Sunday’s 06:15 start requires an early transport plan
Sole Motive’s two-day schedule separates the full marathon from Saturday’s shorter races. Use April 11 for the marathon countdown and check the full-distance wave instructions. The village opening time is not the start time, and an arrival at the shuttle drop-off still leaves a walk to the assembly area.
The organizer offers a prebooked Sunday shuttle between Braddon and Commonwealth Avenue, with an early departure intended for marathon runners. The Braddon pickup point is still to be finalized, and the published return list includes an ambiguous 11:45pm entry. Confirm the final timetable rather than silently treating that as a morning service.
Marathon personal refreshments can currently be dropped at the information marquee on Saturday, April 10 between 08:00 and 14:00. If relying on that service, include the stop in your arrival schedule and follow the final labelling instructions. Confirm the aid products and station placement before depending on a particular drink.
Bag drop is listed behind the event village on John Dunmore Lang Place, and runners must bring their own bag. Keep collection, baggage and the starting entrance as separate points in your race-morning plan. The event guide is still forthcoming, so recheck final road cutoffs, start waves and transport details before departure. Allow for the final walk after leaving any bus or car.
Confirmed race date
Canberra Times Marathon Festival: April 11, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Use the confirmed date above and recheck the final participant instructions before committing to a race-day schedule.