NSW State Cross-Country Championships 1997
7 June 1997Bass Hill, Sydney, NSW
Male (12km)
| Position | Name | Time |
| 1 | Dave Evans | 37:15 |
| 2 | Paul Arthur | |
| 3 | J Harrison |
Female (8km)
| Position | Name | Time |
| 1 | Elizabeth Miller | 28:41 |
| 2 | Joanne Cowan | |
| 3 | Angela Sheean |
Prior to the historic race, the crowded were treated to a parade of past winners, including three-time Olympian Albie Thomas and the 50th winner George Campbell, who took the 1947 race held in Centennial Park.
