CANBERRA MARATHON FESTIVAL
CANBERRA MARATHON FESTIVAL
MARATHON
42.195K
MARATHON
42.195K
Race through Australia's capital, where national landmarks set the stage for an unforgettable marathon.
DATE
SUNDAY
11 APRIL
START TIME
6:15 AM
START LINE
KING GEORGE TERRACE
EVENT VILLAGE
JOHN DUNMORE LANG PLACE
DATE
SUNDAY
11 APRIL
START TIME
6:15 AM
START LINE
KING GEORGE TERRACE
EVENT VILLAGE
JOHN DUNMORE LANG PLACE
AIMS-CERTIFIED
A CAPITAL COURSE
A CAPITAL COURSE
Take on 42.195K through Australia's capital.
The race begins with a loop around Parliament House before heading through Telopea Park, down Kings Avenue and onto the open roads of Parkes Way. From there, runners climb Anzac Parade towards the Australian War Memorial – one of the standout moments of the course.
The course then returns through Barton, following State Circle and Adelaide Avenue into Weston Park. From there, a stretch along Alexandrina Drive takes runners beside Lake Burley Griffin before turning back towards the city.
The final kilometres follow State Circle, through Brisbane Avenue and onto King Edward Terrace, where the cheers of supporters carry you towards the finish line and the moment you’ve worked 42.195K for.
*Course subject to change.
Marathon Cut-Off Time: All marathoners have until 2pm to cross the finish line, allowing approximately 7.5 hours from the start to complete the course.
SUNDAY, 11 APRIL
MARATHON TIMETABLE
MARATHON TIMETABLE
5:00 AM
Event Village & Expo Opens
6:05 AM
Racing Wheelchair Wave Starts
6:15 AM
Priority and Wave A Starts
6:25 AM
Wave B Starts
6:40 AM
Marathon Start Line Closes
9:30 AM
Marathon Presentation
2:00 PM
All Runners Must Have Crossed The Finish Line (Event Concludes)
PRICING
PRICING
Super Early Bird pricing ends at 11:59PM on Thursday, 9 September 2026.
Participants must be at least 18 years old on race day.
MARATHON
GENERAL INFORMATION
MARATHON
GENERAL INFORMATION
Participants must be 18+ years on race day.
King George Terrace, Parkes
Marathon starts: 6:15am
Marathon start closes: 6:40am
Any participant who plans on running under 4min/km can apply for a priority start at the front of the start. Please upload your "proof of results when you register".
6:05am - Wheelchair wave
6:15am - Priority:
For male runners aiming to finish in under 3hr 15min and female runners aiming to finish in under 3hr 30min.
6:15am - Wave A:
For runners aiming to finish between 3hrs 16mins - 4hrs.
6:25am - Wave B:
For runners aiming to finish over 4hrs.
6:40am - Start line closes
6:40am - All participants must have crossed the start line
7:25am - All participants must have reached Bowen Ave (eastbound) (6km)
8:10am - All participants must have reached Kings Ave (northbound) (10km)
10:00am - All participants must have reached Kings Ave on ramp from Morshead Drive (southbound) (20km)
10:50am - All participants must have reached Adelaide Ave on ramp (25km)
12:45pm - All participants must have reached Flynn Drive and King Edward Terrace (36km)
2:00pm - All participants must have crossed the Finish Line (42.2km)
Located approximately every 2.5km - 4km on the course.
Please note that FIXX Nutrition is the electrolyte and Gu is the gel supplier.
FIXX Nutrition Electrolytes will be available. Electrolytes flavours will be confirmed in March 2027.
GU Gels will be available. Gel flavours will be confirmed in March 2027.
| Location | Products | Flavour/Type | Personal Refreshments | Toilet | First Aid Post/Roving in the Area |
| 3.5k | Water | N/A | No | Yes | No |
| 6km | Water/FIXX | TBC | No | Yes | Yes |
| 9km | Water/GU Gels | TBC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 12km | Water | N/A | No | No | Yes |
| 14k | Water/FIXX | TBC | No | Yes | Yes |
| 18k | Water/FIXX | TBC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 22k | Water/Gu Gels | TBC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 24.5k | Water/FIXX | TBC | No | Yes | Yes |
| 28.5k | Water/FIXX | TBC | No | Yes | Yes |
| 32.5k | Water/FIXX/GU Gels | TBC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 35k | Water | N/A | No | Yes | Yes |
| 38.5k | Water/FIXX | TBC | No | Yes | Yes |
Marathon participants are able to utilise the personal refreshment drop off. If you require personal refreshments throughout your race you can drop off your refreshments at the Info Marquee on Saturday 10 April 2027 between 8am - 2pm.
The Shuttle Bus Service is only available on Sunday, 11 April 2027 for Marathon and Half Marathon participants.
Pace groups: 2hrs 50mins, 3hrs, 3hrs 15mins, 3hrs 30mins, 3hrs 45mins, 4hrs, 4hrs 15mins, 4hrs 30mins, 5hrs
All Pace Group Leaders will be identifiable in event gear with a flag and their particular pace time clearly visible on their race bib.
Place getters will be awarded based on gun time rather than the adjusted time for each run (net time). Trophies and prizes will be presented to participants post-race.
NOTE: Age group medals will be posted to the Top 3 placegetters in the following age groups 2-3 weeks after the event
Marathon: 18-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85+
Female - 1st $2000, 2nd $1000, 3rd $750
PRIZE MONEY
PRIZE MONEY
1st Place
$2,000
2nd Place
$1,000
3rd Place
$750
10 - 11 APRIL 2027
RUN THE CAPITAL
Choose your distance. Bring your ambition. Experience Canberra from the road.
PARTNERS