Canberra / ACT 5km Fun Runs

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.

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Date	Event	State	DistDistance(s)
1^st Nov 2026	The Canberra Times Fun Run Rond Terrace, Parkes	ACT	5
11^th Apr 2027	The Canberra Times Marathon Festival John Dunmore Lang Place	ACT	5

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