Australia 路 Road marathon 路 42.195 km
Canberra Marathon
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Canberra鈥檚 road marathon takes runners past Parliament House, along Anzac Parade and back beside Lake Burley Griffin. There is a climb towards the Australian War Memorial, with rolling sections elsewhere, so the lakeside setting tells only part of the story. Entry is direct through Sole Motive, with performance evidence needed for priority starts. The marathon is the Sunday race in a two-day festival; check its early start and intermediate road cut-offs when working out your expected finishing time.
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Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser鈥檚 link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Canberra
- State / territory
- Australian Capital Territory
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Rolling city course with a climb on Anzac Parade.
- Approximate field
- About 2,400Finishers 路 2026
Rounded from the 2,374 full-marathon finishers recorded by Ausrunning for 2026.
How to enter Canberra Marathon
These are the organiser鈥檚 entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Direct entry
Online registration through Sole Motive; priority starts require performance evidence.
Official entry informationRoute and course
A Parliament House loop leads through Telopea Park, Anzac Parade, Barton and Weston Park before returning beside Lake Burley Griffin.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2027 start
- 06:15 local time; the start line closes at 06:40. 2027 start information
- 2027 finish deadline
- All marathon runners must finish by 14:00; intermediate road cut-offs apply. 2027 finish deadline information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser鈥檚 results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Canberra Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe organiser provides a 2026 results link in its historical archive. Category results are available through the timing service; no category winners have been transcribed here.
2025 Canberra Marathon
Full 2025 resultsThe 2025 edition has a separate results link in the organiser's archive.
Race news, photos and video
Visit the organiser for race updatesCommon questions
When is Canberra Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 11 Apr 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Canberra Marathon?
Direct entry: Online registration through Sole Motive; priority starts require performance evidence.
Where is Canberra Marathon and how far is it?
Canberra Marathon takes place in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Canberra Marathon course like?
A Parliament House loop leads through Telopea Park, Anzac Parade, Barton and Weston Park before returning beside Lake Burley Griffin. Rolling city course with a climb on Anzac Parade.
How big is the field at Canberra Marathon?
The approximate field is About 2,400, based on Finishers for 2026. Rounded from the 2,374 full-marathon finishers recorded by Ausrunning for 2026. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Canberra Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser鈥檚 results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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