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    THE CANBERRA TIMES FUN RUN

    HALF MARATHON

    21.1K

    3 November 2024

    Rond Terrace, Parkes

    6:30am start

    Our fast and flat course is perfect for runners seeking to break their PB or complete their first Half Marathon. With a course that takes you through the closed roads of Canberra and past its most iconic landmarks, including Old and New Parliament House, this is your chance to experience the excitement of pushing yourself to new limits.

     

    After the race, head to our event village to unwind with your family and friends. Join us for a morning filled with excitement, entertainment, and support. Don't miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself – register now and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

    21.1K PRICING

    Get in early to ensure you lock in your preferred wave start time.

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    Last minute pricing ends 30 mins before race start on race day (3 November 2024).

    SUPER EARLY BIRD

    $95/ADULT

    $95 / under 18

    EARLY BIRD

    $110/ADULT

    $110 / under 18

    STANDARD

    $120/ADULT

    $120 / under 18

    LAST MINUTE

    $130/ADULT

    $130 / under 18

    FAMILY PACKAGE

    15% off 2 Adults and 2 Under 18 across any distance (excludes 2K kids run)

    SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING

    $110/ Adult

    $110/ under 18

    EARLY BIRD PRICING

    $130/ Adult

    $130 / under 18

    STANDARD PRICING

    $140/ Adult

    $140 / under 18

    LAST MINUTE PRICING

    $150/ Adult

    $150 / under 18

    SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING

    $110/ Adult

    $110/ under 18

    EARLY BIRD PRICING

    $130/ Adult

    $130 / under 18

    STANDARD PRICING

    $140/ Adult

    $140 / under 18

    LAST MINUTE PRICING

    $150/ Adult

    $150 / under 18

    FAMILY DISCOUNT (3+ Family Members)

     

    10% OFF

    Discount will automatically be applied at checkoutwhen 3 or more people are registered and paid for in the same transaction.

    EVENT INFORMATION

    11:59

    20JUNE

    SUPEREARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS

    11:00AM - 4:00PM

    2 NOVEMBER

    RACE BIB COLLECTION ON SITE AT ROND TERRACE

    11:59PM
    8 AUGUST

    EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS

    3 NOVEMBER

    LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINS BEFORE RACE START

    11:59PM
    19 SEPTEMBER

    RACE BIB NAME CUT OFF

    FROM 5:45AM

    3 NOVEMBER AT ROND TERRACE EVENT VILLAGE

    EVENT DAY RACE BIB COLLECTION

    *ONLY Half Marathon, 10km and 2km kids race bib collection & registration. Please collect 5km from King George Terrace

    11:59PM
    19 SEPTEMBER

    STANDARD PRICING ENDS

    FROM 8:30AM

    3 NOVEMBER AT KING GEORGE TERRACE

    5K EVENT DAY RACE BIB COLLECTION

    *5km Race bib collection at start line on King George Terrace

    11:59PM 17 OCTOBER

    POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE BIBS

    EVENT INFORMATION

    11:59

    22JUNE

    SUPEREARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS

    11:00AM - 4:00PM

    4 NOVEMBER

    RACE BIB COLLECTION ON SITE AT ROND TERRACE

    11:59PM
    10 AUGUST

    EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS

    5 NOVEMBER

    LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINS BEFORE RACE START

    11:59PM
    28 SEPTEMBER

    RACE BIB NAME CUT OFF

    FROM 5:45AM

    5 NOVEMBER AT ROND TERRACE EVENT VILLAGE

    EVENT DAY RACE BIB COLLECTION

    *ONLY Half Marathon, 10km and 2km kids race bib collection & registration. Please collect 5km from King George Terrace

    11:59PM
    28 SEPTEMBER

    STANDARD PRICING ENDS

    FROM 8AM

    5 NOVEMBER AT KING GEORGE TERRACE

    5K EVENT DAY RACE BIB COLLECTION

    *5km Race bib collection at start line on King George Terrace

    11:59PM 12 OCTOBER

    POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE BIBS

    EVENT INFORMATION

    11:59

    20JUNE

    SUPEREARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS

    11:59PM
    8 AUGUST

    EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS

    11:59PM
    28 SEPTEMBER

    RACE BIB NAME CUT OFF

    11:59PM
    19 SEPTEMBER

    STANDARD PRICING ENDS

    11:59PM 17 OCTOBER

    POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE BIBS

    11:00AM - 4:00PM

    2 NOVEMBER

    RACE BIB COLLECTION ON SITE AT ROND TERRACE

    3 NOVEMBER

    LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINS BEFORE RACE START

    FROM 5:45AM

    3 NOVEMBER AT ROND TERRACE EVENT VILLAGE

    EVENT DAY RACE BIB COLLECTION

    *ONLY Half Marathon, 10km and 2km kids race bib collection & registration. Please collect 5km from King George Terrace

    FROM 8:30AM

    3 NOVEMBER AT KING GEORGE TERRACE

    5K EVENT DAY RACE BIB COLLECTION

    *5km Race bib collection at start line on King George Terrace

    COURSE MAP

    The Half Marathon is a two loop course starting and finishing at Rond Terrace. Please refer to the course map below.

