Event Overview
The Cooleman Clip is Race 1 of the Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Series, scheduled for Sunday 26 April 2026. It is held on Canberra’s south side, using routes along Cooleman Ridge, with the start and finish at Chapman Oval in Chapman, ACT. The event offers three distance options—2.2km, 5km and 9.6km—with a 10am start. On-the-day registration is available at the venue before the start time.
What the Course Demands
This opening round is built around sustained changes in gradient and frequent turns as the courses move between ridgeline sections and surrounding tracks. Even the shorter option uses a multi-lap format, while the longer routes add more time on undulating trails and steeper pinches. Expect sections where rhythm is interrupted by short climbs, descents and narrow singletrack, so pacing and foot placement need steady attention throughout.
Who This Event Suits Best
Cooleman Clip suits runners who want a shorter-to-mid distance trail event with clear distance choices on the same morning. The 2.2km option fits newer trail runners or those returning to racing, while the 5km and 9.6km options suit athletes comfortable with repeated elevation changes and variable terrain underfoot. It can work well as an early-season benchmark within a multi-race series format.
