Where:

Start/finish at Telopea Park School, NSW Cr, Barton

When:

7am Sunday 11 April 2010

Course:

See course map. IAAF/AIMS Certified Accurate. Times set on the Canberra Marathon course can be used as a qualifier for IAAF/AIMS rankings, major Championships, Boston Marathon, Comrades Marathon, New York City Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon.

Eligibility:

Minimum age 18. No roller skates, skis, blades, pets, hand cranked cycles, baby runners or any other mechanical devices. For safety reasons, wheelchairs are not permitted on this multi-lap course.

Entries:

           

Early entry is encouraged to facilitate race planning and is rewarded with a discounted entry fee. 

Runners who take advantage of the online entry option will receive a discounted entry fee of $90 for all entries received up until 30 November. The entry fee from 1 Dec is $100.

Postal entries will open in December. Entries must be post marked no later than 12 March and received no later than 17 March. A surcharge of $2 applies to faxed (and scanned) entries which must be received by 6.00pm 12 March. The entry fee is AUD$100. DO NOT fax and mail your entry (choose only one method) or fax your entry more than once - these actions will result in multiple charges.

Please assist the organisers by submitting entries as early as possible. Entry deadlines are enforced with no exceptions. Entries not meeting the deadline are neither accepted or acknowledged. PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE YOUR ENTRY, AS ENTRY FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.
                                                        

Late Entries:

If you miss the entry deadline, you may enter on race weekend. Entries may be made at the expo on Saturday or immediately prior to the marathon on Sunday. Race weekend entries are AUD$125.

There is no cap on numbers - plenty of room for everyone!

No Refunds:

Entry fees are non refundable and entries are not transferable. We do not operate a deferment system. Further information is available on the website under Refunds.

Marathon entrants who withdraw, due to injury, and contact us by Friday 2 April will be given free entry to either the 10km or 5km Fun Run. All applications must be accompanied by a copy of a doctor's certificate. Only the athlete concerned may use the free entry and transfer of entries will result in the immediate disqualification of all athletes involved. This concession will not apply on race weekend nor after 2 April.

Championship Entries:

All financial members of a State Masters Athletics Club will be eligible for the Australian Masters Athletics (AMA) Marathon Championships. There is an AMA entry fee of $10 to enter these championships. Entries for the AMA Marathon Championships close 12 March.

ACT Athletics, ACT Masters Athletics Club, Sydney Striders and Kembla Joggers are responsible for the rules governing their respective championships.

Acknowlegement of Entries:

You can confirm your online entry by checking Enter/Confirm My Entry on this website. Online entries will receive an automatic acknowledgement. Hard copy entries will be acknowledged by email if you provide a legible email address.

It is your personal responsibility to check your entry information to confirm that your details have been accurately captured.

Allocation of Bib Numbers:

Bib numbers are allocated in accordance with personal best times and are published on the website after the close of early entries. Bib numbers are collected on race weekend. Bib numbers are not transferable.

Time Limit:

Special arrangements apply to those who may take longer than 5 hours. For safety reasons participants who have not reached the 28km mark by 10.00am (at the discretion of the Course Manager) will be redirected to the cycle path adjacent to Lake Burley Griffin. The cycle path closely follows the road course, is measured to the same international standards as the road course and has drink stations (including personal refreshments), marshals and directional signs. The course manager has discretion to move other participants from the road course to the cycle path if they fall behind the 5 hour schedule.

While there is no formal time limit the race organiser reserves the right to declare the race over at 1.30pm, in consideration of safety and other issues. The race organiser also reserves the right to disallow marathon finishers to continue on the 50km course should they finish the marathon in over 5 hours.

There is no provision for early starters and such action will result in disqualification.

Chip Timing:

Chip Timing will be provided by Multisport Australia. Race packs will include a timing chip which must be tied securely to one of your shoes.

The timing chip remains the property of Multisport Australia and must be returned immediately after the finish of the marathon. Failure to return the chip will result in a $25 fee being payable.

Chip timing is provided for the marathon only, not the 10km/5km Fun Runs or the Kids Marathon (which is not timed).

Drink Stations:

There will be eight Refreshment Stations, providing athletes' personal refreshments, an high carbohydrate drink and water. The refreshment stations will be at each 5km. In between each Refreshment Station there will be a Drinking/Sponging Station, providing water and wet sponges (7.5km, 12.5km, etc).

High5 Energy Source (citrus) will be available at the Refreshment Stations. High5 Energy Source is is a concentrated carbohydrate (glucose polymer) drink mix, designed to provide maximum sustained energy. It contains all the essential electrolytes with a low Osmolality and is rapidly absorbed. Further details here. Water is provided in sachets, with backup supplies in cups. High5 will be provided in cups.

Personal Refreshments:

We cater for personal refreshments. If you want to use them, they must be placed in boxes located inside the school hall no later than 6.00pm on Saturday. Drink containers need to be clearly marked with bib number, name and the kilometre mark to identify the appropriate drink station. Be sure you place your bottles in the appropriate box. No glass or metal bottles allowed.

Pacers:

We are working to arrange the following pace groups: 3.00; 3.15; 3.30; 3.45; 4.00 and 4.30. If you are a runner who is planning to run this pace and are willing to assist other runners by sharing your pacing skills, please email Dave. ,

Medical:

Taking part in the Canberra Marathon is beneficial to your health if you are aware of the correct ways of training, drinking and eating. Participants need to take responsibility for their own health by equipping themselves with the right information. Make it your priority to be informed and consult your doctor for further information about specific medical problems.

IMMDA (International Marathon Medical Director’s Association) has published recommendations on Fluid intake, which can be read here.

Distance Splits:

Each kilometre, and the half way point, is accurately measured and signposted.

Running With Headsets:

We discourage running with head sets, in line with many international events. Should you choose to run with head sets, we ask you to be mindful that your are under the direction of police and marshals.

The course is multi lap and the lead runners may pass you at some stage. Showing common courtesy to other runners is the order of the day.

You must also be aware of any lead or emergency vehicles on the course.

Souvenir Photographs:

Marathon-Photos.com is the official photographer of the Canberra Marathon. Marathon-Photos.com will attempt to capture every participant along the route and each finisher as he/she crosses the finish line. These photographs will be available on www.Marathon-Photos.com shortly after the event.

Weather:

Canberra's average temperature at 7am during April is 8° rising to 14° at 10 am.

Rewards:

All marathon entrants receive a souvenir race program and all finishers receive a medal, finisher's certificate and results book.

Awards:

The awards ceremony will commence at 11.30am in the hall. Major awards are:

• prizemoney to first five male and female finishers
• Asics travel awards of a trip to a major Japanese marathon for the first Australian male and female athletes

Awards to the fastest male and female debuts, veteran categories (from M40 and W35) and the AMA awards will be presented at the Rydges After Party.

Full details of the prize money are available on this web site

Championship Awards:

The Canberra Marathon incorporates a number of championships. Medals for the AMA Marathon Championships will be awarded on race day. Other championship awards will be made by the relevant organisation.