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23.01.2022 [9 weeks to go Monday update] We’ve hit the single digit countdown We love the trail running community and how happy and optimistic they are! Lots of regos coming through as the spring weather turns it on. The way the numbers are tracking we expect to SELL OUT - you heard it here first so get in and nab some of those last start wave spots. ... https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=40095 NB: please thoroughly read the T&C’s before committing. We continue to work with authorities to make this happen but the future is uncertain. We can only plan and hope for the best in this current climate This week - Have you thought about making a weekend out of your SRF run? Book accom with our partner Mercure Canberra for the best rates and cancellation policies. Just mention STROMLO when booking - Reminder: get your rego in before Oct 9 for a personalised name bib - Tell us what your most memorable finish line is for your chance to win a $100 2XU online store credit. Separate post will be out today! Start wave updates: SRF10: A little over 100 places left Remaining: 6.00, 9.30, 10.00am Booked out: 6.30, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00am SRF30: less than 60 places Remaining: 8.40am Booked out: 7.00, 7.20, 7.40, 8.00, 8.20am SRF50: less than 50 places Remaining: 6.40am Booked out: 6.00, 6.20am

23.01.2022 Running into the weekend like... Be safe, be positive, be kind, and enjoy your recreational time with nature. Will you be one of the last 25% to grab an entry?... https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=40095 See more

23.01.2022 [SRF2020 Highlights] "Running is a wonderful metaphor for life. You can’t stop, you can’t quit. You get knocked down, you got to get back up. You got to keep putting one foot in front of the other - Rob de Castella, SRF co-founder We’re not crying, you’re crying! All the feels with our wrap vid for SRF2020!... Strength. Courage. Resilience. Community. We love you and thank each and every one of you for your support and participation this year. An event like SRF is an incredible team effort and we would like to recognise everyone that helped us make it a reality in these challenging times. #1 our volunteers need we say more! They are the heart and soul of SRF. Those cowbells! Partners: Century Strength & Conditioning The Indigenous Marathon Foundation Hammer Nutrition Australia Mercure Canberra 2XU ACT Government Venues: Stromlo Forest Park National Arboretum Canberra Shout outs: ABC News Ablaze Printing Alexandra Orme Photography - Branding BoomBox2U Canberra Hire Canberra Sports & Entertainment Group (Dan, Lifeline Canberra Cavalry) Cutline Civil & Excavation The Canberra Times Canberra Weekly CARE Traffic Management Coca-Cola Digital Marketing Insights GeoSnapShot Get First Aid Good Shout Grease Monkey The Handlebar Stromlo ITRA Australia Mavericks Print Officeworks Fyshwick OzzieCool The RiotACT Tempus Sports Timing Territory Traffic Engineering Pty Ltd WIN News Canberra Woolworths Canberra Airport Zackerbilks Jazz Band Zooper Dooper Ambassadors: Matt Robbie Oddette Blacklock Save the date: Nov 20-21, 2021 (How’s that perfect date)

23.01.2022 Virtual runners brief is live! Only 10mins long so chuck it on and give it a listen. https://youtu.be/8s2Oi6PC7BU This compliments the event guide ... https://issuu.com/centurystrong/docs/srf2020_event_guide_fa ***To reiterate you must start in your registered wave*** Bibs and timing chips have been printed and coordinated (a huge task thanks to Tempus Timing) according to this information and we also have strict capacity limits in each wave as part of our COVID safety plan. There are no changes possible.

22.01.2022 [5 weeks to go - race update sold out!] The weeks are flying past and we are down to just five weeks until SRF2020! We have been werk werk werking with authorities and suppliers galore to bring you a COVID-safe and memorable event and are excited by some of the new additions to this year including DJ, entertainment, buffs, free photos and live results. A big shout out this week to Ablaze Printing (https://ablazeprint.com.au/) who printed our bibs this week. Like many in th...e events industry, it’s been a tough year for them so give them a shout if you have an event (big or small) that needs racebibs and race numbers. This week - We are looking for talented event photographers (paid) Express your interest here Day 1: https://geosnapshot.com/events/srf2020-day1-11462 Day 2: https://geosnapshot.com/events/srf2020-day2-11499 - Congratulations to our 2XU Finish Lines competition winners Paola Stefani and Katie Van Kampen who were chosen at random and each receive a $100 online store credit - Triple check your mailing address, bibs will be posted on Nov 2 - Volunteers still needed, fill in your availability: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WJ6HLSJ

