THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
TCS MARATHON (42.2K)
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
TCS MARATHON (42.2K)
13 April 2025
Event Village: John Dunmore Lang Place, ACT
Start Line: King George Terrace, ACT
6:15am start
All TCS marathon finishers will receive a FREE finisher t-shirt.
PRICING
Last minute pricing ends 30 mins before race start on race day.
Must be at least 18 years old on race day.
LAST MINUTE PRICING
$210/ Adult
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 |
| 6:05am | TCS Marathon (42.2K) Wheelchair Wave starts |
| 6:15am | TCS Marathon (42.2K) Priority and Wave A starts |
| 6:25am | TCS Marathon (42.2K) Wave B starts |
| 6:40am | TCS Marathon (42.2K) Start Line Closes |
| 9:40am | TCS Marathon (42.2K) Presentation |
| 2:00pm | Event Concludes |
COURSE MAP
The Marathon course takes you on a loop of Parliament and then around Telopea Park onto Kings Avenue to State Circle.
From there you’ll run on Adelaide Avenue towards Yarralumla and into Weston Park. You will then follow Alexandrina Dr back towards Commonwealth Ave
Then, you will run over the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge onto Parkes way and out to the Glenloch Interchange to a turnaround point. You’ll then return on Parkes Way to the Morshead Drive turnaround.
You’ll then head over Kings Avenue Bridge and complete a second loop of Telopea before heading to the finish line!
For Google Maps, click here.
Course subject to change.
Elevation difference low to high point: 49m
Total elevation approx: 380m
GETTING TO THE START LINE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Age limits
Participants must be 18 years + on race day.
Start line
King George Terrace, Parkes
Marathon starts: 6:15am
Marathon start closes: 6:40am
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".
TCS Marathon road cut off
6:30am - All participants must have crossed the start line
10:30am - Clear turnaround at Flynn Drive traffic lights (23.5km)
11:30am - Reached Half Marathon turnaround on Parkes Way. Runners approaching after cutoff time must turn around on Parkes. They may continue running back, but no official time recorded. (28.5km)
1:00pm - Clear Kings Ave Bridge onto Bown Drive (37.5km)
2:00pm - All participants must have crossed the Finish Line (42.2km)
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, Chocolate, Espresso, Strawberry Kiwi, Blueberry and Pomegranate, Mandarin, and Caramel flavoured GU Gels.
| Location | Products | Flavour/Type | Personal Refreshments | Toilet | First Aid Post/Roving in the Area |
| 3.5k | Water | N/A | No | Yes | Roving |
| 6.5k | Water | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 9k | Water/FIXX | TBC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 12k | Water/GU Gels | Blueberry and Pomegranate (Caffeine and Energy) + Tri Berry (Energy) | No | No | Roving |
| 15.5k | Water/FIXX | TBC | No | Yes | Yes |
| 19k | Water/FIXX | TBC | No | Yes | Yes |
| 22.5k | Water/Gu Gels | Strawberry Kiwi (Energy), Chocolate (Energy), Mandarin (Caffeine and Energy), Caramel (Energy) | No | Yes | Roving |
| 26k | Water/FIXX | TBC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 30.5k | Water/GU Gels | Espresso (Caffeine and Energy), Tri Berry (Caffeine and Energy) | No | Yes | Yes |
| 33k | Water/FIXX | TBC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 36k | Water | TBC | No | No | Roving |
| 38k | Water | TBC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 40k | Water/FIXX | TBC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Personal Refreshments
Marathon participants are able to utilise the personal refreshment drop off. If you require personal refreshments throughout your race you can drop off your refreshments at the Info Marquee on Saturday 12 April between 8am - 2pm.
Pace leaders
Will be from Sydney Striders
All Pace Group Leaders will be identifiable in event gear with a balloon and 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 Marathon start – at 6:05am. Please be at the start line no later than 5:50am
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
Marathon
18-19; 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+
Trophies and monetary prizes will be awarded to overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female place getters.
Male - 1st $2000, 2nd $1000, 3rd $750
Female - 1st $2000, 2nd $1000, 3rd $750
Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Rankings
More information on Age Group World Championships and how to gain ranking points or qualify for the Marathon Age Group World Championships can be found here: https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/rankings
Shuttle Bus Service
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
PARTNERS
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