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Saturday run – Deakin to Weston Park (up to 9.5 km path) or Red Hill base (up to 11.2 km trail)
August 24 @ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Meeting point for both runs:
EQ, 70 Kent St, Deakin
Route descriptions:
Path run: Deakin to Weston Park – From EQ head north along Kent St and take right onto track after crossing Adelaide Avenue at Kinross St. Cross Kinross and pick up bike path through parkland and past Yarralumla Public school to lake. At lake turn left and another right at Weston Park entrance gate and head into Weston Park keeping the water on your right. On re-joining the main path turn left and past the Weston Park gate then retrace route to EQ (9.55km). Option to do a shorter out and back run.
Trail run: Red Hill base – Out and back along the base of Red Hill. Cross Kent St and head south on Kent St. At foot path on left (200m or so from start), turn left and enter bush area through gap in fence on your right. Follow dirt track which becomes more distinct as a fire trail and head up hill. Follow the trail, crossing Gowrie Drive, along the north-east side of Red Hill to Hindmarsh Drive for an out and back run (11.2km). Options to turn back at any point for a shorter run.
Routes:
FIT Run #53 – Southside Path – Deakin to Weston Park
FIT Run #13 – Southside Trail – Red Hill
Breakfast:
EQ, 70 Kent St, Deakin