The Canberra Times Fun Run 2013

Overview

Lighten your run with Mizuno, then lighten your spirits at the post-race Event Village.

Whether you're there to beat Robert de Castella's 23-year-old record for the 10 kilometre race, blow your Personal Best out of Lake Burley Griffin or show off your onesie, the Canberra Times Fun Run team will welcome you at the starting line.

Now in its 37th year, the run started as a celebration of the Times' 50th anniversary. Initially a 9.6 kilometre route starting at the Trademan's Club in Phillip, it was altered to its current 10 kilometre course in 1986 by renowned athlete Dave Cundy. There’s a 5 kilometre option for those who like to take things easy.

This year, for the first time, a 14 kilometre event will form part of the program. Titled the Capital Run, it's being introduced as the City2Surf's sister run and is part of Canberra's year-long Centenary party. Parliament House, Federation Mall and Old Parliament House are all part of the landscape.

Over 195 charities benefit from funds raised by participants in the Canberra Times Fun Run. Partner organisation the Heart Foundation ACT is hoping to see $75,000 worth of donations, which will go towards the continuation of the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack campaign. Runners are invited to create a fundraising webpage through Everyday Hero.

Male and female winners of the the 10 kilometre and 14 kilometre races win cash prizes, with $500 going to the first place getter, $250 to the second and $125 to the third. Adidas and Rupert van Dongen are running training programmes for runners of all levels — beginners, intermediate and advanced.

Early bird entry prices are available until August 23.