Stromlo Running Festival Welcomes Fractel as Presenting Partner

Australian-born performance headwear brand Fractel joins the Stromlo Running Festival community ahead of the festival’s 17th edition.

Stromlo Running Festival is proud to welcome Fractel as its presenting partner for the 17th edition of the festival, taking place at Stromlo Forest Park on 14–15 November 2026.

Known for its performance headwear, connection to the outdoors and commitment to sustainability, Fractel joins SRF as thousands of runners prepare to take on the capital’s largest off-road running festival.

Founded by Matt Niutta in 2018, Fractel was created with a clear vision: to make sustainable sportswear that brings together performance, individuality and a genuine love of outdoor adventure.

Since then, the Australian-born brand has grown into a global community of runners and adventurers united by a passion for movement and the outdoors.

Built around a shared love of running, adventure and community, the partnership brings together two naturally aligned brands.

Performance made for the trails

At SRF, the right headwear needs to do more than complete a race-day kit. Mid-November can bring long stretches of sun, heat and wind across exposed sections of the course, making comfort and protection important.

Designed by runners for movement, Fractel’s performance headwear combines lightweight materials, breathable construction and moisture-managing features. Quick-drying fabrics help keep runners comfortable, while secure, adjustable fits are designed to stay in place through changing conditions, technical terrain and long kilometres on the course.

From lightweight caps and visors to bucket hats, legionnaire styles, headbands, beanies and adventure hats, the range offers options for different distances, conditions and outdoor pursuits. It is trail-ready design that helps runners reduce distractions and focus on the adventure ahead.

Protecting the places we run

Sustainability sits at the heart of Fractel’s approach, with recycled yarns incorporated across its products and 1% of sales contributed to organisations working to protect the outdoor places we love to explore.

That commitment aligns closely with SRF’s own efforts to reduce its environmental impact. As a cup-free event, SRF asks runners to carry a reusable hydration vessel throughout race weekend, helping reduce unnecessary waste across the course.

Together, SRF and Fractel are combining their shared love of outdoor adventure with practical action to reduce waste and protect the places we love to run.

What’s to come

The partnership will also come to life through a limited-edition SRF x Fractel bucket hat, currently in development for race weekend and beyond.

More partnership announcements, race-weekend activations and opportunities for the SRF community to connect with Fractel will be revealed in the lead-up to November.

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