Stromlo Running Festival takes place on Sat, Nov 14, 2026 in Canberra, Australia. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026
- Start
- Canberra 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 6-week plan to Stromlo Running Festival
The Peak phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Stromlo Running Festival is an annual destination trail event held at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra, offering multiple race distances ranging from 5km to a full marathon with sweeping views of the Brindabella ranges.
What this race demands
This marathon-distance trail event at Stromlo Forest Park requires sustained endurance across 42.2 kilometers of off-road terrain in Canberra. Athletes must manage pacing and fatigue over the full marathon distance.
Endurance capacity
Covering the full 42.2 kilometer marathon distance demands rigorous aerobic preparation and the ability to sustain forward motion for hours on trail surfaces.
Trail durability
Navigating an off-road course at Stromlo Forest Park places continuous eccentric loading on the lower limbs, requiring resilient muscle and joint conditioning.
Given the marathon duration, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain glycogen stores and sustain output.
Your road to race day
Race day at Stromlo Running Festival is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Stromlo Running Festival?
Stromlo Running Festival takes place on Sat, Nov 14, 2026 in Canberra, Australia.
How long is Stromlo Running Festival?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does Stromlo Running Festival demand?
This marathon-distance trail event at Stromlo Forest Park requires sustained endurance across 42.2 kilometers of off-road terrain in Canberra. Athletes must manage pacing and fatigue over the full marathon distance.
Who is Stromlo Running Festival for?
Stromlo Running Festival is open to all participants.
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