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
8:30am start
(Updated 21st January 2025)
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 DAY TIMETABLE
| 5:00am | Event Village Opens |
| 8:30am | Half Marathon (21.1K) Priority and Wave A starts |
| 8:35am | Half Marathon (21.1K) Wave B starts |
| 8:45am | Half Marathon (21.1K) Wave C starts |
| 9:00am | Half Marathon (21.1K) Start Line Closes |
| 10:15am | Half Marathon (21.1K) Presentation |
| 2:00pm | Event Concludes |
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
GETTING TO THE START LINE
PRICING
Last minute pricing ends 30 mins before race start on race day.
Must be at least 16 years old on race day.
LAST MINUTE PRICING
$155/ Adult
$155 / under 18
GENERAL INFORMATION
Age limits
Participants must be 16 years + on race day.
Start line
King George Terrace, Parkes
Half Marathon starts: 8:30am
Half Marathon start closes: 9:00am
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
9:00am All participants must have crossed the start line
9:30am Clear Parliament Drive onto Federation Mall West (2.6km)
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. There will be Tri Berry and Blueberry and Pomegranate flavoured GU Gels.
| 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 |
| Location | Products | Flavour/Type | Toilet | First Aid Post/Roving in the Area |
| 3.5k | Water | N/A | Yes | Roving |
| 6k | Water/FIXX | Tropical Fruits | Yes | Yes |
| 9.5k | Water/Gu Gels | Espresso (Caffeine and Energy) + Tri Berry (Energy) | Yes | Yes |
| 12k | Water/FIXX | Tropical Fruits | No | Yes |
| 17k | Water | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| 20k | Water/FIXX | Tropical Fruits | 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 8:20am. Please be at the start line no later than 8:10am
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*.
Male - 1st $1000, 2nd $500, 3rd $250
Female - 1st $1000, 2nd $500, 3rd $250
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