Stromlo Running Festival
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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.
