for 4 October 2025 in White River, Mpumalanga.

A total of 120 athletes across various age categories will be selected to represent Gauteng at the national level, making this one of the most significant school sport events on the provincial calendar.

A purpose-built cross-country experience

Athletes will compete on Curro Midrand Sagewood's specially designed cross-country trail, meticulously redeveloped to meet official standards while maintaining its natural character. Set in Midrand's gently undulating landscape, the course features natural contours with gentle rises, short dips, and technical bends that demand smart pacing and agility from competitors.

"The Curro Midrand trail is a well-balanced blend of challenge, flow, and accessibility, tailored to test athletes across all age groups and levels of experience," explains Johann du Toit, Operational Head, Curro Midrand Sagewood.

The terrain combines compacted soil, grass stretches, and subtle trail features, providing ample space for strategic racing and safe group movement while staying true to cross-country's off-road essence.

Competition categories

The championship will accommodate athletes from Under-9 to Under-19 categories, including primary school, high school, and LSEN (Learners with Special Educational Needs) participants. Racing distances range from 2 km for the youngest competitors to 8 km for the senior boys, with 21 separate races scheduled throughout the day.

Competition begins at 09:30 with the Under-10 boys' 2 km race and concludes at 15:10 with the Under-19 boys' 8 km championship race. Athletes and coaches will have the opportunity to walk the route between 07:30 and 09:00 on race day.

 The heart of school sport development

"Cross-country running holds a special place in South African school sport, attracting athletes who excel through determination and resilience," du Toit explains. "It cultivates endurance, discipline, and competitive spirit qualities that define the athletes who take part. The sport continues to grow because it rewards effort and character as much as talent."

Event details

• Date: Saturday, 30 August 2025
• Time: 07:30 (route walk) – 15:10 (final race)
• Venue: Curro Midrand Sagewood

The championship follows months of preparation, with athletes earning their places through cluster and district-level competitions. Parents, coaches, and officials will gather to witness Gauteng's top cross-country talent, and for those selected to represent Team Gauteng, the event serves as a stepping stone toward national competition.