22.01.2022 [11 weeks to go Monday update] Legs 11 and hello Spring!! Canberra really turned on the charm over the last weekend of winter, which made for some fantastic training run conditions. We hope you got out there and enjoyed it. Our 10 & 30km distances will start to ramp up in popularity as the weeks tick down. Register now to avoid fomo: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=40095... As always we encourage current and future runners to read the T&C’s thoroughly: ttps://stromlorunningfestival.com.au/terms-and-conditions/ This week: - We have added a NEW key registration date: OCTOBER 9 will be the last day you can register to secure a personalised NAME on BIB. All registrations after this date until final cut off of NOV 1 will display a NUMBER ONLY. - SRF Partner Hammer Nutrition Australia have $1.95 gels on special until today 31 August 12 flavours to choose from! - Love gear? A new 2XU competition will be dropping this week! - Congratulations to Stephanie Sleen who was the luck winner of our SRF x Mercure Canberra Stay & Play competition Start wave updates: SRF10 Remaining: 6.00, 9.30, 10.00am Booked out: 6.30, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00am SRF30 Remaining: 8.20, 8.40am Booked out: 7.00, 7.20, 7.40, 8.00am SRF50 Remaining: 6.20 (almost gone), 6.40am Booked out: 6.00am

21.01.2022 [Partner post Tuesday] OzzieCool The name says it all really... They’re Australian, (Canberra-based in fact!), making beautiful and functional products to replace single use plastic items AND its their 1st birthday today ... OzzieCool worked with SRF last year to support our first ever cup-free event with their cool RunCup. A sustainable lightweight silicone, easy to hold, reusable and collapsible cup you can tuck in almost anywhere or clip with a handy carabiner. For RunCup and other great sustainable products visit their website and support local https://www.ozziecool.com.au #supportlocal #shoplocal #cbrtogether

20.01.2022 [12 weeks to go Monday update] Less than 3 months OMG Registrations continue to consistently come in with remaining places running down across all distances - under 400 left for all three events! Lock in your place now: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=40095... This week: - SRF x Mercure Canberra ‘Stay and Play’ winner will be announced. We had nearly 100 entries so great odds for someone to win their SRF weekend! Stay tuned! - We continue to work with authorities, partners and suppliers to bring you a happy and healthy event - We are pleased to confirm Get First Aid will be covering SRF again and we have had some very good discussions on additional 2020 procedures - It’s now less than 90 days to go which means the terms for refund requests have changed. Read more: https://stromlorunningfestival.com.au/terms-and-conditions/ Start wave updates: SRF10 Booked out: 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00am Remaining: 6.00, 6.30, 9.30, 10.00am SRF30 Booked out: 7.00, 7.20, 7.40, 8.00am Remaining: 8.20, 8.40am SRF50 Booked out: 6.00am Remaining: 6.20, 6.40am

20.01.2022 1 week to go!!! Are you ready? Everything you need to know is in the event guide: https://issuu.com/centurystrong/docs/srf2020_event_guide_fa NB: The compulsory health screen survey link will be sent on Monday Nov 16 via email and SMS. Make a note to ensure you you get this one done early!

19.01.2022 [8 weeks to go Monday update] Approaching sell out! Will you be one of these happy runners? Register: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=40095... NB: please thoroughly read the T&C’s before committing. Inside two months to go We hope you’re training is coming along well! Now is a good time to start testing out race strategies. The general rule of thumb is not to try anything new on race day, so use training runs to test out everything - snacks, hydration, gels, electrolytes, clothing, shoes, pacing strategies etc. SRF Sweep extraordinaire Coach Cronshaw has penned a great blog if you’re tackling your first ultra, though many of the points are relevant for our 30 & 10km too: https://vandbathletic.com.au/how-to-tackle-your-first-ultr/ This week - Book accom with our partner Mercure Canberra for the best rates and cancellation policies - Rego before Oct 9 for a personalised name bib Start wave updates: SRF10: Just over 100 places left Remaining: 6.00, 9.30, 10.00am Booked out: 6.30, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00am SRF30: less than 25 places Remaining: 8.40am Booked out: 7.00, 7.20, 7.40, 8.00, 8.20am SRF50: less than 25 places Remaining: 6.40am Booked out: 6.00, 6.20am

