CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
2K KIDS
CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
2K KIDS
16 April 2023
Event Village: John Dunmore Lang Place, ACT
Start Line: King George Terrace, ACT
8:30am start
We’re all about encouraging the next generation to stay active and there’s no better way to keep fit than a kids run!
The Kids Dash is open to all ages and is aimed at primary school aged kids. If required, children can be accompanied by an adult.
2K KIDS PRICING
(+ Service Fee 5.5%, incl. GST + Payment Processing Fee)
Standard pricing ends 11:59pm, Thursday 2 March 2023
Children up to the age of 14 may participate.
All entrants under the age of 5 must be accompanied by a non registered parent/guardian for the entire duration of the race.
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM NOVEMBER 17
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM FEBRUARY 23
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM MARCH 2
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM MARCH 30
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS
*Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack
30 MIN BEFORE RACE START APRIL 16
LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE
2PM - 6PM APRIL 14
8AM - 4PM APRIL 15
PRE EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION - EVENT VILLAGE
FROM 5:00AM APRIL 16
EVENT DAY RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM NOVEMBER 17
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM FEBRUARY 23
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM MARCH 2
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM MARCH 23
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS
*Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack
30 MIN BEFORE RACE START APRIL 16
LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE
2PM - 6PM APRIL 14
8AM - 4PM APRIL 15
PRE EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION - EVENT VILLAGE
FROM 5:00AM APRIL 16
EVENT DAY RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
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
COURSE MAP
Scenic run around Old Parliament House.
Course subject to change.
EVENT DAY TIMELINE
5:00 am
Event Village opens
7:35 am
5.4km starts
6:15 am
Marathon starts
7:50 am
Half Marathon
7:00 am
10km starts
8:30 am
2km starts
5:00 am
Event Village opens
6:15 am
Marathon starts
7:00 am
10km starts
7:35 am
5.4km starts
7:50 am
Half Marathon starts
8:30 am
2km kids starts
2K Kids
General Information
Age limits
Children up to the age of 14 may participate. All entrants under the age of 5 must be accompanied by a non registered parent/guardian for the entire duration of the race.
Parents/Guardians can participate in the 2km with their children free of charge and do not need to register to do so.
Start line
King George Terrace, Parkes
2K starts: 8:30am
2K start closes: 8:40am
Drink stations
There will be a drink station located at the finish of the 2K.
Participant instructions
Participant Instructions 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.
Will there be an awards ceremony at the end of the event?
There will be no awards ceremony for the 2K race, however each child will be given a finisher's medal.
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
PARTNERS