THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
42.2K
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
42.2K
7 April 2024
Event Village: John Dunmore Lang Place, ACT
Start Line: King George Terrace, ACT
6:15am start
NEW in 2024! All marathon finishers will receive a FREE finisher t-shirt. So if you're thinking of taking on the marathon, go for it!
Take on the 42.2km course and prepare for an extraordinary challenge as the marathon features an AIMS certified course, making it a part of the prestigious 'World Marathon Majors.'
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
Early Bird ends at 11:59PM Thursday 16 November 2023.
Must be at least 18 years old on race day.
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM AUGUST 31
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM NOVEMBER 16
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM FEBRUARY 15
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM FEBRUARY 29
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM MARCH 22
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
2PM - 6PM APRIL 5
8AM - 4PM APRIL 6
PRE EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION - EVENT VILLAGE
FROM 5:00AM APRIL 7
EVENT DAY RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM AUGUST 31
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM NOVEMBER 16
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM FEBRUARY 15
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM FEBRUARY 29
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM MARCH 22
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 5
8AM - 4PM APRIL 6
PRE EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION - EVENT VILLAGE
FROM 5:00AM APRIL 7
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
COURSE MAP
The Marathon course takes you on a loop of Parliament and then around Telopea 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!
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
7:00 am
10km starts
TBC
2km 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
TBC
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: 6:25am
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
6:25am - All participants must have crossed the start line
10:00am - Clear turnaround at Flynn Drive traffic lights (23.5km)
10:45am - 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)
12:00pm - Clear Kings Ave Bridge onto Bown Drive (37.5km)
1:00pm - 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 15 April between 8am - 2pm.
Please note that FIXX Nutrition is the electrolyte and Gu is the gel supplier.
Electrolytes available in Lemon, Lime, or Tropical.
Chews flavours available in Blueberry, Watermelon, Strawberry, Orange, and Salted Lime.
Gels flavours in Triberry, Espresso, and Salted Lime.
| Location | Product | First Aid | Toilet |
| 3.5k | Water | Yes | Yes |
| 6.5k | Water & Personal Refreshment | Yes | Yes |
| 9k | Water, Electrolyte & Personal Refreshment | Yes | Yes |
| 11.5k | Water & Gels/Chews | No | No |
| 15.5k | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
| 19.5K | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
| 22.5K | Water & Gels/Chews | No | No |
| 25k | Water, Electrolyte & Personal Refreshment | Roving in area | Yes |
| 27.5k | Water & Gels/Chews | Roving in area | No |
| 33k | Water & Electrolyte | Roving in area | Yes |
| 36k | Water | Roving in area | Yes |
| 38k | Water & Personal Refreshment | Yes | Yes |
| 40.5k | Water, Electrolyte & Personal Refreshment | Yes | Yes |
| Finish Line | Water & Electrolyte | Yes | Yes |
Pace leaders
Will be from Sydney Striders
Participant instructions
Participant Instructions 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.
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.
Trophies and monetary prizes will be awarded to overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female place getters.
1st place $1,000
2nd place $400
3rd place $150
World Marathon Majors
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
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
PARTNERS