THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
5.4K
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
5.4K
13 April 2025
Event Village: John Dunmore Lang Place, ACT
Start Line: King George Terrace, ACT
7:30am start
Don't miss out on this thrilling opportunity to test your speed, endurance, and surpass your own expectations. Lace up your shoes, embrace the energy, and go for that PB in the 5.4km race! This is the perfect distance for new or experienced runners that want to take part in this prestigious event.
5.4K PRICING
Standard pricing ends at 11:59PM on 27 February 2025.
All children under the age of 8 years old must be accompanied by a guardian. The child’s guardian must be entered in the event.
EARLY BIRD
$85/ADULT
$85 / under 18
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING
$45/ Adult
$37 / under 18
EARLY BIRD PRICING
$50/ Adult
$40 / under 18
STANDARD PRICING
$55/ Adult
$45 / under 18
LAST MINUTE PRICING
$65/ Adult
$55 / under 18
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING
$45/ Adult
$37 / under 18
EARLY BIRD PRICING
$50/ Adult
$40 / under 18
STANDARD PRICING
$55/ Adult
$45 / under 18
LAST MINUTE PRICING
$65/ Adult
$55 / 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 INFORMATION
11:59PM AUGUST 15
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM NOVEMBER 12
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM FEBRUARY 14
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM FEBRUARY 28
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM MARCH 28
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE BIBS
*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 11
8AM - 4PM APRIL 12
PRE EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION - EVENT VILLAGE
FROM 5:00AM APRIL 13
EVENT DAY RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM AUGUST 15
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM NOVEMBER 14
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM FEBRUARY 14
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM FEBRUARY 27
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM MARCH 28
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE BIBS
*Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack
30 MIN BEFORE RACE START
LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE
1PM - 5:30PM APRIL 11
8AM - 4PM APRIL 12
PRE EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION - EVENT VILLAGE
FROM 5:00AM APRIL 13
EVENT DAY RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
COURSE MAP
The 5.4km course starts on King George Terrace, following the first 5km of the Canberra Times Marathon course.
The 5.4km course takes in the sights of Old Parliament House and Parliament house before running past Questacon to get to Queen Elizabeth Terrace. Queen Elizabeth Terrace will take you alongside Lake Burley Griffin and past National Flag Display before turning into Parkes Place East. This stretch will take you past the High Court of Australia, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery before the final push down the finish line.
For Google Maps, click here.
Course subject to change.
Text
Total elevation approx: 35m
EVENT DAY TIMELINE
5:00 am
Event Village opens
7:30 am
5.4km starts
6:15 am
Marathon starts
8:00 am
Half Marathon starts
7:00 am
10km starts
9:00 am
2km kids starts
5:00 am
Event Village opens
6:15 am
Marathon starts
7:00 am
10km starts
7:30 am
5.4km starts
8:00 am
Half Marathon starts
9:00 am
2km kids starts
5.4K
General Information
Age limits
All children under the age of 8 years old must be accompanied by a guardian. The child’s guardian must be entered in the event.
Start line
King George Terrace, Parkes
5.4K starts: 7:30am
5.4K start closes: 7:40am
Drink stations
There will be a drink station located at approximately the 2.5km mark.
| Location | Water | Toilet | First Aid Post or Roving in the Area |
| 3.5k | Water | Yes | Roving |
| Location | Product | First Aid | Toilet |
| 2.5k | Water | No | Yes |
| Finish Line | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
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.
5.4km:Under 12; 12-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
Shuttle Bus Service
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
PARTNERS
PARTNERS