Stromlo Running Festival

NOV

14-15

2026

Two days of trail running at Stromlo Forest Park with multiple course distances from a 2.5 km kids run to a full marathon, community support services and on-site event facilities.

14-15 Nov 2026

Stromlo Forest Park, Australian Capital Territory

Website Registration

Marathon 30 kilometers 15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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About the race

The Stromlo Running Festival takes place 14 and 15 November 2026 at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra. The event features multiple trail running courses and a kids run, and is presented with community and partner support including the ACT Government and the Indigenous Marathon Foundation.

Race formats listed for the festival:

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

Bibs, shirts and RUNCUP items are available for collection on the event eve at the Stromlo Forest Park event hub and again on event days prior to each race; participants are asked to allow ample time to collect. There will be no prize presentations on the day.

Event services and amenities mentioned by the organisers include a University of Canberra Recovery Hub offering free post-run support led by physiotherapy students, free race-day photography, on-site parking with 487 paid spaces plus a free 15 minute drop off zone, and a weekend schedule of community activities such as a shake-out run at Capital Brewing Co.

The festival emphasises community values including strength, resilience, courage and support from volunteers. The event is indexed by ITRA UTMB and lists local and national partners and sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.