Course & Elevation

The Canberra Marathon traverses Australia's purpose-built capital city, showcasing iconic landmarks including Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin, and the Australian War Memorial. The course features rolling terrain through tree-lined avenues and scenic lakeside paths with relatively consistent gradient changes throughout.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 17°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 35%

Mild autumn conditions with cool mornings and pleasant afternoons. Low humidity and stable weather patterns make April ideal for distance running in Canberra.

Registration

Registration Opens November

Registration Closes March

Entry Cost AUD $95-$145

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Established in 1979, it is one of Australia's oldest continuously held marathons
▸ The course includes stunning views of Parliament House and the iconic Lake Burley Griffin
▸ April timing coincides with Canberra's blooming autumn season with 1.5 million flowering trees
▸ Canberra's elevation and cool April weather create favorable running conditions year-round compared to other Australian marathons

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