Marathons in Australian Capital Territory

Australian Capital Territory has one marathon in our database in Australia, centred on Canberra. Canberra Marathon typically draws around 2,000 finishers. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia🇦🇺

Canberra Marathon

The Canberra Marathon is Australia's capital city marathon, drawing about 2,000 finishers each April around Lake Burley Griffin. The course passes Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, and the lake's scenic shores. April autumn weather in the bush capital and a flat lake loop make it the ACT's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

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Other races closest to Australian Capital Territory.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia🇦🇺· 247 km awayWorld Marathon Major

Sydney Marathon

The Sydney Marathon offers one of the most scenic marathon courses in the world, crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge with views of the Opera House and harbour. As the seventh Abbott World Marathon Major, Sydney combines iconic landmarks with a challenging but rewarding course through Australia's largest city.

Next race: Sunday, 30 August 2026

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia🇦🇺· 466 km away

Melbourne Marathon

The Melbourne Marathon draws approximately 6,000 finishers on an urban road in Melbourne, Australia. The course starts and finishes at the MCG. The route passes Federation Square, the Yarra River, St Kilda, and Albert Park. Mostly flat with gentle undulations on Yarra bridge crossings.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia🇦🇺· 536 km away

Ballarat Marathon

The Ballarat Marathon draws about 2,300 finishers each May through Victoria's historic gold-rush city. The course passes Lake Wendouree, the Eureka Stockade memorial, and the Victorian-era boulevards of central Ballarat. May autumn weather in the western Victorian highlands and a rolling goldfields profile make it regional Victoria's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 9 May 2027

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia🇦🇺· 906 km away

Gold Coast Marathon

The Gold Coast Marathon draws approximately 6,500 finishers on a scenic coastal road in Gold Coast, Australia. The course starts and finishes at Southport Broadwater Parklands. Very flat and fast, with no significant hills.

Next race: Sunday, 4 July 2027

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia🇦🇺· 944 km away

Brisbane Marathon

The Brisbane Marathon draws approximately 5,500 finishers on an urban road in Brisbane, Australia. The course starts and finishes at South Bank Parklands. The route crosses the Story Bridge, passes the Kangaroo Point cliffs, and follows the Brisbane River. Mostly flat with a climb on the Story Bridge.

Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027