THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
NEW in 2024! All marathon finishers will receive a FREE finisher t-shirt.
Experience history at the Canberra Times Marathon Festival on 7 April 2024. This prestigious event offers five different distances that showcase the captivating beauty of Canberra's lakeside and surroundings.
Choose from the AIMS certified courses: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km, or the 5.4km or Kids' 2km fun run. All races start near the Old Parliament House and allow you to soak in the scenic views of Lake Burley Griffin and the National Triangle.
Join runners of all levels in this extraordinary celebration of running - whether you're a seasoned athlete or a beginner, this festival is a must for experiencing the essence of running amidst the timeless charm of Canberra.
Join in the fun all weekend long with the Canberra Times Marathon Festival Expo from the 5 to the 7 April!
Not only is The Canberra Times Marathon Festival 2024 exhilarating on its own, but it is also a Abbott World Marathon Major 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 Wanda Age Group World Championships! There are 3 ways to qualify for the championships, red more here.
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We invite run clubs and groups to join us as we race around this fast, yet open course.
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)
EVENT DAY TIMELINE
5:00 am
Event Village opens
6:15 am
Marathon starts
7:00 am
10km starts
7:30 am
5.4km starts
8:20 am
Half Marathon starts
9:00 am
2km kids starts
5:00 am
Event Village opens
7:30 am
5.4km starts
6:15 am
Marathon starts
8:20 am
Half Marathon starts
7:00 am
10km starts
9:00 am
2km kids starts
FUNDRAISING