EVENT INFORMATION
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
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
KIDS DASH
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
HALF MARATHON (21.1K)
AIMS-CERTIFIED
KIDS DASH
Date:Saturday, 11 April 2026
Start time:9:00am Start
Event Village:John Dunmore Lang Place
Start Line: King George Terrace
Saturday, 11 April 2026
Event Village: John Dunmore Lang Place
Start Line: King George Terrace
9:00am Start
PRICING
Stnadard pricing ends at 11:59PM on 26 February 2025.
Children up to the age of 14 may participate.
All entrants under the age of 5 must be accompanied by a non registered parent/guardian for the entire duration of the race.
STANDARD
$40/ Kids
STANDARD
$40/ Kids
COURSE INFORMATION
(New Course in 2026)
Get ready for big smiles and fast feet! The Kids Dash is all about fun, excitement, and high fives. Our next generation of runners will loop around the iconic Old Parliament House before racing to the finish on King Edward Terrace – where proud moments and plenty of cheers await.
KIDS DASH
TIMETABLE & WAVE STARTS
Saturday, 11th April
| 6:00am | Event Village Opens |
| 9:00am | All Participants Start |
| 9:30am | Kids Dash Start Line Closes |
| 10:00am | All Runners Must Have Crossed the Finish Line (Event Concludes) |
| 4:00pm | Event Village Closes |
*Course subject to change.
KIDS DASH
TIMETABLE & WAVE STARTS
Sunday, 12th April
| 6:00am | Event Village Opens |
| 9:00am | All Participants Start |
| 9:30am | Kids Dash Start Line Closes |
| 10:00am | All Runners Must Have Crossed the Finish Line (Event Concludes) |
| 4:00pm | Event Village Closes |
Age limits
Children up to the age of 14 may participate. All entrants under the age of 5 must be accompanied by a non registered parent/guardian for the entire duration of the race.
Parents/Guardians can participate with their children free of charge and do not need to register to do so.
Start line
Start line: King George Terrace.
Kids Dash start: 9:00am
Start line closes: 9:30am
Drink stations
Finish Line
Event Guide
Event Guide 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?
There will be no awards ceremony for the Kids Dash, however each child will be given a finisher's medal.
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
All courses (excluding the Kids Dash) will be certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.
*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.
All courses (excluding the Kids Dash) will be certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.
*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.
PARTNERS