We Run CBR: Canberra Runners are proud to host the 2027 Canberra Runners Half Marathon

The Canberra Runners Half Marathon will be held in late Autumn (Sunday, 16 May 2027), following the cycle path around the West Basin of Lake Burley Griffin to Scrivener Dam and return on an out and back course. The 2027 course is undulating and offers views of Australia’s national landmarks including Government House and Parliament House. You really will run Canberra!

The race starts and finishes at Lennox Gardens, which is easily accessed via public transport, bike, or car. The race starts on Flynn Drive, heading south and then Alexandrina Drive before joining the West Basin cycle path to Scrivener Dam and then returning via the cycle path and Alexandrina Drive to the Lennox Gardens cycle path and finishes on the grass. Flynn Drive will be closed from 7 a.m. to 8.30 a.m., and Alexandrina Drive from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.  The cut-off for completion of the event is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

The race will be fully timed.

Registration

The Canberra Runners Half Marathon is one of Australia's most beautiful and affordable half-marathons. Early bird entry fees are $40 for members of Canberra Runners and $70 for non-members. After 31 March, entry fees will be $55 for members and $85 for non‑members.  Save $30 on the entry fee by joining Canberra Runners for the discount membership price of $68 for individuals ($32 for under-18-year-olds) and $100 for a family. To join, simply click on the registration type when you register for the race. Membership will be for a full year from the date of payment.

Entries close at 6 pm on Wednesday, 12 May 2027. Late entries will NOT be accepted.

Participants must be aged 16 on or before 16 May 2027 to register for the Canberra Runners Half Marathon. Non-registered persons, including children in prams, will not be permitted to participate.

On Saturday afternoon, an event for children will be held in and around Lennox Gardens. See "1.6 km run for children" below, or check our Facebook and Instagram pages.

As much as we love our pooches, all animals are strictly prohibited from entering any part of the course at any time. However, we welcome dogs on leads in the race village.

Prizes and medals

Prizes and medals will be awarded to the first three males and females in the Half Marathon.

Finishers' medals will be provided for all finishers in the Half Marathon.

CR merchandise will be on sale at the race village. HM caps are $20. Get in quick, limited stock.

Drink Stations and Recovery Area

There will be drink stations at approximately 4 km, 8.5 km, 12.5 km, and 17 km.  At the finish, there will be a recovery area with fruit, water, and an energy drink.

Race Day

The Canberra Runners Half Marathon starts at 7.30 am on Sunday, 16 May 2027. 

Race Bibs

Race bibs may be collected from the race village on Saturday, 15 May, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. or on race day from 6:30 a.m. to 7:10 a.m.

Further details about the event will be emailed to entrants before the day.

10 km race

This year's Half Marathon continues to include a 10 km race.  Because of the bridge work on Commonwealth Bridge, the race will follow the half-marathon course to Weston Park and then return. The race will start by 7.45 am on Flynn Drive, heading south. The race will be fully timed. 

Registration

Entry is $10 for members and $25 for non-members. Participants must be at least 15 years of age and be able to complete the run in less than 2 hours.  Save $15 on the entry fee by joining Canberra Runners for the discount membership price of $68 for individual adults ($32 for under 18 years) and $100 for families.  To join, simply click on the registration type when you register for the race. Membership will be for a full year, from the date of payment.

Entries close at 6 pm on Wednesday, 12 May 2027. Late entries will NOT be accepted.

Prizes and medals

The male and female winners will receive a trophy.

Finishers' medals will be available for all who complete the 10 km Race.

Drink Stations and Recovery Area

There will be drink stations at approximately 4km and 6 km. At the finish, there will be a recovery area with fruit, water, and an energy drink.

Race Day

The 10 km event will start by 7.45 a.m. on Sunday, 16 May 2027, after all Half Marathon participants have crossed the start line and reached Alexandrina Drive.  Please note that 10 km runners should stay off Flynn Drive until they are called to the start line once the Half Marathon participants have left.

Race Bibs

Race bibs may be collected from the race village on Saturday, 15 May, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. or on race day from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Further details about the event will be emailed to entrants before the day.

1.6 km run for juniors

The 1.6 km run at Lennox Gardens for juniors on Saturday, 15 May 2027, continues. This year, there will again be two waves: the first for juniors aged 10 to under 15 years, and the second for juniors aged under 10. The first wave will start at 3.00 pm, and the second wave at 3.02 pm.  The run is free for members and $2 for non-members. Please register online for the 1.6 km Junior Race via https://www.revolutionise.com.au/cr/events/321563  (preferred), or on the day at Lennox Gardens, on Saturday 15 May 2027, from 1.30 to 2.30 pm.

Please consider joining Canberra Runners, you can also join by clicking on the registration type when you register for the HM or 10 km races as mentioned above. Canberra Runners is Canberra’s largest running organisation, offering running events, activities and training groups for all ages and abilities at various locations around Canberra. There are four social runs every week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) that are free for members, there is a series of races of 2 km and 5 km during spring and summer and some longer distances during winter, and members receive discounted entry to Canberra Runners major events.

More information

For more information on the Canberra Runners Half Marathon, the 10 km race, and the 1.6 km event for juniors, please email half@canberrarunners.org.au or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Refunds

Withdrawals from the Half Marathon or 10 km in exceptional circumstances before midnight on 30 April 2027 will be considered by the Canberra Runners Half Marathon sub-committee and may be offered a partial refund of entry fees. 

Cancellation

In the unlikely situation that the Half Marathon or 10 km race is cancelled due to circumstances outside the control of the Canberra Runners, you will be given the option to carry over registration to the following year or receive a partial refund of your entry fee (less administration costs). Due to the ACT Government and National Capital Authority approval requirements and logistics, if the event cannot take place on the scheduled weekend, it cannot be postponed.

Training Programs

Canberra Runners offers a 13-week half-marathon training program for those interested in joining other runners in preparing for this half-marathon event. The training program also includes entry in the Canberra Runners' Half Marathon. For more information, see: Step Up To Half Marathon 2026 Training Program - Canberra Runners - revolutioniseSPORT

Canberra Runners is also offering a 10 km training program for those interested in preparing for the 10 km event. For more information, see: Chasing 10km 2026 Training Program - Canberra Runners - revolutioniseSPORT

For other Canberra Runners run opportunities, see: https://canberrarunners.org.au/