Canberra Marathon

Overall score 3.2Good
Thin evidence2 sources#195 of 312 marathons

Canberra, Australia · 42.2 km

Race day Sun 11 Apr 2027

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Is it right for you?

First timer
Friendly3.5
PR potential
Fast3.5
Flat course
Rolling3.2
Getting in
Easy3.5
Crowds
Strong3.5

Watch out: Expect hills; both historical marathon reports describe climbing late in the race. All 3

Held back by race (3.0) and entry (3.2).

Provisional: based on 2 sources. Why

Raced it? Your rating helps.

Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why people love it

  • Run 42.2 km (26.2 mi) past national landmarks and Lake Burley Griffin.
  • Current marathon operations include personal refreshment stations and wave starts.

Watch out for

  • Expect hills; both historical marathon reports describe climbing late in the race.
  • Pace-group congestion affected water access for one 2024 runner.
  • Historical experiences do not establish unchanged 2027 service delivery.

Latest or next race

Sun 11 Apr 2027

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What runners say

Overall score 3.2 out of 5

2 reviews and race reports

2 reviews

  • Acceptable_Tie_6893

    Raced 2025 · Reddit athlete race report

    Tone: Positive

    The local runner found race morning straightforward, worked with a small pack and finished near goal pace. Hills and warming conditions required restraint; a friend supplied personal bottles. The account describes 2025, not guaranteed 2027 operations.

    Covers Course, Support, Conditions

    Read on reddit.com (Reddit athlete race report, opens in a new tab)

  • Etherkai

    Raced 2024 · Reddit athlete race report

    Tone: Mixed

    The visitor collected a bib at the expo and used personal-refreshment tables. Running behind a pace group made water stations congested; hills late in the race added effort. They enjoyed a successful finish, although advertised ice baths were absent. This is a 2024 account.

    Covers Course, Support, Conditions, Stay and travel

    Read on reddit.com (Reddit athlete race report, opens in a new tab)
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Pick a score, then tell the next athlete about the course, conditions and logistics.

Scores

Open a category for its ratings and the evidence behind them.

Good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 28% of the overall score.

Toughness: Tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved3.7

    Both full-marathon accounts describe rewarding finishes, with some operational shortcomings. · Low confidence

  • OrganizationWell run3.5

    Reports mention straightforward logistics and personal refreshments, but one advertised recovery service was missing. · Low confidence

  • First timer friendlyFriendly3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialFast3.5

    Both athletes achieved strong times; hills and warming conditions required pacing restraint. · Low confidence

Good. Scenery, road surface, closures, and room to run. Counts for 20% of the overall score.

  • Course sceneryBeautiful3.8

    A repeat participant praises the scenery, supported by the current landmark and lakeside route. · Low confidence

  • Room to runSome pinch points3.3

    One runner found water stations congested behind a large pacing group. · Low confidence

  • Road surfaceGood3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Road closuresMostly closed3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Course flatnessRolling3.2

    Both historical full-marathon reports identify meaningful hills, including late climbing. · Low confidence

  • Net downhillDownhill3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Very good. Crowds, aid stations, the start, and pacers. Counts for 20% of the overall score.

  • Start logisticsSmooth3.6

    One local runner found arrival straightforward; the visitor collected their bib at the expo. · Low confidence

  • Pacers and timingGood3.6

    Both reports describe pacing groups; one found them difficult to pass at crowded aid stations. · Low confidence

  • Crowd supportStrong3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Aid stationsGood3.6

    Personal-refreshment tables worked, although one runner needed time to locate their supplies. · Low confidence

Very good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 14% of the overall score.

  • WindMostly calm3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Air temperaturePleasant3.5

    One edition began cool and warmed later; another was less comfortable than expected. · Low confidence

  • Weather reliabilityReliable3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Spectator friendlyEasy3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Low altitudeLow3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

  • Hotel availabilityGood3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Hotel valueGood3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • WalkabilityWalkable3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Travel easeEasy3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • LogisticsSimple3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Town and foodGood3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Good. How hard it is to get a place, and what you get for the fee. Counts for 8% of the overall score.

  • Getting inEasy3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Value for moneyGood value3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Course

Route, 42.2 km (26.2 mi)

Shape
loop
Surface
paved roads
Start
06:15

Getting in

Entry
open

Getting there and staying

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Getting around
Historical athlete lodging experiences do not establish current availability or prices.

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Key facts

Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Typical month
April
Distances
42.2 km (26.2 mi)

Sources

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