CANBERRA IS YOUR NEXT MARATHON!
11th - 12th April 2026
CANBERRA IS YOUR NEXT MARATHON!
11th - 12th April 2026
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
42.2K | 21.1K | 10K | 5K | 2K
John Dunmore Lang Place, Canberra ACT
42.2K | 21.1K | 10K | 5K | 2K
John Dunmore Lang Place, Canberra ACT
All TCS Marathon finishers will receive a FREE finisher t-shirt, and ALL participants get a medal!
We’re excited to announce that The Canberra Times Marathon Festival, presented by TCS, will take place over two action-packed days – Saturday, 11 April and Sunday, 12 April 2026!
This new two-day format allows us to deliver an even better experience for runners and spectators alike. Saturday will feature the Runner’s World 10K, Charterpoint 5K, and Kids Dash, creating a vibrant and family-friendly atmosphere, while Sunday will showcase our premier events – the TCS Marathon (42.2K) and Half Marathon (21.1K) – giving those runners the spotlight they deserve on Canberra’s iconic closed roads.Marathon Cut-Off Time: All marathoners have until 2pm to cross the finish line, allowing approximately 7.5 hours from the start to complete the course.
With all distances to be AIMS-certified (excluding the Kids Dash), and over 12,000 participants expected, this is your chance to be part of something special. Plus, enjoy the 3-day Festival Expo from 10–12 April, packed with gear, giveaways, and inspiration.
Spots are filling quickly – don’t miss out on Canberra's biggest running event of the year!
DISTANCES
Sunday, 12th April 2026
Saturday, 11th April 2026
EVENT TIMELINE
Refer to each event distance page for a breakdown of the Event Day Timeline related to that event.
Saturday, 11th April 2026
6:00 am
Event Village opens
9:00 am
Kids Dash starts
7:00 am
Runner's World 10K starts
4:00 pm
Event Village closes
8:30 am
Charterpoint 5K starts
Sunday, 12th April 2026
5:00 am
Event Village opens
7:15 am
Half Marathon (21.1K) starts
6:15 am
TCS Marathon (42.2K) starts
2:00 pm
Event Concludes
Saturday, 11th April 2026
6:00 am
Event Village opens
7:00 am
Runner's World 10K starts
8:30 am
Charterpoint 5K starts
9:00 am
Kids Dash starts
4:00 pm
Event Village closes
Sunday, 12th April 2026
5:00 am
Event Village opens
6:15 am
TCS Marathon (42.2K) starts
7:15 am
Half Marathon starts
2:00 pm
Event Concludes
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES
We invite run clubs and groups to join us as we race around this fast, yet open course.
Bring the whole family along while the kids have fun in the Kids Dash.
Monetary prizes for Marathon and Half Marathon (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
Trophies for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
Age Category medals for male and female posted after event (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
We invite run clubs and groups to join us as we race around this fast, yet open course.
Bring the whole family along while the kids have fun in the 2.3K Run.
Monetary prizes for Marathon and Half Marathon (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
Trophies for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5.4k (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
Age Category medals for male and female posted after event (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS MARATHON TOURS & TRAVEL AGE GROUP WORLD RANKINGS
Not only is The Canberra Times Marathon Festival 2026 exhilarating on its own, but it is also a Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Rankings qualifying race! If you're 40 years or older, this is your chance to secure a worldwide ranking and challenge yourself against dedicated runners from across the globe. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your running prowess, achieve global recognition, and potentially join the other elite athletes at the AbbottWMM Age Group World Championships! There are 3 ways to qualify for the championships.
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