Robert de Castella Cross Country Running Track
Conditions of Use
This Cross Country Circuit is a dedicated running circuit designed for competition, training and recreation. To assist all users, please follow the Conditions of Use and adhere to any other instructions from Stromlo Forest Park Management.
CONDITIONS OF USE
- Always run in a clockwise direction, unless otherwise directed.
- Organisers of a planned event may change this procedure at their discretion and must advise all users prior to their participation.
- To minimise wear on the grass, run on the outside of the circuit (especially on corners) when possible.
- Vehicles are NOT permitted on the circuit (Maintenance vehicles excepted).
- Bikes or wheeled equipment are NOT permitted on the circuit.
- Dogs are NOT permitted on the circuit.
- Circuit use may be restricted for safety reasons at various times for special events.
- Spectators must stay off the circuit at all times and only cross with extreme care.
- Ball sports, including golf, are NOT permitted on the circuit.
- Be conscious and considerate to faster runners.
- Slower runners and walkers should not run or walk in large groups and should be careful not to obstruct faster runners.
- People using this facility do so at their own risk.
- The circuit will be closed at times for maintenance purposes.
WET CONDITIONS
- To avoid damage to the grass, the circuit is NOT open when it is wet.
- Venue management may close the circuit due to poor weather conditions.
CIRCUIT DISTANCES
Distance markers are located every 100 metres and labeled at 500 metres intervals.
- Short circuit - 1,000 metres
- Hill loop - 500 metres
- Creek loop - 1,000 metres
- Full circuit - 2,500 metres
