You don’t have to notify Sole Motive (the organiser) if you are unable to run for any reason. However, there are no refunds for non-starters or non-finishers.

We do offer the following:

1. Withdrawal from the event: Withdrawals receive a credit note if they are made before 28 March 2021. An admin fee of $10 will apply. After this date, no credit notes will be issued. Credit notes are valid for 1 year from the date of issuing and valid for Sole Motive owned events and cannot be used for contracted events. Refunds will not be issued. When an entrant registers, they agree to the below terms and conditions;

T&C 13. I agree that there are no refunds, however, I may request a credit note for other Sole Motive owned events – with the exception of the Mother’s Day Classic (minus $10 for admin fees) – no later than 28 March 2021.

2. Downgrade from your race: Event downgrades can be made online up until 28 March 2021. Please email Sole Motive info@solemotive.com or phone (03) 9285 0600.

Refunds/credit notes cannot be issued for the difference in entry fee (if any) when downgrading your distance.

Please ensure you have checked your junk/spam folder for your confirmation email (e-ticket).

If you can still not locate it, you can log in via Register Now and choose to resend your registration email.

Race bibs for the 2021 event will be posted about 5 weeks before the event. If you have a 2020 race bib, it is no longer required.

All participants must wear a race number. Anyone without a race number will not be permitted to start the event. Please note replacement race numbers for lost race numbers or incorrect addresses will incur a $10 admin fee.

There is a $10 admin fee to transfer your entry into someone else’s name. Please email info@solemotive.com.

Note – the $10 admin fee will be waived until 5:00pm, 28 March 2021.

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• 50K Ultra Marathon: Must be at least 18 years old on race day
• Marathon: Must be at least 18 years old on race day
• Half marathon: Must be at least 16 years old on race day
• 10K: All children under the age of 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children under four years of age are not required to pay the entry fee for this race but must still register – please contact us to do so.
• 5.4K: All children under the age of 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children under four years of age are not required to pay the entry fee for this race but must still register – please contact us to do so.
• 2K (Kids Dash): All children under the age of 4 years must be accompanied by an adult and are required to pay the entry fee. The accompanying adult is not required to pay an entry fee for this race.
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8-week training programs are available for the half marathon, 10K & 5.4K distances. Please head to your distance page to download your training program.

We are committed to providing the safest possible event environment for our participants, volunteers, staff and officials. With the changing situation we ask that you keep up-to-date with the current public exposure sites and advice on how to act if you have been in these locations.

The event is proceeding as planned, in-line with government and health authority guidelines. We will continue to update participants if there are any changes as we get closer to the event.

You can find out more about our COVID-SAFE PLAN here.

COVID Postponement terms: Registered participants who entered after November 2020 for events that are postponed due to COVID-19 by the state or local health authorities are automatically transferred to the rescheduled date. For those that the new date does not work, we will allow deferrals to the event in the following year

COVID Cancellation terms: Registered participants who entered after November 2020 for events that are cancelled due to COVID-19 by the state or local health authorities, participants will have the options of either; Transfer to another Sole Motive race within the next 12 months, or refund of your Registration Fees minus administration fee of 10%. Please note, merchant booking fees on the online transaction are non-refundable.

For those who entered before 5 September 2020, for events that are postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19 by the state or local health authorities are automatically transferred to the rescheduled date. For those that the new date does not work, we will allow deferrals to the event in the following year no cancellation, credit note, transfer.

Bus
Due to the early start time for the event and road closures please visit www.action.act.gov.au for up-to-date information. Please note that there will be no event specific shuttles.

Car

There is ample parking within walking distance to the race start and finish area. Public Parking is available at the following locations:

Friday (Race Pack Collection)
P1 – Treasury Building car park – access via Langton Crescent

Saturday (Race Pack Collection)
P2 – John Gorton Building – Access from Dorthy Tangney Place

P3 – Questacon Car park – Access via Queen Elizabeth Drive
P4 – National Gallery – Access from King Edward Terrace via Kings Avenue only

Sunday

P1 - Treasury Building car park - access via Langton Crescent
P2 – John Gorton Building – Access from Dorthy Tangney Place
Please note the Southbound lane on Kings Avenue will be closed for participants.

If you are driving to the event, please read parking signs carefully to ensure you have parked legally.

The road closure map is available here.

Download your Race Day Guide here.

The road closure map is available here.

Clothing storage is available in the Event Village – look for the ‘Bag Drop’ marquee.

Your race number features a tear-off strip for you to attach to your backpack or clothing bag. Do not leave any valuables in your bag as we cannot accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen.

We no longer offer single-use plastic bags at the bag drop, so please remember to bring your own bag to the event.

Note: Any clothes left at the start line will be donated in our charity bin. These won't be available for collection at a later date.

All participants will receive a branded Canberra Times Marathon Festival medal for their chosen distance.

All events will start from King George Terrace and finish at West Lawns.

Start times

• Ultra – 6:00am
• Marathon – 6:25am
• 10km – 7:00am
• 5.4km – 7:35am
• Half Marathon – 7:50am
• Kids Dash – 8:30am
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Note: Any clothes left at the start line will be donated in our charity bin. These won't be available for collection at a later date.

Wave Start Zones will be in place at the start line of each race to ensure a smooth start for all participants.

Entrants are asked to assemble in the appropriate zone as indicated by the letter printed on their race bib.

ULTRA 6am Start

MARATHON 6:25am Start

10K 7am Start

HALF MARATHON 7:50am Start

We strongly discourage the use of headphones on the course. If you do choose to use headphones while running, please ensure that you are still able to hear what is happening around you.

No personal support riders or bike riders within the vicinity of runners are permitted on course. It is the responsibility of each athlete while running to ensure that no bikes are on the course near the runners. Any transgression will result in disqualification from the event.

If you are running to lend a helping hand to someone who is unable to run without you, then please contact Sole Motive on (03) 9285 0600 or info@solemotive.com.