19.01.2022 [SRF2020 Podium] Congratulations to all who participated in this year's Stromlo Running Festival! Results have been confirmed and we are pleased to announce the overall male and female podium places for 2020.... [SRF50] MALE Travis Haslam, 3:42:49 Mike Carroll, 3:46:30 Matt Gore, 3:50:21 FEMALE Kath Carty, 4:16:53 Gemma Jenkins, 4:16:57 Marijke Walshe, 4:42:37 [SRF30] MALE Brad Kahlefeldt, 1:57:34 Dominic Perry, 2:01:10 Scott Cummins, 2:05:21 FEMALE Claire Rayner, 2:25:23 Ellen Bradley, 2:45:44 Melissa Caldow, 2:46:54 [SRF10] MALE Bernardo Palma, 37:51 Bruce Graham, 38:24 James Mason, 39:59 FEMALE Monique Andrea, 45:59 Skye Sadler, 47:24 Alexandria Nicholls, 47:52 Our podium places also receive, thanks to our generous partners 2XU: 1st - $400 2XU online store credit 2nd - $200 2XU online store credit 3rd - $100 2XU online store credit #stromlorunningfestival #FinishLinesAreEverywhere

19.01.2022 SRF is using the Check In CBR App Download now ahead of race day. Google Play Store ... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details Apple App Store https://apps.apple.com/au/app/check-in-cbr/id1528515014

18.01.2022 Thanks to Canberra Weekly for the great article on this weekends event! https://canberraweekly.com.au/stromlo-running-festival-str/ Strength ... Resilience Courage Community The Indigenous Marathon Foundation See more

18.01.2022 15 minutes Did you catch the great segment on SRF2020 on WIN News Canberra last night? Listen to local Ambassador Matt Robbie talk about what drives him and see us present a giant novelty cheque to The Indigenous Marathon Foundation.... Huge thanks to Tara Cheyne MLA for attending, Mercure Canberra for providing a great venue, and Hammer Nutrition Australia, OzzieCool, and 2XU for the goodie bag swag! Video from SRF2019 Good Shout

17.01.2022 Free Photos! https://stromlorunningfestival.com.au/photos/ Our incredible photography team with GeoSnapShot have done an amazing job taking photos over our epic 50km of course and two-day event ... Pictures are currently uploading with 26 albums already. These will be complete in the next 48hrs. Download, share, and don’t forget to tag us! @stromlorunningfestival #runsrf

16.01.2022 Merch Alert! We know how much you love it and this merch supports our wonderful charity partner The Indigenous Marathon Foundation. You can buy online and pick up at the event this weekend in the below times: https://www.imf.org.au/merchandise-page/... 2020 marks the 10th year anniversary of the Indigenous Marathon Project and to celebrate IMF have designed these exclusive commemorative singlets and t-shirts. Get yours now and collect at SRF at following times: Friday 20th November 4.30pm-6.30pm Saturday 21st November 5.30am-12pm Sunday 22nd November 5.30am-12pm About the merch: This year’s T-shirt and singlet design is inspired by the 10 year anniversary of The Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) and the logo that heralds the Project’s significant milestone. The graphic elements include an abstract form of the number 10 across the bodice and within it, the names of all the Graduates from IMP’s inception in 2010 to 2019.

14.01.2022 [SRF alumni talent call] We are after a group of local runners to attend a pre-race event this Thursday 19 Nov 10.30-11.30am at the Mercure Canberra. Attendance may involve some filmed running opposite the hotel. Dress in past SRF shirts and run gear - if you have one included in your 2020 rego we can bring it along. ... Light refreshments and goodie bag with SRF visor included! Please DM us if you can attend

14.01.2022 [Volunteer Call-out] Online form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WJ6HLSJ Our SRF2019 vollie crew was one of the absolute highlights last year - let's do it again!... Volunteering is such a great way to connect with the community and experience an event from a different perspective.You'll be inspired by everyone you meet and help motivate, support, and encourage runners to achieve their best. Plus all volunteers receive a special SRF 2XU shirt!

12.01.2022 With our event rapidly approaching sellout, it’s time to start thinking about your race day gear. SRF is a cup free event so you’ll need a way to hydrate on course or carry your own. Check out our mates at OzzieCool for their handy RUNCUP and pick up on race day or have it posted to you prior. They’re a Canberra-based business, producing beautiful, sustainable products. Order yours at www.runcup.com.au

10.01.2022 Wow! SRF2020 is a sell out! We are humbled and excited for the support everyone has shown SRF2020, clearly you all want a win as much as we do in what has been a very tough year. If you'd still like to be involved, we are currently putting our volunteer schedule together. Add your availability on this form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WJ6HLSJ ... Those hoping to still snag an entry, there will be a pinned "Transfers" post put up shortly to keep one point of communication for those looking to buy/sell. Please refer to our T&C's for transfer details (https://stromlorunningfestival.com.au/terms-and-conditions/) See you all very soon, much love!

