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Weston Creek Half Marathon

March 14, 2027 · 8:00 AMCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Race Day

66°F

Feels mild

Total elevation gain

197ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

2/ 10

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The Lowdown

The Weston Creek Half Marathon is a volunteer-run race in Canberra, organised by the Weston Creek Athletics Club and now in its 40th year. It starts at Black Mountain Peninsula and runs out and back along bike paths beside Lake Burley Griffin toward Woden, with no road crossings and two water stations. A 10 km community fun run and a half marathon relay for teams of two or three run alongside it. The race is held on a Sunday in mid-March, and the half marathon has a 3 hour 30 minute cut-off.

Entry Methods: Online registration through Race Roster
Half marathon relay teams of two or three runners register as one team
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Entries can be transferred to another runner through the Race Roster portal before the deadline
Injured runners can switch to the 10 km, defer to the next year or get a refund if the injury is debilitating
Injury requests go by email to the organiser up to two weeks before the race
If the race cannot go ahead on the set date, participants are told a rescheduled date

01: The 2026 edition was the 40th running and took place on 15 March 2026.
02: Relay teams of three change over at 7 km and 14 km; teams of two change at the 11.1 km turnaround.
03: Relay baton is an electronic chip handed to the next runner at the changeover point.
04: Bib collection in 2026 was at Runners Shop in Phillip from Thursday to Saturday, or from 7:00 am on race day.
05: The finish is about 100 m past the rowing club shed, near the presentation area.

Questions about the Weston Creek Half Marathon 2027

When is the Weston Creek Half Marathon 2027?

Sunday, March 14, 2027.

Where is the Weston Creek Half Marathon?

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

What time does the Weston Creek Half Marathon start?

The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.

What is the Weston Creek Half Marathon time limit?

3 hours 30 minutes.

How do I enter the Weston Creek Half Marathon 2027?

Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online registration through Race Roster; Half marathon relay teams of two or three runners register as one team.

How much does the Weston Creek Half Marathon 2027 cost?

Half Marathon: A$60. 10 km Community Fun Run: A$30. Half Marathon Relay Team: A$90.

What is the Weston Creek Half Marathon elevation gain?

60 m (197 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the Weston Creek Half Marathon course like?

It passes Black Mountain Peninsula, Lake Burley Griffin and Cotter Road Bridge.

What is the weather like at the Weston Creek Half Marathon?

The race-day average is 19 °C (66 °F). Feels mild.

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