Alan's Ambitious Aitkenvale and Annandale Adventure audaciously accentuates Aitkenvale's alluring avenues and Annandale's artistic ambiance. Aspire to athleticism and adventure by actively advancing across Aitkenvale's appealing alleys, abundant avegants, and Annandale's awe-inspiring arboretums. Admire architectural artistry and astounding aesthetics while ambling along avenues adorned with anthuriums. Accessible to all aspiring adventurers, Alan’s Adventure awakens appreciation for awe-inspiring attractions and amplifies adrenaline through adventurous activities. Always aiming to amaze, adorable Alan’s alluring escapade awaits all ages. Available to all (apart from Absent Alan!!)

Date: 23 May, 2026

Thank you to Nikki Whoops Boutique!

Location: Rossiter Park, Kimball street

Time: 6:30 am. Please arrive 10 minutes early for the race briefing

Distance: Short course 4km, long course 8 km

 Cost: FREE for members and $6 for non members

Long Course — 8 km
Start / Finish: Rossiter Park, Kimball Street, Aitkenvale

Start on the path near the pontoon in the direction of Aplins Weir, then after the dog park leave the path and go up to the top bank. Follow the top bank to Thompson Street and then follow the dirt path between the school and main path. After the school, turn left and go around the sports field. Go over the bank and path into the bush garden area and follow the path back towards Nathan Street bridge (Charles Barton Bridge). After the bush garden, follow the path close to the river until it meets the river path. Follow the river path back to Nathan Street bridge. Before the bridge turn right and go up the road then go over the bridge. Turn right onto the path to the Good Shepherd car park and go through the main gates of the Palmetum, follow the path and turn left onto the dirt track after the Good Shepherd. Turn left onto the river path and go under the Nathan Street bridge, loop around and cross the bridge and continue on the path to turn left onto the path in Cranbrook Park. Turn left onto Bergin Road, then left onto Irving Street. At the end of Irving Street, follow the path across the small foot bridge, then up the bank onto a dirt path and then onto the river path. Go around the mango tree, stay on the grass and then onto a track through the creek bed. Rejoin the river path and follow it back to Rossiter Park. Finish on the top bank.

Alan's Run Long Course - Full Map 

Short Course — 3.9 km
Start / Finish: Rossiter Park, Kimball Street, Aitkenvale

Start on the path near the pontoon in the direction of Aplins Weir, then after the dog park leave the path and go up to the top bank. Follow the top bank to Thompson Street and then follow the dirt path between the school and main path. After the school, turn left and go around the sports field. Go over the bank and path into the bush garden area and follow the path back towards Nathan Street bridge (Charles Barton Bridge). After the bush garden, follow the path close to the river until it meets the river path. Follow the river path back to Rossiter Park and finish on the top bank.

Alan's Run Short Course - Full Map