09.01.2022 Just a few hours left to enter SRF2020 so you can secure your personalised NAME BIB - these are going to print tomorrow. https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=40095 Regular rego cut off is Nov 1 unless sold out prior. All entries received after 11.59pm tonight will be number only

08.01.2022 [10 weeks to go Monday update] We are almost in single digit territory! 10 weeks to go coincides with #WomensHealthWeek. Did you know that SRF is a female-led (high five Mel, RD) race?! SRF is an inclusive and social event that promotes fun and connectivity through the amazing trails that Visit Canberra has to offer. This WHW we really encourage our female community to set a goal and join us Nov 21-22 - you won’t regret it!... This week - Reminder: get your rego in before Oct 9 for a personalised name bib - Shout out to our timing partner Tempus Sports Timing who are the bees knees! - 2XU competition to win $100 credit coming soon Start wave updates: SRF10: Less than 175 places Remaining: 6.00, 9.30, 10.00am Booked out: 6.30, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00am SRF30: less than 80 places Remaining: 8.40am Booked out: 7.00, 7.20, 7.40, 8.00, 8.20am SRF50: less than 65 places Remaining: 6.40am Booked out: 6.00am, 6.20am

08.01.2022 One week post SRF2020 already! We couldn’t have done it without the help of our exceptional volunteers, so much so they deserve their own video Good Shout

08.01.2022 [WIN with 2XU & SRF] What motivates you to reach the finish line? Tell us and you could win one of two $100 2XU online store vouchers thanks to our Apparel Partner 2XU (two times you)!... TO ENTER: 1. Like this post 2. Tell us in the comments what motivates you to reach the finish line 3. Share this post to complete your entry Entries close 8.00pm 30 October 2020. SRF is your destination event for incredible scenic courses with a friendly community of beginner to elite runners. Choose from 10km, 30km or our ultra-distance 50km with all events take in the beautiful sights of Canberra and surrounds including the incredible Brindabella Ranges. Visit www.stromlo.com.au for more info. It’s why we start, never why we stop. It’s the deals we make with ourselves the next lamp post, the next hill top, the next rep. Some lines we will cross today, and others are for tomorrow. Because finish lines are everywhere. Thank you to our Apparel Partner 2XU for the generous prizes. ----------------------------- T&C’s Competition runs from 8.00am Friday 25th September 2020 until 8.00pm Thursday 30th September 2020. This competition is a game of chance. The winner will be chosen at random from those who have liked the Stromlo Running Festival Facebook page, commented on the competition post and shared the competition post within the period of the competition. One entry per person. Online credit will be emailed as a code to use in the Australian 2XU online store. Credit cannot be redeemed for cash. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

07.01.2022 [6 weeks to go - race update - nearly booked out!] Will you be snapped by one of our SRF photographers on race day? Wear your best smile then download all your race photos for FREE after the event. We are now almost completely booked out with just a few places remaining in SRF10 so be quick: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=40095... NB: please thoroughly read the T&C’s before committing. This week - Three days left to secure a printed name bib! Check your details (first name) before Oct 9 or register now in SRF10 - Check you postal address before Nov 1 as all bibs will be posted out - Volunteers still needed. Fill in your availability: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WJ6HLSJ - Rate drop! Make it a staycation and book accom with our partner Mercure Canberra for as little as $119/night SRF10: Remaining: 10.00am x 33 Booked out: 6.00, 6.30, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00, 9.30am SRF30: Booked out: 7.00, 7.20, 7.40, 8.00, 8.20, 8.40am SRF50: Booked out 6.00, 6.20, 6.40am

07.01.2022 Congratulations to Stephanie Sleen who is the lucky winner of our Mercure Canberra x SRF Stay & Play prize Stephanie wins 2 nights accomodation on SRF weekend + 2 entries to SRF2020

