THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
MARATHON
42.2K
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
MARATHON
42.2K
13 April 2025
Event Village: John Dunmore Lang Place, ACT
Start Line: King George Terrace, ACT
6:15am start
All marathon finishers will receive a FREE finisher t-shirt.
Take on the AIMS-certified 42.2km course which is a part of the prestigious 'World Marathon Majors' where you'll be able to take on an extraordinary challenge. If you've been thinking about taking on a marathon, now is the time!
There is no better place to feel the sensational feeling of setting exciting new PBs and smashing goals than Canberra, Australia's Capital City with its rich history and iconic landmarks, you'll get to be experience this alongisde thousands of other passionate runners.
The course will take you past unbeatable views of the Capital City running past iconic landmarks such as Old Parliament House, the National Triangle, and Canberra's centrepiece, Lake Burley Griffin.
Not only will you conquer an incredible distance, but you also have the opportunity to earn a ranking or secure entry in the Age Group World Championships through this race.
42.2K PRICING
Standard pricing ends at 11:59PM on 27 February 2025.
Must be at least 18 years old on race day.
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING
$155/ Adult
$170/ Adult
STANDARD PRICING
$190/ Adult
LAST MINUTE PRICING
$210/ Adult
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING
$155/ Adult
EARLY BIRD PRICING
$170/ Adult
STANDARD PRICING
$190/ Adult
LAST MINUTE PRICING
$210/ Adult
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
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
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
EVENT DAY TIMELINE
5:00 am
Event Village opens
7:30 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
42.2K
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: 6:30am
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".
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.
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 6 April between 8am - 2pm.
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 Gels | PersonalNeeds | Toilet | First Aid Post/Roving in theArea |
| 3.5k | Water | No | Yes | Roving |
| 6.5k | Water | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 9k | Water/Fixx | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 12k | Water/GU Gels | No | No | |
| 15.5k | Water/Fixx | No | Yes | Yes |
| 19k | Water/Fixx | No | Yes | Yes |
| 22.5k | Water/GU Gels | No | Yes | |
| 26k | Water/Fixx | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 30.5k | Water/GU Gels | No | Yes | |
| 33k | Water/Fixx | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 36k | Water | No | No | |
| 38k | Water | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 40k | Water/Fixx | Yes | 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 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.
TBC
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
PARTNERS