The Stromlo Running Festival is a popular running event held at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra, offering a range of distances for runners of different abilities. The event takes place in a scenic outdoor setting, with courses winding through the forest and open landscapes on the western edge of Canberra. Stromlo Forest Park is a purpose-built recreation area known for its cycling, mountain biking, running and outdoor sports facilities. The running festival provides a relaxed environment for participants while showcasing Canberra’s natural surroundings. Depending on the event, runners can choose from longer road and trail-style distances as well as shorter races. The surrounding parkland and nearby hills create an attractive backdrop, while Canberra’s accommodation, cafés, restaurants and cultural attractions make it easy to combine the race with a city break. The Stromlo Running Festival is well suited to runners looking for a combination of organised racing, outdoor recreation and Canberra’s scenic landscape.
