On April 14 and 15, Canberra will once again play host to Australia's most historic running event. The Australian Running Festival presented by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is one of the most iconic running events in the calendar and has a distance for everyone; a 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, The Canberra Times Marathon and the 50km Ultra Marathon. The festival celebrates a full weekend of healthy lifestyles, fitness and fun across five scenic courses that showcase the best of the nation's capital.
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With over 6500 runners converging on Canberra for the weekend, the festival kicks off with the 5km and 10km fun runs on Saturday, April 14. Whether you are a returning runner looking to better your time or a runner just looking to get out there and have some fun with friends, these fun runs are the perfect way to get involved and participate in the captivating experience that is the Australian Running Festival.
For the serious runner, the Half Marathon, The Canberra Times Marathon and the 50km Ultra Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 15. The courses take runners on a picturesque route following the parliamentary triangle, along the banks of Lake Burley Griffin, and finishing on the East West lawns. This year sees a course enhancement for the Half and Ultra Marathons as well as the iconic Canberra Times Marathon, featuring fewer hills and a more pleasant course for runners.
Entrant’s who sign up before January 17 will save $20 off standard registration fees, and will also gain access to an interactive race day app, thanks to the events new presenting and technology partner TCS. Also, anytime leading up to the event, entrants will be able to take advantage of special Family Packages for 5km and 10km events – two adults and a child is free or two children and an adult is free.
This year the Australian Running Festival has a total prize pool of almost $20,000. With the winners of The Canberra Times Marathon Men's and Women's taking home $3000 each and the winners of the Half Marathon and Ultra Marathon Men's and Women's $1000 each. Also, winners of the 5km and 10km fun runs won’t be going home empty handed either, winning $500 each.
Run for a cause this year and to help reach the event fundraising goal of $250,000 for a wide range of worthy local, community and worldwide causes - more details can be found at the event website.
Registrations are open for a weekend away with the whole family at the Australian Running Festival. Visit www.runningfestival.com.au