The Canberra Times Marathon Festival 2025 - Half Marathon

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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.

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Must be at least 16 years old on race day.

STANDARD PRICING

$145/ Adult

$145 / under 18

LAST MINUTE PRICING

$155/ Adult

$155 / 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

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

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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 in March 2025.

GU Gels will be available. Flavours TBC in March 2025.

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

Pace groups: 90mins, 1hr 40mins, 1hr, 45mins 1hr 50mins, 2hrs, 2hrs 10mins

If you are a participating athlete and wish to join a Pace Group, please look out for the Pace Group signs at the Start Area on race day. All Pace Group Leaders will be identifiable in event gear with their particular pace time clearly visible on their race BIB.

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

NOTE: Age group medals will be posted to the Top 3 placegetters in the following age groups. 2-3 weeks after the event.

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+

Shuttle Bus Service

There is limited parking near the event village and start line locations. There will be a shuttle bus service operating between Braddon and Commonwealth Avenue* to assist participants who want to avoid traffic congestion. The shuttle bus is $10 each way and can be booked through your registration.

Options for all distances from Braddon (exact location to be confirmed) to Commonwealth Avenue (Across from Albert Hall):

4:45am - Suitable for marathon participants

5:45am - Suitable for 10k & 5.4k participants

6:45am - Suitable for 5.4k and half marathon participants

Return shuttle buses from Commonwealth Avenue(adjacent to Albert Hall) to Braddon (location to be confirmed):

9:00am

10:30am

12:15pm

*Please note that there are no stops between Braddon and Commonwealth Avenue. The drop off point at Commonwealth Avenue is a 700m walk from the event village and start line locations. There will be signage and volunteers to direct you once you get off the bus.

**The cut off to register for the shuttle bus service is 11:59PM 13 March 2025.

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