Canberra’s trail-running community faced one of its toughest challenges yet with the Gungahlin Gallop, rounding out the Sri Chinmoy Trail Series on Sunday. The demanding 31 km course – including two steep climbs of One Tree Hill – proved to be a true test of endurance and skill, and both the men’s and women’s race records were shattered dramatically.
On the men’s side, debut runner Benjamin Butler blazed through the trail to claim the overall course record of 2:07:14, while Brittany Harriden, driven by consistency throughout the series, set a new women’s mark at 2:31:54 – and secured a stunning third place overall in a highly competitive field . Ageless endurance shone brightly too, as Clare Wall smashed her own F70+ record in 4:23:21.
On the 10 km course, Sarah King maintained her flawless record with another win, 48:15, while newcomer Patrick Clark narrowly missed the men’s course best with a fast 38:34 . The 2.2 km sprint races saw Felix Botticchio (Boys U13) and Daniela Wilsener (Female 17+) squeeze in record-breaking times of 9:32 and 12:04, respectively.
This finish marked a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Canberra Trail Series, where grit, stamina, and spirit truly shone.
Check out the full results and race-day gallery:
- Age‑Group Results, Gender Results & Series Standings (PDFs)
- Race Photos from the Canberra Gungahlin Gallop
- Event details: Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Series
Congratulations to all the runners, especially those pushing limits on this scenic yet grueling course!
For more information about sports events, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.
