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Running · Half Marathons
The Canberra Times Half Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 11 April 2027
- Location
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Canberra Half Marathon: 11 April 2027, 7:15am. AIMS-certified, 215m of elevation, waves, pacers from 1:25 to 2:20, and entry.
The Canberra Times Half Marathon Race Timeline
213 days to go
More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.
The Canberra Times Half Marathon 2027: quick answers
When is The Canberra Times Half Marathon 2027?
The Canberra Times Half Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 11 April 2027, starting at 7:15am for the priority group and Wave A, then B at 7:20am, C at 7:25am and D at 7:30am. The racing wheelchair wave goes at 7:05am and the start line closes at 7:45am..
What time does The Canberra Times Half Marathon start?
The Canberra Times Half Marathon starts at 7:15am for the priority group and Wave A, then B at 7:20am, C at 7:25am and D at 7:30am. The racing wheelchair wave goes at 7:05am and the start line closes at 7:45am. from King George Terrace, Parkes — event village at John Dunmore Lang Place.
Where does The Canberra Times Half Marathon start and finish?
The Canberra Times Half Marathon 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 The Canberra Times Half Marathon?
The Canberra Times Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much elevation gain does The Canberra Times Half Marathon have?
The Canberra Times Half Marathon has approximately 705ft of total elevation gain. Nearly. The organiser publishes the numbers, which is more than most half marathons do: 215m of total elevation across 21.1km, and 44m between the lowest and highest points on the course. That is gently undulating — wide roads, long gradual gradients, nothing steep — and it is a fair course for a personal best, particularly given the April temperatures.
How much does The Canberra Times Half Marathon cost to enter?
Entry is direct through Sole Motive. Super early bird pricing was A$135 for the half, closing at 11:59pm on Thursday 3 September 2026, with the price rising through later tiers.
How can I track a runner at The Canberra Times Half Marathon?
The festival runs its own event app, carrying the timetable, results and tracking.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 11 April 2027
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- 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
- 7:15am for the priority group and Wave A, then B at 7:20am, C at 7:25am and D at 7:30am. The racing wheelchair wave goes at 7:05am and the start line closes at 7:45am.
- Elevation gain
- 705 ft (215m)
- Surface
- Closed public roads, tarmac throughout
- Cut-off time
- All runners must cross the finish line by 2:00pm.
- Age requirement
- Participants must be 16 or over on race day.
- Official pacers
- 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20
- 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$135 for the half, closing at 11:59pm on Thursday 3 September 2026, with the price rising through later tiers.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct and tier-priced.
The Canberra Times Half Marathon 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.
The Canberra Times Half Marathon 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. 705 ft of total elevation gain across 13.1 miles.
Is The Canberra Times Half Marathon flat?
Nearly. The organiser publishes the numbers, which is more than most half marathons do: 215m of total elevation across 21.1km, and 44m between the lowest and highest points on the course. That is gently undulating — wide roads, long gradual gradients, nothing steep — and it is a fair course for a personal best, particularly given the April temperatures.
The Canberra Times Half Marathon Course Profile
705 ft total elevation gain.
Tap a point on the course for details.
King George Terrace, Parkes — event village at John Dunmore Lang Place
Start line.
Where The Canberra Times Half Marathon 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 The Canberra Times Half Marathon Route Breakdown
Twenty-one kilometres of the Parliamentary Triangle, on closed roads, in the best month of the Canberra year. The race starts outside Old Parliament House, loops the Parliamentary Triangle past both Old and New Parliament House and into Barton, then runs Brisbane Avenue onto Adelaide Avenue for an out-and-back through the green surrounds of Yarralumla. Alexandrina Drive carries the course along the shore of Lake Burley Griffin before it turns back through State Circle and Brisbane Avenue to a finish on King Edward Terrace.
The Canberra Times Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
The Canberra Times Half Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
18:19
Average pace / km
11:23
The Canberra Times Half Marathon Pace Chart
Official pacers cover 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20. Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 17:11 | 10:40 | 53:22 | 1:46:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 18:19 | 11:23 | 56:55 | 1:53:50 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 19:28 | 12:06 | 1:00:29 | 2:00:57 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 20:37 | 12:48 | 1:04:02 | 2:08:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 1:07:36 | 2:15:11 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 22:54 | 14:14 | 1:11:09 | 2:22:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 25:11 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 27:29 | 17:05 | 1:25:23 | 2:50:46 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 29:46 | 18:30 | 1:32:30 | 3:04:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 32:04 | 19:55 | 1:39:37 | 3:19:13 | 7:00:00 |
The Canberra Times Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your The Canberra Times Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated The Canberra Times Half Marathon finish
1:54:55
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 JourneyThe Canberra Times Half Marathon 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 in advance — four waves go between 7:15am and 7:30am, and the start line shuts at 7:45am
- Shuttle bus booked before 23 March if you want the 5:45am service from Braddon
- Something warm and disposable; a Canberra April dawn is the coldest on the Australian race calendar
- A meeting point agreed at John Dunmore Lang Place
Training Strategy for The Canberra Times Half Marathon
10-14 weeks is a solid window for a first half marathon; 8-10 weeks is enough if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Build your long run up gradually rather than jumping straight to race distance.
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.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. 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, or stay attached to one of the official pacing flags (1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45).
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.
Half Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a half marathon.
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.
Drink stations carry water and FIXX Nutrition electrolyte. Fluid is usually enough at this distance; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
The Canberra Times Half Marathon 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 The Canberra Times Half Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other The Canberra Times Half Marathon 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.
A 5:45am shuttle from Braddon to Commonwealth Avenue serves half marathon runners, A$15 each way, booked through registration by 23 March. The drop-off is a 700m walk from the start.
Closures across the Parliamentary Triangle, Adelaide Avenue, State Circle and the lake shore. Parking near the start is limited.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
The lake shore on Alexandrina Drive, and King Edward Terrace for the finish.
The out-and-back on Adelaide Avenue means one spot gives two sightings, and the Triangle is small enough to walk.
The festival runs its own event app, carrying the timetable, results and tracking.
The Canberra Times Half Marathon 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 The Canberra Times Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.