Races Marathon · Canberra, Australia
Canberra Marathon
Canberra Marathon is a flat marathon in Canberra, Australia, held each April. A largely flat course through the Parliamentary Triangle and along Lake Burley Griffin, with an out-and-back to Weston Park and a finish by Old Parliament House. Crisp autumn mornings, around 5 to 18°C. The Canberra Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
April
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Crisp autumn mornings, around 5 to 18°C.
Racing this course well
A largely flat course through the Parliamentary Triangle and along Lake Burley Griffin, with an out-and-back to Weston Park and a finish by Old Parliament House.
The Canberra Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Pick your goal for Canberra
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Canberra Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Canberra Marathon?
- It is held each April in Canberra, Australia. Check the official Canberra Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Canberra Marathon course flat?
- A largely flat course through the Parliamentary Triangle and along Lake Burley Griffin, with an out-and-back to Weston Park and a finish by Old Parliament House.
- How should I train for the Canberra Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Canberra Marathon: flat terrain, April conditions. RunV Premium builds a training plan around your goal time and race date, and lets you adapt it when life interrupts the Canberra build.
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