Stromlo Forest Park

From The Website:-

http://www.stromloforestpark.com.au/index.html

"Stromlo Forest Park is a world-class multi-use, recreational sporting facility available to both recreational and professional users.

Built as a result of the devastating 2003 bushfires that destroyed the Stromlo Forest, it boasts a purpose built event pavilion, criterium cycling circuit, grass cross country running track and mountain bike tracks to suit any level of rider.

Stromlo Forest Park also has various trails suitable for equestrian riders, runners and walkers keen on exploring the Canberra countryside.

Only ten minutes drive from the city, Stromlo Forest Park will be available to the public at most times."

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During the Official Opening Day of the criterium cycle circuit, a series of running races were conducted by the ACT Cross Country Club.
Fleuro Stu won the 4 lap circuit of the cycle track, which I also ran, and Forerunner Man measured close to 4.95 km.

However, a run today at a more leisurely pace and Forerunner Man measured 1.191 km, close enough to the indicated 1200 m length of the circuit.

If I hadn't chosen a runner's line then FM would have measured 1200 metres, I could see that on the side of the track there were white paint lines every 100 metres.

The map on Google puts the distance as 1200m.!!

The running grass circuit is not yet available for use, and it is expected to be October next year, before the oversown grass track is ready.

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From The Website:-

"It is planned that the Chief Minister for the Australian Capital Territory Government, Mr Jon Stanhope MLA, will officially open the Cross Country Running Tracks in October 2007.

The reason for the extended opening period is to ensure the turf has matured and root growth is sufficient to allow running on the surface without causing detrimental effect to the running surface."

Until Next Time.