| Date | Event | State | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Nov 26 | The Canberra Times Fun Run Rond Terrace, Parkes | ACT | 5 |
| 11th Apr 27 | The Canberra Times Marathon Festival 2026 John Dunmore Lang Place | ACT | 5 |
The 5km is the easiest way into Canberra's running scene, with free Saturday-morning parkruns around the lake and through the city's nature reserves. The capital's cool, dry climate makes it a great place to start, with charity and community fun runs through the year.
Find upcoming ACT 5km events below and filter by date or venue. Ready for a bigger challenge? Step up to a 10km, or bring the family to a kids' run.
| Date | Event | State | DistDistance(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Nov 2026 | The Canberra Times Fun Run Rond Terrace, Parkes | ACT | 5 |
| 11th Apr 2027 | The Canberra Times Marathon Festival 2026 John Dunmore Lang Place | ACT | 5 |
Do you know how far you have to run to burn off a Tim Tam? Find out here.
You've worked hard training for your event - prepare for race day with our handy pre-race checklist.
Mix up your training with these different types of training sessions.
Looking to increase your speed? Add some Mona Fartlek sessions to your training.
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