Women's and Girls' Jogalong
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Description
Organiser: Canberra Runners
The Women's and Girls' Jogalong in Canberra, hosted by Canberra Runners, takes place monthly at Weston Park, with the next event on Sunday, 7 December 2025.
Participants can choose from three distances: a 6 km handicap event for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals; a 3 km event open to women, girls, and boys aged 12 years and under; and a 2 km mini-jog for boys and girls aged 12 years and under. All routes follow dirt tracks and bike paths within Weston Park.
The event promotes participation and enjoyment, encouraging women and girls to stay active in a welcoming, social atmosphere. It has a 40+ year history and uses a handicap system in the 6 km race to support runners of varying experience levels. New participants should report to registration before the start.
Events start at 8:00 AM during spring and summer (October to April) and at 9:00 AM during autumn and winter (May to September).
Entry is free for Canberra Runners members. Non-members are welcome with a fee of $15 for adults and $5 for those under 18 years.
For detailed information, including registration and start times, please visit the official Canberra Runners website.
Distances:
Kids' (12 yrs & under) 2K
3K
6K
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