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    THE CANBERRA TIMES FUN RUN

    5K

    3 November 2024

    King George Terrace

    9:30am start

    A fun run made for friends and family with a point to point course.

     

    Starting at King George Terrace you’ll run down flat, open roads, passing by Canberra's landmarks; the National Triangle and Lake Burley Griffin ending at Rond Terrace. Relax in the village post race with entertainment for families and friends while you wind down and enjoy time with loved ones.

     

    Please note that that this distance is starting in a different location to the half marathon, 10K and 2K kids run.

    5K 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 PRICING

    $42/ Adult

    $33 / under 18

    EARLY BIRD PRICING

    $50/ Adult

    $40 / under 18

    STANDARD PRICING

    $55/ Adult

    $47 / under 18

    LAST MINUTE PRICING

    $60/ Adult

    $51 / under 18

    SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING

    $42/ Adult

    $33 / under 18

    EARLY BIRD PRICING

    $50/ Adult

    $40 / under 18

    STANDARD PRICING

    $55/ Adult

    $47 / under 18

    LAST MINUTE PRICING

    $60/ Adult

    $51 / 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

    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
    26 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

    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
    26 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

    COURSE MAP

    The 5km is a point to point event starting on King George Terrace and finishes at Rond Terrace. Please refer to course map below.

     

    EVENT DAY TIMELINE

    5:45 am

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

    8:30am

    5km start line opens for Race Pack Collection at King George Terrace

    6:30am

    Half Marathon starts

    9:30am

    5km starts

    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

    8:30am

    5km start line opens for Race Pack Collection

    8:15am

    10km starts

    9:30am

    5km starts

    10:15am

    2km Kids even start

    5K

    General Information

    Age Limits

    All children under the age of 8 years old must be accompanied by a guardian. The child’s guardian must be entered in the event.

     

    Start Line

    King George Terrace, Canberra
    5k starts 9:30am
    5k start closes 9:40am
    PLEASE NOTE that this is a different start line than the half marathon, 10K and 2K kids run.

     

    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

    5K Male - 1st $125, 2nd $75, 3rd $50

    5K Female - 1st $125, 2nd $75, 3rd $50

     

    5K Road Cut off

    5km road cut off: 10:45AM

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

     

    Drink Stations
    There will be a drink station located at approximately the 2.5km mark.

     

     

    Event Guide

    Event Guide is available here.

     

    How do I get back to the start of the 5km event?

    There will be shuttle buses operating from the finish line transporting participants back to the 5km start line. Please see below for details:

    Pick up point: Rond Terrace, Commonwealth Park

    Drop off point: Parkes Place West, Parkes

    Shuttle times: The shuttle bus will run from 10:30am until 11:30am

    *Please note that no animals are allowed to travel on buses

     

    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.  

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

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    THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL PARTNERS