The Wamboin Trail Runners are proud to host the Kowen Trail Run. Held in association with the Australian Mountain Running Association, the Kowen Trail Run consists of two races per year held on the third Sunday of January and June, in conjunction with the Wamboin Home Produce Market. The runs …
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The Wamboin Trail Runners are proud to host the Kowen Trail Run. Held in association with the Australian Mountain Running Association, the Kowen Trail Run consists of two races per year held on the third Sunday of January and June, in conjunction with the Wamboin Home Produce Market. The runs are held in the Kowen Forest 20 km east of Canberra, which start and finish at the Wamboin Community Hall in conjunction with the Wamboin Produce Market.
Running Surface
Sealed bitumen for 1.3 km at the start and finish of the half marathon and 12 km trail run.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 8 km of continuous single track in native forest.
Aid Stations
Aid stations are located 3-8 km apart. The half marathon has five aid stations and the 12 km has three aid stations. All aid stations have water and lollies. Participants must carry a water bottle or bladder which can be refilled during the event as there will be no cups provided. For more information on location of aid stations for each event please refer to the course map.
Time Limits
Time limits are necessary for personal safety. A four hour thirty minute time (4h30m) limit applies to the half marathon and 12 km events and persons not finishing within the time limit will be disqualified.
The Kowen Trail Run is a non-profit event with proceeds going to the Wamboin Rural Fire Brigade.
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A Tough and rewarding Trail Run.
This is a small community event organised by runners for runners to show off the natural beauty of the area. Proceeds from the event go to support the local Womboin … MORE
This is a small community event organised by runners for runners to show off the natural beauty of the area. Proceeds from the event go to support the local Womboin Bush Fire Brigade.Due to the profile of the organisers the event drew entries from Sydney and Melbourne.
The rewards you get from the event are personell. There are no finishers medals. However if you left early or were very unlucky you missed a prize from the lucky draw pool.
The day was hot and the course challenging, but it was really worth the effort.
If you are in Canberra next January and enjoy running trails, do it.
There is also a winter edition in June.