THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
HALF MARATHON
21.1K
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
HALF MARATHON
21.1K
13 April 2025
Event Village: John Dunmore Lang Place, ACT
Start Line: King George Terrace, ACT
8:00am start
Lace up and brace yourself for the ultimate challenge - the AIMS certified Half Marathon! Get ready to take on the scenic Half Marathon run in the Capital City with a course that will take you through Canberra passing the Parliament, crossing Kings Ave Bridge, and conquering a loop of Telopea Park before reaching the glorious finish line.
Be a part of the prestigious Canberra Times Marathon Festival as you take on a challenge, set brand new exciting PBs, and smash those goals you set for race day. Celebrate your outstanding achievement with loved ones as you pass the finish line. There is no better time than now to take on the challenge in Australia's Capital City!
21.1K PRICING
Standard pricing ends at 11:59PM on 27 February 2025.
Must be at least 16 years old on race day.
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING
$115/ Adult
$115 / under 18
EARLY BIRD PRICING
$125/ Adult
$125 / under 18
$145/ Adult
$145 / under 18
LAST MINUTE PRICING
$155/ Adult
$155 / under 18
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING
$115/ Adult
$115 / under 18
EARLY BIRD PRICING
$125/ Adult
$125 / under 18
STANDARD PRICING
$145/ Adult
$145 / under 18
LAST MINUTE PRICING
$155/ Adult
$155 / 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 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 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
Scenic course around Parliament, across the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and along Parkes Way before crossing back over the Kings Ave Bridge to complete a loop of Telopea before finishing.
For Google Maps, click here.
Course subject to change.
Elevation difference low to high point: 44m
Total elevation: approx 215m
EVENT DAY TIMELINE
5:00 am
Event Village opens
7:35 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
21.1K
General Information
Age limits
Participants must be 16 years + on race day.
Start line
King George Terrace, Parkes
Half Marathon starts: 8:00am
Half Marathon start closes: 8:20am
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".
Half Marathon road cut off
8:20am All participants must have crossed the start line
12:45pm Clear Kings Ave Bridge onto Bowen Drive (16.5km)
2:00pm All participants must have crossed the finish line
The timing system will record the 10.095km (halfway) split time
Drink stations
Located approximately every 2.5km - 3km on the course.
Please note that FIXX Nutrition is the electrolyte and Gu is the gel supplier.
FIXX Nutrition Electrolytes will be available. Flavours TBC.
GU Gels will be available. Flavours TBC.
| Location | Water/FixxElectrolyte/GU | Toilet | First Aid Post/Roving in the Area |
| 3.5k | Water | Yes | Roving |
| 6k | Water/Fixx | Yes | Yes |
| 9k | Water/GU | Yes | Roving |
| 12k | Water/Fixx | Yes | Yes |
| 15k | Water | No | Roving |
| 17k | Water | Yes | Yes |
| 19.5k | Water/Fixx | Yes | Yes |
| Location | Product | First Aid | Toilet |
| 3.5K | Water
| Yes
| Yes |
| 6k | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
| 8.5k | Water & Gels/Chews | Roving in area | No |
| 8.5k | Water & Electrolyte | Roving in area | Yes |
| 8.5k | Water | Roving in area | Yes |
| 8.5k | Water
| Yes | Yes |
| 8.5k | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
| 8.5k | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
| Location | Product | First Aid | Toilet |
| 3.5K | Water | Yes | Yes |
| 6k | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
| 8.5k | Water & Gels/Chews | Roving in area | No |
| 8.5k | Water & Electrolyte | Roving in area | Yes |
| 8.5k | Water | Roving in area | Yes |
| 8.5k | Water | Yes | Yes |
| 8.5k | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
| 8.5k | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
Pace leaders
Will be from Sydney Striders
Event Guide
Event Guide will be available for download closer 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.
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.
Wheelchair information
Racing wheelchair:If you are a racing wheelchair please contact timing@solemotive.com to secure your spot. The racing wheelchair wave will start approximately 10 minutes before the official Half Marathon start – at 7:50am. Please be at the start line no later than 7:40am
Non racing wheelchair:Sole Motive accommodates wheelchairs in our event. If you’re not a Racing Wheelchair Athlete, please start at the back of the final wave in your 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
Trophies and monetary prizes will be awarded to overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female place getters*.
TBC
Half Marathon
16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85+
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
PARTNERS
PARTNERS