Have you mastered your 5 km run with friends, or that 10 km you took on in the November Canberra Times Fun Run? Are you ready to step up to a half marathon? Now’s the time to start.

Step Up To Half is Canberra Runners' Half Marathon Training Program designed to help you reach your running goal and finish the Canberra Runners' Half Marathon on 25 May 2025 with a smile on your face.

Who should register? This training program is designed for you if you:

• Want to run the Canberra Runners' Half Marathon on 25 May 2025
• Have not run a half marathon before
• Run regularly and want to step up to a half marathon distance
• Want to improve your half marathon times maybe even run a PB 
• Need some running buddies.

When? Starting on Saturday 22 February 2025, we train three mornings a week: Tuesday and Thursday (6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.) and Saturday (from 7:00 a.m.) for 13 weeks. 

Where? Please note different locations for sessions. Saturday sessions will commence at John Cardiff Close (opposite Radford College Rowing Shed, Black Mountain Peninsular carpark, see link for meeting point https://maps.app.goo.gl/YYnV9HAAqeAJHdXe8 and Tuesday and Thursday sessions will commence at Kuttabul Place, Acton, see link for meeting point - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5JpYJtNUuzxppu3j9

How much? The cost of the program is $150 for Canberra Runners members and $215 for non-members.

Joining Step Up to Half 2025 includes:

• A 13-week structured training program run by experienced and accredited coaches - 3 sessions per week
• Registration for the Canberra Runners' Half Marathon on 25 May 2025 
• Mentoring and advice from experienced runners
• A celebratory dinner after the event (own expense)
• An information session presented by professionals in physio, podiatry and running shoes and gear
• A $20 voucher from The Runners Shop
• 5% off sale items and 10% off other items at The Runners Shop
• A functional strength assessment voucher from The Canberra Physio Clinic
• A gait/footwear assessment voucher from The Walking Clinic
• Canberra Runners membership for the remainder of 2025 (if you’re not already a member) and all that entails.

Join us for a coffee or breakfast at a nearby cafe following the Saturday run, which is a great opportunity to catch up with other runners.

Like to know more?

Please contact the coordinator at hmtraining@canberrarunners.org.au, or mobile 0432 830 071, if you have any questions.