Canberra Runners 2023 Half Marathon
Sunday 21 May 2023 8:00 am
We Run CBR: Canberra Runners are proud to host the 2023 Canberra Runners Half Marathon
The Canberra Runners Half Marathon will be held late Autumn (21 May 2023), following the paths around the west basin of Lake Burley Griffin on beautiful Ngunnawal land. The race starts and finishes in Lennox Gardens which is easily accessed via public transport or car. The course is undulating and offers views of Australia’s national landmarks including Government House, Parliament House and the National Museum. You will run a path less travelled, through a spectacular cork plantation, eucalypt and pine forests and close to exotic animals at the Canberra Zoo and Aquarium. You really will Run Cbr!
Registration
The Canberra Runners Half Marathon is one of the most beautiful and affordable half marathons in Australia. Early bird entry fees are $50 for members of Canberra Runners and ACTMA, and $75 for non-members. After 31 March 2023 entry fees will be $65 for members and $89 for non‑members.
Entries close at 7pm on 19 May 2023. Late entries will not be accepted.
Cut-off for completion of the event is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Participants must be 16 years of age on or before 21/05/2023 to register for the Canberra Runners Half Marathon.
Non-registered persons will not be permitted to participate. This includes children in prams. Events for children will be held in and around Lennox gardens in the morning. This page will be updated with details and further information will follow on Facebook and Instagram.
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 will be awarded to the first three males and females.
Finisher’s medals can be purchased with your registration for $7 and can be collected immediately after the race. Canberra Runners are conscious of the need not to produce additional environmental waste in the form of unwanted medals. As a result, entry fees have been kept low but we have introduced this nominal fee to ensure that medals are only provided to competitors who want one.
Drink Stations and Recovery Area
Hydration on the course is sponsored by Fixx Nutrition. Fixx Nutrition Fuel X in the Tropical Fruits flavour will be available at aid stations and the recovery area. Water will also be available. Fuel X contains electrolytes and carbohydrates. If you plan to use the product on race day, it is recommended that you train with it beforehand. For more tips on how to train with Fixx Nutrition, please go to https://fixxnutrition.com/running-nutrition/
FREE massages and physio assessments for finishers post race at the Recovery area, generously provided by The Canberra Physio Clinic.
Canberra Runners Half Marathon starts at 8am on Sunday 21 May 2023.
Race Bibs
Race bibs may be collected on the Saturday afternoon (20 May) between 1pm and 3pm (preferred) or from 7-7:40am on Sunday morning (21 May) in the race village.
Further details about the event will be emailed to entrants prior to the day.
Please consider joining Canberra Runners, Canberra’s largest running organisation, welcoming participation for all ages and abilities. Membership costs $85 for adults, $125 for families, or $40 for under 18s. Canberra Runners is an inclusive and social organisation offering running events and training groups for all ages and abilities at various locations around Canberra. Members receive discounted entry to all Canberra Runners events.
For more information on the Canberra Runners Half Marathon, please email half@canberrarunners.org.au or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
Thank you to the following Canberra Runners Half Marathon sponsors:
.png)
Withdrawals prior to midnight 1 May 2023 will receive a refund of 50% of their entry fee. Subsequent withdrawals will forfeit 100% of their entry fee.
In the event of cancellation of the Canberra Runners Half Marathon, you will be provided with the option to carry over registration to the following year or be refunded, minus 30% entry fee to cover sunk costs. Due to the approval and logistics, if the event is unable to take place on the scheduled weekend, there is no provision for the event to be postponed.
