Stromlo Running Festival

As the STROMLO Running Festival enters its fourth year, there are again a number of exciting changes made to try and improve the event for 2012. STROMLO will take place in Canberra on the weekend of the 17th-19th February 2012. On-site camping and caravan facilities will again be provided for those participants seeking an unique opportunity to submerse themselves in a weekend crammed full of running, seminars, presentations, and socialising. Organised by Run For Your Life in conjunction with Robert de Castella and the YMCA of Canberra Runners Club, the weekend promises to build on the reputation of the first three years.

Individual entry into single events continues in 2012, so if you would just like to participate in a single event you now have that option. The all-inclusive package with camping and entry into all events is still available for those looking for the complete weekend. A third option of entry into all the weekend’s activities, but without camping is also available. In 2012 catering will not be offered as part of an inclusive entry, however there will still be food available to purchase on-site, and BBQs will be provided for those who wish to cook for themselves!

The first major change for 2012 is the re-allocation of prize money in the Age-Sex Adjusted Cross Country. In total $7,000 in prize money will be available for the fastest teams and the number of team members required to yield a result in this category has been reduced to 10, however there is no limit to the number of runners in your team, your 10 best scorers will simply count towards your team result. There is still $4000 available for individual runners, so now there are some major incentives for all runners. The handicaps and rules for the event are based on your age and gender and can be found here.

The second major change for 2012 will be the addition of a 12-hour event for the ultra runners. The 12-hour will start on Saturday evening and finish on Sunday morning.

The timetable for 2012 will be similar to 2011, i.e. with the Schools Challenge, Welcome Run and Criterium Track race on Friday evening. The Age-Sex Adjusted Cross Country, along with the Sparke Helmore Corporate and Sporting Challenge will be the highlight of Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon will feature the Mt Stromlo Race, and the Lightning Strike events will again be held on Sunday morning.

Due to the lack of interest in the evening entertainment in previous years, this will no longer occur in 2012. But we are happy to announce that the seminars and presentations proudly sponsored by the Gold Coast Airport Marathon will again continue in 2012 with another exciting line up of presenters.

There are seven different running events to choose from over the weekend; providing variety and choice for every single runner, regardless of ability or experience. Catering will be provided on-site and will offer a selection of meals at affordable prices. BBQs will also be available for those wanting to cook their own meals.

So whether you are looking for a great weekend away; an event to finish off your summer; or your final training preparation for the 6-foot Track Marathon – the STROMLO Running Festival is the event for you.

In 2012 the Stromlo Running Festival will offers the following events:

• Mizuno Lightning Strike 30km
• Mizuno Lightning Strike 10km
• Australian Age-Sex Adjusted Cross Country Championships (7.5km)
• Mountain Race (3.6km)
• Criterium Track Race (1.2km)
• STROMLO 12 Hour Race
• Welcome Run (6km)
• Sparke Helmore Corporate and Sporting Challenge (30 minutes)
• Primary Schools Challenge (20 minutes)
• High Schools Challenge (30 minutes)

The event will also incorporate other activities including:

• Guest Lectures on Injury Prevention, Training, and Nutrition proudly sponsored by the Gold Coast Airport Marathon
• Practical Training Sessions on Core Stability and Running Technique
• Affordable On-site Camping and Catering

Early bird entries will be taken from the 1st of October through to the 30th of November. Entry fees will then increase to standard entry prices from 1st December 2011 until 31st January 2012. Late entries will be taken from the 1st of February up until the event weekend, but with an additional cost as outlined below.

Camping sites for the weekend will be either as part of the all-inclusive package or at a further cost of $20 per person ($50 for a family with 2 adults and up to 6 children). Caravan sites will be available for $80 per caravan. Clubs or groups, who have more than 20 registered participants camping on-site, will receive a full refund of the combined camping payments paid as a lump sum to the club or group.

Please Note: The 'All Inclusive plus Camping' package provides entry into all events held over the course of the weekend, camping or caravan site and entry in the Percy Cerutty Award. The 'All Inclusive Entry' package provides entry into all events held over the course of the weekend and inclusion in the Percy Cerutty Award.

Early Bird Entry (1st October 2011 – 30th November 2011)

• All Inclusive plus Camping
  • Adult - $95
  • Under 20 - $65
  • Family (up to four people) - $225
• All Inclusive Entry
  • Adult - $75
  • Under 20 - $45
  • Family (up to four people) - $195
• Individual Event Entries
  • Lightning Strike 30km: $40 ($30 for under 20's)
  • Lightning Strike 10km: $25 ($15 for under 20's)
  • Criterium Track Race: $10
  • Age/Sex Adjusted Cross Country Championship: $20 ($15 for under 20's)
  • Mountain Run: $10
  • Injinji STROMLO 12 Hour Race
    • AURA member solo: $60
    • Non-AURA member solo: $66
    • AURA member of 2 person relay team (6 hours each): $60
    • Non-AURA member of 2 person relay team (6 hours each): $66
    • AURA member of 4 person relay team (3 hours each): $60
    • Non-AURA member of 4 person relay team (3 hours each): $66

Standard Entry (1st December 2011 – 31st January 2012)

• All Inclusive plus Camping
  • Adult - $100
  • Under 20 - $75
  • Family (up to four people) - $245
• All Inclusive Entry
  • Adult - $80
  • Under 20 - $55
  • Family (up to four people) - $215
• Individual Event Entries
  • Lightning Strike 30km: $50 ($40 for under 20's)
  • Lightning Strike 10km: $35 ($20 for under 20's)
  • Criterium Track Race: $15 ($10 for under 20's)
  • Age/Sex Adjusted Cross Country Championship: $25 ($20 for under 20's)
  • Mountain Run: $15 ($10 for under 20's)
  • Injinji STROMLO 12 Hour Race
    • AURA member solo: $60
    • Non-AURA member solo: $66
    • AURA member of 2 person relay team (6 hours each): $60
    • Non-AURA member of 2 person relay team (6 hours each): $66
    • AURA member of 4 person relay team (3 hours each): $60
    • Non-AURA member of 4 person relay team (3 hours each): $66

Late Entry (1st February 2012 – 19th February 2012)

• All Inclusive plus Camping
  • Adult - $120
  • Under 20 - $90
  • Family (up to four people) - $280
• All Inclusive Entry
  • Adult - $100
  • Under 20 - $70
  • Family - $250
• Individual Event Entries
  • Lightning Strike 30km: $60 ($45 for under 20's)
  • Lightning Strike 10km: $40 ($25 for under 20's)
  • Criterium Track Race: $20 ($10 for under 20's)
  • Age/Sex Adjusted Cross Country Championship: $30 ($20 for under 20's)
  • Mountain Run: $20 ($15 for under 20's)
  • Injinji STROMLO 12 Hour Race
    • AURA member solo: $80
    • Non-AURA member solo: $88
    • AURA member of 2 person relay team (6 hours each): $80
    • Non-AURA member of 2 person relay team (6 hours each): $88
    • AURA member of 4 person relay team (3 hours each): $80
    • Non-AURA member of 4 person relay team (3 hours each): $88

Under 20 is classified as those with a birthday after 17 February 1992, ie. you are still under 20 years of age on the first day of the festival (17 February 2012).