Event Overview
The Stromlo Running Festival is held at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra, ACT, across 14–15 November 2026. The program includes six events: 5km, 10km, 15km, 30km, 42.2km and a 2.5km kids run. It is positioned as a weekend format with multiple start times, giving athletes options from short introductory runs through to a full marathon, all based from the same venue.
What the Course Demands
With several distances across the weekend, pacing and decision-making change meaningfully between events, particularly as runners move from the shorter races into the 30km and marathon. Expect the key challenge to be sustaining steady output over longer durations while managing effort on variable terrain within the park setting. For shorter courses, the demand is more about controlled speed and avoiding early overreach.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits runners who prefer having multiple distance options in one weekend and those who like a central race hub environment. It works for first-time participants choosing 5km to 15km, as well as experienced runners targeting longer endurance formats over 30km or the marathon. Families are also accommodated through the dedicated kids run.
