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Register 

Are you ready to lace up your running shoes and take on a 2.5km, 5km or 10km run around Lake Burley Griffin for the Canberra Day Appeal Fun Run?  Register by Sunday 9 March 2025 to run! 

Register today

Fees: 

$15.00 for the 2.5km 

$30.00 for the 5km 

$45.00 for the 10km 

The 2.5km course is a family friendly run/walk filled with fun activities along the way including a cheer squad, the bubble zone, a kids’ obstacle course , live jazz , local dancers, roving drummers  and a retro photo wall. Celebrate reaching the finish line with the Hands Across Canberra ‘High 5’ tunnel and a CBR branded badge upon completion!   

The 5km and 10km runs will be timed and medals will be awarded to finishers. 

Proceeds from the Fun Run registrations will go to the Canberra Day Appeal, supporting over 300 Charities across Canberra. 

Activities 

Little Burley Markets are popping up at the Canberra Day Appeal Fun Run in Commonwealth Park! 

Whether you’re joining the run or coming along to support and celebrate there is something for everyone at the Little Burley markets pop up for Canberra Day! 

Head to the kids activity tent to keep the little ones entertained. 

Get your coffee fix or enjoy a juice with a hot breakfast with the delicious local food on offer: 

  • Plunge & co Espresso 
  • Saccharum Coffee 
  • MA Fresh Juice 
  • Barceloneta 
  • The Marvelous Pty Ltd - Wonder Roti Hot Food 
  • Canan Turkish Gozleme 
  • Mellabella Gelato 
  • Cannoli Brothers 
  • La Josefina Alfajores 
  • Heavenly Jerky 

Make sure you check out the locally made goods at the markets too: 

  • 3D Printed toys and vases with MS3D Printing 

  • Jewellery from Acahua 

  • Clothing, bags and shawls from Moe Pwint Oo 

  • Gemstones & Jewellery from Essen’s Gem  

  • Holistic wellbeing and hemp products with Bunyip's Hemp Farms P/L  

  • Jewellery, resin and hair accessories from Resin Doll Designs  

  • Handmade Jewellery from Charlie Collie 

  • Landscape photograph prints by Sunburnt Prints 

  • Art on T-Shirts, T-Towels, Prints, Books by Leafy Sea Dragon Artwork 

  • Soy candles, bath and body items by Olivia Kindl 

Getting there  

Parking 

There is parking a short walk from Stage 88 at Commonwealth Park at: 

  • Regatta Point carpark  

  • Canberra Olympic Pool carpark 

You can also park in the city or at the CIT and walk to Stage 88. 

Accessible Parking is available at Regatta Place. 

Please note: Parking at Regatta Place is limited, and the carpark will close once it is filled. 

Please plan ahead and allow plenty of travel time as congestion and delays are possible. 

Road closures 

Whilst there are no road closures in place for the Canberra Day event, please be aware that construction work around the city may impact how you get to Commonwealth Park. For more information view the latest updates on Travel Impacts. 

Public transport 

Consider your journey to the Canberra day Appeal Fun Run with Transport Canberra. 

Please check the Transport Canberra website for the timetables for public holidays. Home - Transport Canberra (act.gov.au)  

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