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Running · 5Ks
Charterpoint Canberra 5K 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 10 April 2027
- Location
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- Distance
- 3.11 mi / 5.0 km
Canberra 5K: 10 April 2027, 8:30am from King George Terrace. Flat, AIMS-certified, open from age 8 — waves, cut-off and prices.
Charterpoint Canberra 5K Race Timeline
212 days to go
More than 35 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5K-specific training ramps up.
Charterpoint Canberra 5K 2027: quick answers
When is Charterpoint Canberra 5K 2027?
Charterpoint Canberra 5K 2027 takes place on Saturday, 10 April 2027, starting at 8:30am for the priority group and Wave A, 8:35am for Wave B, with the racing wheelchair wave at 8:20am. The start line closes at 8:50am..
What time does Charterpoint Canberra 5K start?
Charterpoint Canberra 5K starts at 8:30am for the priority group and Wave A, 8:35am for Wave B, with the racing wheelchair wave at 8:20am. The start line closes at 8:50am. from King George Terrace, Parkes — event village at John Dunmore Lang Place.
Where does Charterpoint Canberra 5K start and finish?
Charterpoint Canberra 5K starts at King George Terrace, Parkes — event village at John Dunmore Lang Place and finishes at King Edward Terrace, by Old Parliament House.
How many miles is Charterpoint Canberra 5K?
Charterpoint Canberra 5K is 3.11 miles (5km).
How much does Charterpoint Canberra 5K cost to enter?
Entry is direct through Sole Motive. Super early bird pricing was A$52 for adults and A$40 for under-18s, closing at 11:59pm on Thursday 3 September 2026.
How can I track a runner at Charterpoint Canberra 5K?
The festival runs its own event app, carrying the timetable, results and tracking.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 10 April 2027
- Distance
- 3.11 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- Start Point
- King George Terrace, Parkes — event village at John Dunmore Lang Place
- Finish Point
- King Edward Terrace, by Old Parliament House
- Start time
- 8:30am for the priority group and Wave A, 8:35am for Wave B, with the racing wheelchair wave at 8:20am. The start line closes at 8:50am.
- Surface
- Closed public roads, tarmac throughout
- Cut-off time
- All runners must have crossed the finish line by 10:00am.
- Age requirement
- Open to all ages, but every child under 8 must be accompanied by a guardian who is themselves entered in the event.
- Tracking app
- The festival runs its own event app, carrying the timetable, results and tracking.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry is direct through Sole Motive. Super early bird pricing was A$52 for adults and A$40 for under-18s, closing at 11:59pm on Thursday 3 September 2026.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct and tier-priced.
Charterpoint Canberra 5K Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Charterpoint Canberra 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at King George Terrace, Parkes — event village at John Dunmore Lang Place and finishing at King Edward Terrace, by Old Parliament House. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Charterpoint Canberra 5K flat?
Yes. Flynn Drive and King Edward Terrace are level parkland roads, and the organiser describes the course as flat and fast. No official elevation figure is published, so none is stated here.
Charterpoint Canberra 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
King George Terrace, Parkes — event village at John Dunmore Lang Place
Start line.
Where Charterpoint Canberra 5K starts and finishes
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Full Charterpoint Canberra 5K Route Breakdown
A flat, closed-road, AIMS-certified 5km through the Parliamentary Triangle. The course heads out along Flynn Drive, turns back towards Parliament House and finishes on King Edward Terrace. It is a genuine race rather than a fun run — there is a priority wave for men targeting sub-20 and women targeting sub-23 — and it is also the easiest way into the festival for a first-timer or a family.
Charterpoint Canberra 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
Charterpoint Canberra 5K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:17:10
Average pace / km
47:57
Charterpoint Canberra 5K Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 57:53 | 35:58 | 2:59:49 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 1:02:42 | 38:58 | 3:14:48 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:07:31 | 41:57 | 3:29:47 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:12:21 | 44:57 | 3:44:46 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:17:10 | 47:57 | 3:59:45 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:22:00 | 50:57 | 4:14:45 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:26:49 | 53:57 | 4:29:44 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:31:38 | 56:57 | 4:44:43 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:36:28 | 59:56 | 4:59:42 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:46:07 | 1:05:56 | 5:29:40 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:55:45 | 1:11:56 | 5:59:38 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 2:05:24 | 1:17:55 | 6:29:36 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 2:15:03 | 1:23:55 | 6:59:35 | 7:00:00 |
Charterpoint Canberra 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Charterpoint Canberra 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Charterpoint Canberra 5K finish
25:02
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyCharterpoint Canberra 5K Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Your wave known — the start line shuts at 8:50am
- Something warm for the wait; the 5K goes off after the 10K, so you will be standing around in a cold Canberra morning
- A meeting point agreed at John Dunmore Lang Place
Training Strategy for Charterpoint Canberra 5K
4-8 weeks is enough for a 5K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Short, sharp interval and tempo sessions matter more here than overall mileage.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final few days, keeping a short, sharp race-pace effort or two to stay sharp. Arrive at King George Terrace, Parkes — event village at John Dunmore Lang Place fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
5K Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance. There is one drink station at 3.5km.
Recovery starts with what you eat in that first hour — a mix of carbohydrate and protein is what the evidence supports.
Charterpoint Canberra 5K Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Charterpoint Canberra 5K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Charterpoint Canberra 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No metropolitan rail in Canberra. Light rail runs from Gungahlin through Braddon into the city.
The event shuttle runs on the Sunday only — Saturday distances need their own way in.
Closures across the Parliamentary Triangle.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
King Edward Terrace for the finish, which is where the whole festival ends up.
Everything is within a short walk of the event village.
The festival runs its own event app, carrying the timetable, results and tracking.
Charterpoint Canberra 5K Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Charterpoint Canberra 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.