THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
2.3K KIDS
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
2.3K KIDS
Race day: Saturday 12 April 2025
(Updated 21st January 2025)
Event Village: John Dunmore Lang Place, ACT
Start Line: Parkes Place West, adjacent to National Library of Australia
8:00am
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
| 7:15am | Event Village Opens |
| 8:00am | 2.3K Kids starts |
| 8:20am | 2.3K Kids Start Line Closes |
| 4:00pm | Event Village Closes |
COURSE MAP
Scenic run along Lake Burley Griffin.
Course subject to change.
PRICING
Last minute pricing ends 30 mins before race start on race day.
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.
LAST MINUTE PRICING
$40/ 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 2.3km with their children free of charge and do not need to register to do so.
Start line
Parkes Place West, adjacent to National library of Australia, approximately 350m from the Event Village.
Kids 2.3K start: 8:00am
Start line closes: 8:20am
Drink stations
Finish Line
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.
Will there be an awards ceremony at the end of the event?
There will be no awards ceremony for the 2.3K race, however each child will be given a finisher's medal.
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
PARTNERS
PARTNERS