Marathon races near Palmerston

Stromlo Forest Park provides a trail-festival atmosphere: purpose-built running and cycling terrain, views in every direction, and the sense of space desired when pinning on a bib. SRF2026 marks its 15th anniversary, with roots deeper than a normal race milestone. "A run Steeped in History" connects to the community’s strength, resilience, and courage following the 2003 bushfires. Expect a broad weekend rather than a single start-line crush, with multiple course options, kids racing, and families around the venue. The course detail here is less about named climbs and more about moving through Stromlo with "Nature at your side, movement in your body," then finding your own rhythm: "Your race. Your pace. Your moment."