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Choose between a half marathon on a mix of forestry trails and single track with spectacular views of Canberra and surrounds, or a 12 km course with 8 km of continuous single track in the native forest. The half marathon course provides 680 metres of elevation, including an ascent of the formidable Mt Amungula, while the 12 km includes over 320 metres of climb. |
The Course |
Starting and finishing at the Wamboin Community Hall, runners will head out and back along Bingley Way (sealed bitumen) for 1.3 km before entering Kowen Forest. The half marathon consists of mostly dirt forestry trails with three sections of single track totalling 2.5 km, while the 12 km course comprises of 8km of continuous single track in native forest. |
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Mandatory Gear |
All participants must carry the following mandatory gear for safety reasons. Everyone will participate in a mandatory gear check on the day, before they can collect their race number:
If an entrant does not have any of these mandatory gear items unfortunately, they will not be allowed to start the race for their own safety. It is the responsibility of the participant to ensure they have all the required gear at the event. |
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New Year’s Resolution Run 2026
Date: Third Sunday in January
Location: Wamboin Community Hall, 112 Bingley Way, Wamboin, NSW
Entries will open towards the end of 2025
Event Program
| 5:30am | Registration/Gear check opens |
| 6:10am | Pre-race briefing – 21.1km |
| 6:30am | 21.2km half marathon start |
| 7:10am | Pre-race briefing – 12km |
| 7:30am | 12km trail run start |
| 9:30am | Presentations |
Cut off times:
Half marathon – 4.5 hours
12km – 4.5 hours
| 2025 RACE INFORMATION (MAPS, GPS) |
Entry Fees
| 21.1km half marathon | Early bird
1-16 January 2025 |
| 12km | Early bird
1-16 January 2025 |
Race Records
| Half Marathon | Male – Adrian McLean 1:31:18 (2021) Female – Louise Sharp 1:43:44 (2023) |
| 12km | Male – Sota Maehara 0:49:29 (2023) Female – Sarah King 0:58:35 (2025) |
| Past Race Results |
Cancellation, refund, entry transfer, change of distance
Partial refund
Entrants who wish to cancel their registration due to illness/injury/family or work commitments may apply to receive a refund of the entry fee less an administration fee of $15 while entries are still open. Please email kowentrailrun@gmail.com and include your name, the event you have entered, and your registration number (emailed to you when you entered). No refunds will be given for applications after entries close.
Transfer of entry to a future Kowen Trail Run event
Sorry, we are unable to change your entry to a future Kowen Trail Run event. You will need to cancel your entry (as above) if you are unable to participate in the event.
Transfer of entry to another participant
Entrants can transfer their registration to another person online using the registration system, only while entries are still open. There is an administration fee of $10 for this online entry transfer and any entry fee transfers will need to be sorted between the two parties.
Changing your event distance
Changing to a shorter distance: Entrants can transfer their registration to a shorter distance online using the registration system, only while entries are still open. No refund will be given where the change is to a cheaper entry fee event.
Changing to a longer distance: Entrants can transfer their registration to a longer distance online using the registration system, only while entries are still open. Entrants will need to pay the difference in entry fees plus an administration fee of $10 for this online change of distance.