     

    EVENT DAY TIMELINE

    Saturday 2 Nov 11am - 4pm

    Event Village open for Race Bib & merchandise collection

    8:30am

    5km start line opens for Race Bib Collection

    5:45 am

    Event Village opens Half/10k/2k for Race bib & merchandise collection

    9:30am

    5km starts at King George Terrace (at King George Terrace - different start line to other distances)

    6:30am

    Half Marathon starts

    10am-11:30am

    Free shuttle bus from Rond Terrace to Treasury Car Park (near 5km start line)

    8:15am

    10km starts

    10:15am

    2km Kids event start

    5:45am

    Event Village opens Half/10k/2k for Race Pack collection

    6:30am

    Half Marathon starts

    8:15am

    10km starts

    8:30am

    5km start line opens for Race Pack Collection

    9:30am

    5km starts

    10:15am

    2km Kids even start

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    On the Day

    On-course entertainment

    Kids entertainment

    Event village

    Post-race freebies

    Everything Sorted

    Medals

    Electronic timing & results

    KM markers

    Drinks stations

    21.1K

    General Information

    Age Limits

    Participants must be 16 years + on race day.

     

    Start Line

    Rond Terrace, Parkes

    Half Marathon starts 6:30am

    6:30am: Wave A - Priority and runners that will finish in less than 2 hours.

    6:35am: Wave B - Runners that will finish in over 2 hours.

    Half Marathon start closes 6:45am

     

    Priority Start

    Any participant who plans on running under 4min/km can apply for a priority start at the front of the start.

    You will be asked to provide a link to a past result, to support your request, during the entry process.

     

    Will there be an awards ceremony at the end of the event and how will the top 3 place getters be awarded?

    Yes, placegetters will be awarded based on gun time rather the adjusted time for each run (net time). If any runner wants to place in this event, they must start in the first wave. Trophies will be presents to participants post-race, approximately 30mins after the winner of each distance finishes.

     

    Prize Money

    21.1K Male - 1st $250, 2nd $125, 3rd $75

    21.1K Female - 1st $250, 2nd $125, 3rd $75

    21.1K Wheelchair* - 1st $250

    *Only awarded for wheelchair race

     

    Half Marathon Road Cut off

    All participants need to be at the 17.5km mark (corner of State Circle and Kings Ave) by 10:00am.

    If participants do not make road cut off times they will be allowed to complete the course on the footpaths.

     

    Drink Stations
    Located approximately every 2.5km - 3km on the course.

     

    Event Guide

    Event Guide will be available closer to the event.

     

    Clothing Storage

    Clothing storage is available during the run/walk. Your race number features a tear-off strip for you to attach to your backpack or clothing bag. Do not leave any valuables in your bag as we cannot accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen. 

     

    We no longer offer single-use plastic bags at the bag drop, so please remember to bring your own bag to the event.  

     

    Pace Leaders

    articipants can meet the pace leaders at the stage area 30 minutes before the start time for their distance. The pace leaders will have a balloon attached to them with their pacing time witten on it for participants to look out for.

    They will start their watches and pace you once you have crossed the start line – this is known as net time.

     

    There will be pacers for the following times in the Half Marathon:

    • 1 Hour 30 Minutes
    • 1 Hour 35 Minutes
    • 1 Hour 40 Minutes
    • 1 Hour 45 Minutes
    • 1 Hour 50 Minutes
    • 1 Hour 55 Minutes
    • 2 Hours
    • 2 Hours 5 Minutes
    • 2 Hours 10 Minutes
    • 2 Hours 15 Minutes
    • 2 Hours 20 Minutes
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    Wheelchair Information

    Racing Wheelchair:If you are a racing wheelchair please contact timing@solemotive.com to secure your spot. The racing wheelchair wave will start approximately 5 minutes before the official Half Marathon start – at 6:25am. Please be at the start line no later than 6:15am

     

    Non Racing Wheelchair:Sole Motive accommodates wheelchairs in our event. If you’re not a Racing Wheelchair Athlete, please start at the back of the final wave in your event.

     

     

    For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.

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