Stromlo Running Festival 2026

Stromlo Forest Park defines this event's terrain: wide trails, open slopes, with Mt Stromlo nearby. The 17th SRF holds significance beyond a typical trail weekend, stemming from the 2003 bushfires and aiming to highlight community strength, resilience, and courage. It feels like a genuine running gathering, not a commercial event, with families, children, first-time runners, and experienced trail runners all present at the central area. The course follows the eastern lower slopes of Mt Stromlo, with rolling sections before the final kilometers descend towards the event hub and finish. Expect a firm, runnable trail suitable for running, offering "beautiful district views" not visible from street level. A specific rule: children under 13 require a supervising guardian, who must also be registered.