Welcome to Capital Athletics

Welcome to Capital Athletics, the home of athletics in the Australian Capital Territory and the surrounding region. Capital Athletics is affiliated with Little Athletics Australia and Athletics Australia and offers events and programs for all ages and abilities.

Capital Athletics is Hiring: Competitions & Pathway Coordinator The Competitions & Pathway Coordinator will be hands-on in the fast-paced world of athletics event management, ensuring seamless execution of competitions and logistics for state teams. The role is split across two key areas: Competition Management – Assist in delivering our competition calendar, including major athletics events, ensuring smooth execution of races, jumps, and throws. State Team Coordination – Support ACT’s best athletes in getting to national events, handling travel logistics, Read more

Capital Athletics Welcomes Two New Directors We’re excited to announce the appointment of Karen Billington and Vanessa Low to the Capital Athletics Board. Following a strong nomination process, both bring outstanding experience and a passion for athletics. Karen, a dedicated community sport advocate, and Vanessa, a Paralympic champion, will help shape the future of our sport. We look forward to their leadership in growing and strengthening athletics in the ACT! Read more

Final Wrap Up of the 2024/25 Capital Athletics Open & Under 20 Championships The 2024/25 Capital Athletics Open & U20s Championships delivered three thrilling days of high-performance athletics at the AIS Athletics Track. Records tumbled as Lachie Kennedy broke the Australian 60m record twice, while Para athlete Summer Giddings achieved a potential world record in the T35 long jump. ACT stars shone, with standout performances from Sierra Jaques, Misha Van Scheppingen, and Tim Fraser. Read more