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Running Races in Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Australian Capital Territory, Australia currently has 20 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Australian Capital Territory 2611, Acton, Australian Capital Territory and Parkes have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 7 5Ks, 6 10Ks, 3 half marathons and 4 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
November (4), February (3) and March (3) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 6 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 20
- Active listings
- 26
- Cities with races
- 15
Browse Australian Capital Territory races by distance
Upcoming races in Australian Capital Territory, Australia
All 20 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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SRF2026Stromlo, ACTKwong Physiotherapy SRF Marathon: Nov 14SRF30: Nov 14Capital Brewing SRF15: Nov 14SRF10: Nov 15 +2 more
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Hybrid 24 Hour Backyard UltraAustralian Capital Territory 2611, ACT1 x 6.7K per hour - 24 Hours ~200 runners
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Sri Chinmoy 100km Road RaceActon, ACT50K - solo100K - solo100K - relay (pairs)100K - relay (3-10 members)
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Fun Run Pink: CanberraAustralian Capital Territory 2611, ACTFun Run Pink (Open to all):1K2.5K5K +1 more
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ACTMA Run/Walk Handicap Series: Mt Ainslie (Out & Back)Australian Capital Territory 2609, ACT4.5K9K
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ACT Masters Run/Walk Handicap Series: Stromlo Forest ParkAustralian Capital Territory 2611, ACT4K8K
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
When races happen in Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- January
- 1 upcoming race
- February
- 3 upcoming races
- March
- 3 upcoming races
- April
- 2 upcoming races
- May
- 2 upcoming races
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- July
- 1 upcoming race
- August
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 1 upcoming race
- November
- 4 upcoming races
- December
- 1 upcoming race
Australian Capital Territory cities with the most races
- Australian Capital Territory 2611
- 4 upcoming races
- Acton
- 2 upcoming races
- Australian Capital Territory
- 2 upcoming races
- Parkes
- 2 upcoming races
- Yarralumla
- 1 upcoming race
- Australian Capital Territory 2609
- 1 upcoming race
- Campbell
- 1 upcoming race
- Act
- 1 upcoming race
Browse Australian Capital Territory races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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ACTMA Run/Walk Handicap Series: Campbell Park LoopAustralian Capital Territory 2609, ACT Usually held in October · next date not announced4.5K8.1K
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Canberra Colour FrenzyYarralumla, ACT Usually held in October · next date not announcedColour / Foam / Obstacle fun run:~ 1.65K (1 lap) - 5K (3 laps)
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Dusk till Dawn 12hr Team ChallengeCampbell, ACT Usually held in October · next date not announcedTeams of 4:Multiple 1.5K laps - 12 Hours
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Nightshift RunKingston, ACT Usually held in October · next date not announced1 x 6.4K lap per Hour - 12 Hours
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Women's and Girls' JogalongYarralumla, ACT Usually held in October · next date not announcedKids' (12 yrs & under) 2K3K6K
Races in nearby states and territories
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Running Races in Australian Capital Territory, Australia: common questions
- How many races are there in Australian Capital Territory, Australia?
- RaceRove currently lists 20 upcoming races in Australian Capital Territory, Australia with a confirmed date, plus 6 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Australian Capital Territory cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Australian Capital Territory 2611 (4), Acton (2), Australian Capital Territory (2), Parkes (2) and Yarralumla (1).
- When is race season in Australian Capital Territory, Australia?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are November (4), February (3) and March (3).
- What is the biggest race in Australian Capital Territory, Australia?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Australian Capital Territory, Australia is the Hybrid 24 Hour Backyard Ultra, with about 200 runners across all of its distances.
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