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Capital Athletics Road Race Championships race photo

Capital Athletics Road Race Championships

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Capital Athletics Road Race Championships race photoCanberra
AU
Thennicke · CC BY-SA 4.0Bidgee, CC BY-SA 3.0 au, Wikimedia Commons
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Canberra · Distance TBD
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 20, 2026 · Entry Aug 17, 2026 ~ Sep 14, 2026 · Entry fee A$30 · Start 08:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Capital Athletics Road Race Championships race photo
Thennicke · CC BY-SA 4.0
Capital Athletics Road Race Championships race photo
Bidgee, CC BY-SA 3.0 au, Wikimedia Commons
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Capital Athletics Road Race Championships — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is the Capital Athletics Road Championships held at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra, Australia.

It features the 1 mile, 5km, and 10km events, and is listed as a World Athletics Permit meeting.

It is a title-level race that opens Canberra athletics' season.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Capital Athletics Road Race Championships runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Capital Athletics Road Race Championships — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Capital Athletics Road Race Championships course map and elevation

Course

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Canberra

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1 mile, 5km, and 10km events are held.

The venue is Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra.

The race is listed as a World Athletics permit event.

The detailed schedule and course course map have not yet been released.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Capital Athletics Road Race Championships race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

As the ACT regional athletics championships, bib distribution details have not been published.
Contact: competition@capitalathletics.au

Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra

race venue

Google Maps
Stations & transport near the venue

Just tap your contactless Visa or Mastercard (physical or phone/watch wallet) directly on the MyWay+ reader when boarding buses or light rail.

Getting to the start

Venue map and event schedule not yet published;

official page states 'Event schedule and venue map coming soon.' World Athletics Competition Permit event (1 Mile/5km/10km).

Getting to the finish

Same as start — no map published yet.

More details

Not documented; no parking/shuttle/transport details published.

IC card

MyWay+ card

Purchased/loaded at MyWay+ retail outlets (mostly newsagents across Canberra), via ticket vending machines, or ordered online/by phone (13 17 10)

Works directly at the gates

More details

Transport Canberra's MyWay+ system (launched Nov 2024) explicitly accepts contactless Visa/Mastercard bank cards and mobile wallets tapped directly on the reader,

no MyWay+ account needed —

a rare case where tapping a foreign bank card is genuinely the easiest option.

Covers ACTION buses and Canberra Light Rail.

Stations & transport near the venue

Canberra's public transport (ACTION buses and light rail) runs on the MyWay+ system,

which since its late-2024 rollout accepts direct tap-to-pay with a contactless Visa or Mastercard (physical or on phone/watch) as an alternative to buying a dedicated MyWay+ card,

which is convenient for short-term visitors.

Adult fares are roughly AUD 3.22 peak / 2.55 off-peak with daily fare capping.

Stromlo Forest Park itself sits outside the city center, so many attendees will still drive or taxi to the venue.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026Source · checked Aug 17, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Entry fee starts at AUD 30.

Canberra’s ACTION buses and light rail operate on the MyWay+ system.

You can board by tapping a contactless Visa or Mastercard, or a phone or smartwatch, without buying a dedicated card.

The adult fare is approximately AUD 3.22 during peak hours and AUD 2.55 at other times, with a daily fare cap.

However, Stromlo Forest Park is located away from the city centre, so many participants travel there by car or taxi.

Times are local to Canberra. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Capital Athletics Road Race Championships start line in Canberra

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The Bron Apartment - newly renovated, designer stay

Accommodation · 1.7km

9.4/10(17)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

16 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Canberra: Explore the Heart of Australia (Buffet Lunch Included)

₩187,847

View on Klook

Canberra car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Canberra Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

Canberra car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Canberra Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

View on Welcome Pickups

Canberra National Gallery Half-Day Small-Group Tour

₩44,751

View on Klook

Canberra Private Day Tour (Departing from Sydney)

₩1,551,238

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Canberra with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Canberra.

Total cost and budget for Capital Athletics Road Race Championships

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Capital Athletics Road Race Championships

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Canberra runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Capital Athletics Road Race Championships

FAQ
When does Capital Athletics Road Race Championships 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 20, 2026.

When does registration for Capital Athletics Road Race Championships 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Mon, August 17, 2026.

How much is the Capital Athletics Road Race Championships 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about A$30.

What time does Capital Athletics Road Race Championships 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2026 edition)

What transit card do I need for Capital Athletics Road Race Championships 2027?

Just tap your contactless Visa or Mastercard (physical or phone/watch wallet) directly on the MyWay+ reader when boarding buses or light rail.

(From the 2026 edition)

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