THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
RUNNER'S WORLD 10K
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
RUNNER'S WORLD 10K
13 April 2025
Event Village: John Dunmore Lang Place, ACT
Start Line: King George Terrace, ACT
7:10am start
(Updated 21st January 2025)
PRICING
Last minute pricing ends 30 mins before race start on race day.
Must be at least 12 years old on race day.
LAST MINUTE PRICING
$95/ Adult
$75 / under 18
EVENT INFORMATION
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM AUGUST 19
STANDARD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 8
RACE BIB NAME CUT OFF - 11:59PM SEPTEMBER 30
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 21
LAST MINUTE ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE - 11:59PM NOVEMBER 5
RACE PACK COLLECTION ON SITE - 12AM - 4PM NOVEMBER 6
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 5:30AM NOVEMBER 7
*HM, 10km and 2km kids ONLY race pack collection & entries Rond Terrace
Please note you cannot collect 5km race packs from here on race day
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 8AM NOVEMBER 7
*5km Race Pack Collection and entries at Start line on King George Terrace
EVENT INFORMATION
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM AUGUST 19
STANDARD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 8
RACE BIB NAME CUT OFF - 11:59PM SEPTEMBER 30
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 21
LAST MINUTE ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE - 11:59PM NOVEMBER 5
RACE PACK COLLECTION ON SITE - 12AM - 4PM NOVEMBER 6
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 5:30AM NOVEMBER 7 AT ROND TERRACE EVENT VILLAGE
*HM, 10km and 2km kids ONLY race pack collection & entries Rond Terrace
Please note you cannot collect 5km race packs from here on race day
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 8AM NOVEMBER 7 AT KING GEORGE TERRACE
*5km Race Pack Collection and entries at Start line on King George Terrace
EVENT DAY TIMETABLE
| 5:00am | Event Village Opens |
| 7:00am | Runner's World 10K Wheelchair Wave starts |
| 7:10am | Runner's World 10K Priority and Wave A starts |
| 7:15am | Runner's World 10K Wave B starts |
| 7:20am | Runner's World 10K Wave C starts |
| 7:30am | Runner's World 10K Start Line Closes |
| 8:15am | Runner's World 10K Presentation |
| 2:00pm | Event Concludes |
COURSE MAP
The 10K distance takes runners on a loop of Parliament before heading onto a loop of Telopea Park then coming back to finish at West Lawns to celebrate.
For Google Maps, click here.
Course subject to change.
Total elevation approx: 60m
GETTING TO THE START LINE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Age limits
Participants must be 12 years + on race day.
Start line
King George Terrace, Parkes
10K starts: 7:10am
10K start closes: 7:30am
Priority Start
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".
Drink stations
Located approximately every 2.5km on the course.
Please note that FIXX Nutrition is the electrolyte supplier.
FIXX Nutrition Electrolytes will be available. Flavours TBC in March 2025.
| Location | Product | First Aid | Toilet |
| 2.5K | Water | No | Yes |
| 6k | Water | Yes | Yes |
| 8.5k | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
| Finish Line | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
| Location | Products | Flavour/Type | Toilet | First Aid Post/Roving in the Area |
| 3.5k | Water | N/A | Yes | Roving |
| 6.5k | Water | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| 9k | Water/FIXX | TBC | Yes | Yes |
Pace leaders
Will be from Sydney Striders
Event Guide
Event Guide will be available for download 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.
Clothes left on barriers at start line
All clothes that have been left on barriers at the start line will be collected and donated to charity.
Will there be an awards ceremony at the end of the event and how will the top 3 place getters be awarded?
Yes, 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.
10km:Under 12; 12-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
Trophies and monetary prizes will be awarded to overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female place getters.
Male - 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $150
Female - 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $150
Shuttle Bus Service
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
PARTNERS
PARTNERS