One of the changes for 2011 allows individual entry into single events over the STROMLO weekend. So if you would just like to participate in a single event, you now have that option. The all-inclusive package with camping, catering 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 or catering is also available. So now the choice is yours!
The second major change for 2011 is the combination of the de Castella Cross Country Invitational with the Australia Age-Sex Adjusted Cross Country Championships. This will provide a truly exciting event with $12,000 of prize money now up for grabs for all competitors in the event, including $2000 for the fastest group or club. The handicaps and rules for the event are based on your age and gender and can be found here.
Finally, there has been a small re-shuffle in the order of events with the Age-Sex Adjusted Cross Country Championships being moved to 9:30am Saturday morning, the Mountain Run setting off on Saturday afternoon and the Lightning Strike events changed to Sunday morning to allow interstate travellers more time to arrive in Canberra.
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. All of the weekend activities will be focused around the event hub located at the world-class facilities of Stromlo Forest Park.
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 2011 the Stromlo Running Festival will offers the following events:
* Mizuno Lightning Strike 30km
* Mizuno Lightning Strike 11km
* Australian Age-Sex Adjusted Cross Country Championships (7.5km)
* Mountain Race (3.6km)
* Criterium Track Race (1.2km)
* Orienteering
* 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:
* Pasta Party and Movie Night
* Festival Expo
* Gold Coast Airport Marathon lecture series on Injury Prevention, Training, and Nutrition
* 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 2010 until 31st January 2011. 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 and Catering' package provides entry into all events held over the course of the weekend, camping or caravan site, all meals from Friday evening till Sunday lunch 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 2010 – 30th November 2010)
* All Inclusive plus Camping and Catering
o Adult - $155
o Under 20 - $125
o Family (up to four people) - $450
* All Inclusive Entry
o Adult - $75
o Under 20 - $45
o Family (up to four people) - $195
* Individual Event Entries
o Lightning Strike 30km: $40
o Lightning Strike 11km: $25
o Criterium Track Race: $10
o Age/Sex Adjusted Cross Country Championship: $20
o Mountain Run: $10
o Orienteering: $10
Standard Entry (1st December 2010 – 31st January 2011)
* All Inclusive plus Camping and Catering
o Adult - $170
o Under 20 - $135
o Family (up to four people) - $475
* All Inclusive Entry
o Adult - $80
o Under 20 - $55
o Family (up to four people) - $215
* Individual Event Entries
o Lightning Strike 30km: $50
o Lightning Strike 11km: $35
o Criterium Track Race: $15
o Age/Sex Adjusted Cross Country Championship: $25
o Mountain Run: $15
o Orienteering: $15
Late Entry (1st February 2011 – 19th February 2011)
* All Inclusive plus Camping and Catering
o Adult - $200
o Under 20 - $150
o Family (up to four people) - $500
* All Inclusive Entry
o Adult - $100
o Under 20 - $70
o Family - $250
* Individual Event Entries
o Lightning Strike 30km: $60
o Lightning Strike 11km: $40
o Criterium Track Race: $20
o Age/Sex Adjusted Cross Country Championship: $30
o Mountain Run: $20
o Orienteering: $20
