Canberra Marathon Festival

Road

South Canberra,, Australia

Apr, 2026 (TBD)

5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon

Race Information

Lace up for one of the five event events featured at The Canberra Times Marathon Festival weekend. Take on the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5.4km, or the Kids 2km fun run. All five distances are single laps and explore the beautiful Canberra lakeside and surrounds. All events start near the National Rose Gardens and will take on some of Canberra great sights including Lake Burley Griffin and the Parliamentary Triangle before finishing near the Old Parliament House.

Run Pick of the Month - Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Run the road like no other in May, 2026 at the Great Ocean Road Running Festival, presented by Melrose.

Join thousands of runners and walkers for an unforgettable weekend along the iconic Great Ocean Road—one of Victoria’s most breathtaking coastal stretches.

With a distance for everyone, from the 1.5 km Kids Gallop and the SriLankan Airlines 6 km Run to the legendary Melrose 44 km Great Ocean Road Marathon and the ultimate challenge of the 60 km Ultra Marathon, you can choose your adventure.

Whether you’re aiming for a personal best, conquering your first event, or simply soaking in those stunning ocean views, don’t miss out.

Registrations are open now, but with limited spots available, you’ll need to get in quick!

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Race Facts

Race Size: 5,000 - 10,000

Course Type: Road

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: Yes

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