CANBERRA MARATHON FESTIVAL
CANBERRA MARATHON FESTIVAL
Canberra Marathon Festival Partners with UniSport Australia for 2027 National Distance Running Championships
Canberra Marathon Festival Partners with UniSport Australia
We're thrilled to announce that the 2027 Canberra Marathon Festival will host the 2027 UniSport National Distance Running Championships, bringing together Australia's top university runners to compete on the national stage.
As part of the annual UniSport Nationals competition, the championships will see student athletes compete for individual national titles while earning valuable points towards determing Australia's top university in sport. Combining endurance, determination and university pride, the championships celebrate athletic excellence, friendly rivalry and the spirit of competition, adding another exciting dimension to the Canberra Marathon Festival weekend.
The UniSport National Distance Running Championships will feature men's and women's categories across the following distances:
✓ Marathon (42.2km)
✓ Half Marathon (21.1km)
✓ 10km
✓ Multi Class category (10km only)
HOW TO REGISTER: To compete in the 2027 UniSport National Distance Running Championships, participants must complete two registrations:
Step 1: Register for the Canberra Marathon Festival
✓ Register for your chosen distance through the Canberra Marathon Festival registration platform (click here to register).
✓ During registration, select 'Yes' when asked if you wish to compete in the UniSport National Distance Running Championships.
✓ You will then be prompted to enter your university student ID and select your university.
Step 2: Register with UniSport Australia
✓ In addition to your Canberra Marathon Festival entry, you must complete a separate registration with UniSport Australia (click here to submit this registration).
We look forward to welcoming university runners from across Australia to Canberra in April 2027!
For more informtion visit the UniSport Distance National Championship website.
Click here for UniSport Distance Running guidelines.
10 - 11 APRIL 2027
RUN THE CAPITAL
Choose your distance. Bring your ambition. Experience Canberra from the road.
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