THE CANBERRA TIMES FUN RUN 2026
5K
AIMS-CERTIFIED
THE CANBERRA TIMES FUN RUN 2026
5K
AIMS-CERTIFIED
THE CANBERRA TIMES FUN RUN 2026
5K
AIMS-CERTIFIED
Sunday, 1 November 2026
Start Line: King George Terrace (next to Old Parliament House)
Parkes, Canberra, ACT
9:30am Start
*Please note: The start line for the 5K is on King George Terrace (next to Old Parliament House) which is a different location than the other distances.
PRICING
Early Bird pricing ends at 11:59PM on 2 July 2026.
EARLY BIRD
$58/ Adult
$52 / under 18
EARLY BIRD
$58/ Adult
$52 / under 18
AIMS CERTIFIED COURSE
The 5K is a point to point event starting on King George Terrace and finishes at Rond Terrace.
5K
TIMETABLE & WAVE STARTS
Sunday, 1st November
| 5:30am | Event Village Opens |
| 8:30am | 5K Start Line Opens for Race Bib Collection at King George Terrace |
| 9:25am | Racing Wheelchair Wave starts |
| 9:30am | Priority and All Waves start |
| 9:40am | 5K Start Line Closes |
| 10:00am | 5K Presentation |
| 10:30am - 11:00am | Free Shuttle Bus from Rond Terrace to Treasury Car Park |
| 11:30am | Event Concludes |
*Course subject to change.
All courses (excluding the Kids 2K) are certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.
*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.
RUNNER'S WORLD HALF MARATHON
TIMETABLE & WAVE STARTS
Sunday, 1st November
| 5:30am | Event Village Opens |
| 6:25am | Racing Wheelchair Wave starts |
| 6:33am | Priority Wave starts |
| 6:36am | Wave B starts |
| 6:39am | Wave C starts |
| 6:42am | Wave D starts |
| 6:45am | Runner's World Half Marathon Start Line Closes |
| 8:45am | Half Marathon Presentation |
| 11:30am | Event Concludes |
AIMS CERTIFIED COURSE
The Half Marathon is a two loop course starting and finishing at Rond Terrace. Please refer to the course map below.
RUNNER'S WORLD HALF MARATHON
TIMETABLE & WAVE STARTS
Sunday, 1st November
| 5:30am | Event Village Opens |
| 6:25am | Racing Wheelchair Wave starts |
| 6:33am | Priority Wave starts |
| 6:36am | Wave B starts |
| 6:39am | Wave C starts |
| 6:42am | Wave D starts |
| 6:45am | Runner's World Half Marathon Start Line Closes |
| 8:45am | Half Marathon Presentation |
| 11:30am | Event Concludes |
*Course subject to change.
All courses (excluding the Kids Dash) are certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.
*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.
5K
TIMETABLE & WAVE STARTS
Sunday, 1st November
| 5:30am | Event Village Opens |
| 8:30am | 5K Start Line Opens for Race Bib Collection at King George Terrace |
| 9:25am | Racing Wheelchair Wave starts |
| 9:30am | Priority and All Waves start |
| 9:40am | 5K Start Line Closes |
| 10:00am | 5K Presentation |
| 10:30am - 11:00am | Free Shuttle Bus from Rond Terrace to Treasury Car Park |
| 11:30am | Event Concludes |
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
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 the start line for the 5k is at King George Terrace which 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 priority wave/first wave. Trophies will be presented to participants post-race. Approximately 30mins after the winner of each distance finishes.
Runner's World 5K Road Cut off
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 will be available closer to the event.
How do I get back to the start of the Runner's World 5km event?
There will be shuttle buses operating from the finish line transporting participants back to the Runner's World 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
Bag Drop/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.
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 Runner's World 5K start – at 9:25am. Please be at the start line no later than 9:05am
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.
PARTNERS