The Canberra Marathon is one the fastest and most scenic courses in Australia. The traffic free roads are bounded by parkland and afford panoramic views of Lake Burley-Griffin and many of Australia's national buildings.
The course starts and finishes at Telopea Park School and consists of a 10km loop through the Parliamentary Triangle followed by a double out-and-back section along the southern and northern shores of the lake. The out-and-back section will stretch from Bowen Park to a point near the Glenloch interchange. Runners will cross Kings Avenue Bridge on the outward stretch and the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge on the inward stretch.
Please note:
Rates are subject to change at any time
All rates are quoted in Australian dollars and are on a per person basis exept Apartment rates which are on a per apartment basis.
A Consultancy Fee of AU$25 will apply per booking.
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| Telopea Inn on the Park (Standard) |
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At the start |
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| Brassey Hotel (Standard Room) |
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10 min walk |
AUD $130 |
AUD $65 |
AUD $260 |
AUD $130 |
| Brassey Hotel (Heritage Room) |
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10 min walk |
AUD $160 |
AUD $80 |
AUD $320 |
AUD $160 |
| Rydges Lakeside |
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5-10 mins drive |
AUD $TBA |
AUD $TBA |
AUD $TBA |
AUD $TBA |
| Rydges Capital Hill |
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300m |
AUD $TBA |
AUD $TBA |
AUD $TBA |
AUD $TBA |
| Forrest Hotell |
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10 min walk |
AUD $125 |
AUD $62.50 |
AUD $250 |
AUD $125 |
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| 2 nights accommodations |
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| Pinnacle Apartments |
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10 min walk |
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AUD $190 |
AUD $250 |
AUD $300 |
| Bentley Suites |
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200m |
AUD $180 |
AUD $215 |
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| Forrest Hotel Appartments |
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10 min walk |
AUD $170 |
AUD $190 |
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| 1 night accommodation |
The Canberra Marathon is one the fastest and most scenic courses in Australia. The traffic free roads are bounded by parkland and afford panoramic views of Lake Burley-Griffin and many of Australia's national buildings.
The course starts and finishes at Telopea Park School and consists of a 10km loop through the Parliamentary Triangle followed by a double out-and-back section along the southern and northern shores of the lake. The out-and-back section will stretch from Bowen Park to a point near the Glenloch interchange. Runners will cross Kings Avenue Bridge on the outward stretch and the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge on the inward stretch.
The non-refundable, non-transferable entry fee for the Canberra Marathon is: before 14 March 2008 AU$90 Race Weekend AU$110 Note: Postal entries MUST be postmarked on or before 14 March 2008 to be eligible for the discounted entry fee.
There are no qualifying times for the Canberra Marathon. The race is open to all runners 18 years and over.
The Marathon starts at 7am.
There is no cut-off time for the Canberra Marathon but the roads will be progressively opened from 11:30am onwards. When roads reopen, participants still on the course will be moved to the adjacent footpaths or cycle paths and must continue the race on these paths. While there is no formal time limit the race organiser reserves the right to declare the race over at 1.30pm, giving every Marathon runner at least 6 1/2 hours to complete the Marathon course.
Each kilometre and the half-way point, is signposted and accurately marked.
Additional information will be mailed to all entrants along with advice of bib numbers. Bib numbers are collected on race weekend.
There will be eight Refreshment Stations, serving athletes' personal refreshments, an electrolyte drink and water. The refreshment stations will be at each 5km.
In between each Refreshment Station there will be a Drinking/Sponging Station, serving water and wet sponges.
Personal refreshments for one or more aid stations can be left at the Expo on Saturday. Full details of personal refreshments will be available in the additional race information sent to entrants.
Transport to the start and finish of the race is not provided as part of the race entry. As the race starts in the centre of Canberra all the hotels that we offer are within easy walking distance of the start/finish line.
The Canberra Marathon Expo is held on Saturday 12 April 2008 between 1pm and 6pm at Race Headquarters - Telopea Park School, NSW Crescent, Barton. Travelling Fit will be there so be sure to come and say "Hi".
All marathon entrants receive a souvenir race program and all finishers receive a commemorative medallion, certificate of merit and results book. T-Shirts are on sale at the Expo.
The average April temperature in Canberra is 13°C (55°F).
- Canberra 50km Ultra Marathon
- Kids Marathon
- Marathon Eve 5km & 10km Fun Run
- Pasta Party - 7-9pm Saturday 12 April at the Rydges Capital Hill Hotel. Bookings essential.
- Race After Party - 3pm Sunday 13 April, Rydges Capital Hill Hotel, BBQ, drinks from the bar, pay as you go. No payment required but numbers must be finalised by 4 April for catering purposes. Please email Fran to register your attendance.
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