Canberra Runners Winter Series: Goorooyaroo Off Road Half Marathon
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Organiser: Canberra Runners
The Goorooyaroo Off Road Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, 20 September 2025 and is organised by Canberra Runners as part of their prestigious Winter Series.
This challenging cross-country race features an out-and-back course along dirt roads that traverse the scenic Mulligans Flat and Goorooyaroo Nature Reserves. Participants can choose to run the full 21.1 km half marathon individually or as a relay team of two. A shorter 14 km option is also available.
The Winter Series runs annually on Saturdays from late April through mid-September, offering a variety of distances on bike paths, cross-country trails, and dirt roads. It includes three longer races: 16 km at West Basin, 16 km at Stromlo Forest Park, and the 21.1 km off-road half marathon at Goorooyaroo Nature Reserve.
Canberra Runners host multiple events each year ranging from shorter distances of 1.6 km up to half marathons and even a 100 km multi-stage race. The club warmly welcomes non-members to participate in all races for a nominal fee.
Distances:
14K
Half Marathon - solo/relay (team of 2)
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