07.01.2022 [13 weeks to go Monday update] Have you seen the blossoms?! Spring is definitely around the corner, although as always with Canberra they'll be a few icy stings in the tail of winter to go. Nonetheless we look forward in every aspect of life right now. Our 50km ultra marathon had a surge in regos over the weekend. It's not too late to aim high and train for this special event. As always we encourage current and future participants to throughly read the T&C's.... Register Now: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=40095 This week: - SRF x Mercure Canberra ‘Stay and Play’ competition ends on Friday. You got to be in it to win it! https://www.facebook.com/stromlorunningfestival/posts/3372419136175565 - Start thinking about your race day gear and nutrition. Use your training to test everything Start wave updates: SRF10 Booked out: 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00am Remaining: 6.00, 6.30 (almost gone), 9.30, 10.00am SRF30 Booked out: 7.00, 7.20, 7.40, 8.00am Remaining: 8.20 (almost gone), 8.40am SRF50 Booked out: 6.00am Remaining: 6.20 (almost gone), 6.40am

05.01.2022 Lesssss go! Stromlo Running Festival 2020 officially launched today at our Accommodation Partner Mercure Canberra. In attendance was Tara Cheyne MLA, a great crew of past and present SRF runners, our charity partner The Indigenous Marathon Foundation, and other special guests. We were so thrilled to present runner donations for 2020 totalling $5,000!!... Thank you to WIN News Canberra and The Canberra Times for attending and covering our launch and event. This is one great community! Photos: Alexandra Orme Photography

04.01.2022 Thanks The RiotACT for such a nice article about us! Only a few more sleeps!

04.01.2022 Results are live. Thank you so much to Tempus Timing! For timing queries email [email protected] Congratulations to everyone ... http://tempus.racetecresults.com/results.aspx Alexandra Orme Photography

03.01.2022 [Partner post Tuesday] Century Strength & Conditioning The team behind Century are SRF’s own race organisers Steve & Mel Bingley, Canberra region locals who joined forces with Deeks in 2019 to continue SRF’s incredible 10+ year legacy.... Since 2010, Steve and Mel have been providing Outdoor Bootcamp (and in the last couple of years App fitness) to the community. Their training is renowned for its science-based and results driven programming that is delivered in a supportive and structured way. Their team of coaches are extremely knowledgeable, educated, and motivating. Their community of athletes (you!) are diverse, incredibly inspiring to train with, and are all different fitness levels from beginner to elite To celebrate their 10th birthday, new athletes or athletes returning after 6+ months absence can sign up to their next outdoor bootcamp program for 50% off (save $107.50!). Use code: 10YRS-STRONG https://www.centurystrong.com.au/enrol

03.01.2022 Be in it to win it! Closes this Friday

02.01.2022 [Feedback gives us the opportunity to improve] If you were a participant in the 2020 30km or 50km event then your results have now been validated with ITRA - International Trail Running Association and a quality index survey available. This helps inform the ITRA community of what to expect from our longer distance races. You can also use the points and timings as qualifiers for other trail races including entry and start groups! Take the quality index survey now:... SRF30: https://itra.run/quality/228009/62149 SRF50: https://itra.run/quality/228009/62151 A more comprehensive official SRF survey will be sent out soon to help us plan for 2021 with a great prize up for grabs for one lucky responder!

02.01.2022 [Partcipant Health Screen Form] It’s race week and and if you’re registered for any of our events this weekend it means you need to do step 2 of the pre-race procedure from page 8 of the event guide. Fill in the compulsory health screen form now and help keep our event COVID-safe! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PFXKHBG

01.01.2022 Thank you The Canberra Times for coming along to day two of SRF2020 and the write up published today. So nice to see some of our incredible runners profiled and the great shots of them at the finish line! https://www.canberratimes.com.au//new-momentum-record-att/

01.01.2022 [7 weeks to go Monday update] Who got swag? We got swag! Medals are in the making and they are bling-a-ding-ding this year. We are also having buffs made which will be given out to every runner on entry.... There’s still time to set a goal and get your piece of swag. ** Extra places in some waves now open (see below) ** Register: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=40095 NB: please thoroughly read the T&C’s before committing. This week - Volunteers needed! Fill in your availability: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WJ6HLSJ - Enter our 2XU comp for your chance to win a $100 voucher: https://www.facebook.com/711675975583241/posts/3521199117964232/ - Make it a staycation and book accom with our partner Mercure Canberra - Rego before Oct 9 for a personalised name bib We have had some movement in the last week which has opened up a few extra spots in previously booked out timeslots. SRF10: Remaining: 6.00am x 25 9.00am x 4 9.30am x 5 10.00am x 71 Booked out: 6.30, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30am SRF30: Remaining: 8.00am x 3 8.40am x 5 Booked out: 7.00, 7.20, 7.40, 8.20am SRF50: Remaining: 6.40am x 3 6.20am x 5 Booked out: 6.00am