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Stromlo Running Festival

Name: Stromlo Running Festival
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-11-15
Location: Stromlo Forest Park

Stromlo Forest Park, Australia • 14-15 Nov 2026

Stromlo Running Festival

Stromlo Running Festival is a two-day trail running event held at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra on 14 and 15 November 2026. The festival offers a range of trail distances and a dedicated kids run, set within a purpose-built running and cycling facility.

5 km trail
10 km trail
15 km trail
30 km trail
42.2 km trail marathon
2.5 km kids run

The event is presented as inclusive and family friendly and is indexed for ITRA/UTMB. The University of Canberra Recovery Hub will return to provide free post-run support staffed by physiotherapy students under supervision. Organisers acknowledge volunteers and note the festival’s connection to community resilience following the 2003 bushfires.

Ownership of the festival has transferred to Race Hub Australia while the outgoing team remains involved to support the transition. Stromlo Forest Park is described as a purpose-built venue with on-site amenities. The park offers 487 paid parking spaces and a free 15 minute drop-off zone. Transport information indicates the venue is accessible to local, interstate and international travellers, and there are multiple accommodation options in Canberra and surrounding areas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Stromlo Forest Park

Race information

Website

Marathon

Trail Marathon

30 km

15 km

10 km

5 km

2.5km Kids

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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