THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
10K
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
10K
7 April 2024
Event Village: John Dunmore Lang Place, ACT
Start Line: King George Terrace, ACT
7:00am start
Whether you're just starting your running journey or a veteran, put your skills to the test in the AIMS certified 10km! Don't miss this chance to unleash your potential and leave your mark on the course.
10K PRICING
Last Minute Pricing ends 30 min before race start on 7 April, 2024.
Must be at least 12 years old on race day.
LAST MINUTE
$93/ADULT
$72 / under 18
LAST MINUTE
$93/ADULT
$72 / under 18
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM AUGUST 31
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM NOVEMBER 16
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM FEBRUARY 29
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM FEBRUARY 29
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM MARCH 21
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE BIBS
*Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack
30 MIN BEFORE RACE START APRIL 7
LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE
2PM - 6PM APRIL 5
8AM - 4PM APRIL 6
PRE EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION - EVENT VILLAGE
FROM 5:00AM APRIL 7
EVENT DAY RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM AUGUST 31
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM NOVEMBER 16
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM FEBRUARY 15
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM FEBRUARY 29
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM MARCH 21
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
2PM - 6PM APRIL 5
8AM - 4PM APRIL 6
PRE EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION - EVENT VILLAGE
FROM 5:00AM APRIL 7
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
The 10K distance takes runners on a loop of Parliament before heading onto a loop of Telopea then coming back to finish at West Lawns to celebrate.
For Google Maps, click here.
Course subject to change.
Total elevation approx: 60m
EVENT DAY TIMELINE
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
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
10K
General Information
Age limits
Participants must be 12 years + on race day.
Start line
King George Terrace, Parkes
10K starts: 7:00am
10K start closes: 7:10am
Priority Start
Any participant who plans on running under 4min/km can apply for a priority start at the front of the start.Please upload your "proof of results when you register".
Drink stations
Located approximately every 2.5km on the course.
Please note that FIXX Nutrition is the electrolyte supplier and GU is the gel supplier.
| Location | Water/FixxElectrolyte/GU Chews | Toilet | First Aid Post or Roving in the Area |
| 3k | Water | Yes | Roving |
| 6.5k | Water/Fixx | Yes | Yes |
| 9k | Water/GU Chews | Yes | Yes |
| Location | Product | First Aid | Toilet |
| 2.5K | Water | No | Yes |
| 6k | Water | Yes | Yes |
| 8.5k | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
| Finish Line | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
Pace leaders
TBC
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 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.
10km:Under 12; 12-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
Trophies and monetary prizes will be awarded to overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female place getters.
1st place $250
2nd place $100
3rd place $75
Shuttle Bus Service
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
PARTNERS
PARTNERS