Weston Creek Athletics Club ACT

2022 Weston Creek Half Marathon
2022-03-06 07:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Black Mountain Peninsula, Garry Owen drive, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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The Weston Creek Half Marathon and 10k Community fun run is scheduled for Sunday the 6th of March 2022. All precautions will be taken to minimise any risk from COVID-19 spreading.

The Half Marathon will be held under Covid -19 restrictions which may limit activities before and after the event, depending on what is allowed at that time e.g a presentation ceremony may not be possible and prizes forwarded to the recipients later. The field is limited to 300 participants.

There is a time cut-off for completion of the event of 3 hours 30 minutes.

Fees

The early bird entry fee is $55 for individuals and $50 for Griffins and ACTMA members and applies up to 24 December 2021. From midnight on 24 December to 6 February 2022 the fee rises to $60 for individuals but remains at $50 for Griffins and ACTMA members. From midnight on 6 February 2022 until closure of registrations on 2 March 2022 the late fee kicks in with $80 for individuals and $70 for Griffins and ACTMA members.

Relay teams of 2 or 3 members pay $80 regardless of when they register up to 2 March.

Instructions

Race Bibs may be collected from Thursday 3rd March to Saturday 5th March from the Runners Shop in Colbee Court Phillip or on the morning of the race from 6:30 am at Black Mountain Peninsula at the starting line adjacent to the toilet block. Please allow sufficient time to collect your bib and attach it if you intend leaving collection to the Sunday morning.

Race Day

The Half Marathon starts at 0730 on Sunday 6 March near the brick toilet block on Black Mountain Peninsula while the 10km event starts at 0800. Both courses are out and back. Only the first member of the relay team needs to be at the start line with the first changeover at either the 7km or 10km mark on the half Marathon course.

Depending on the weather the Balloon Festival should provide spectacular views while you run.

Further details about the event will be emailed to entrants prior to the day.

Runners Shop Gift vouchers for the first three Half Marathon and first three 10km Male and Female runners, and medals for each age group winner in both events.

Lots of barrel-draw prizes

Fees include free soft drinks and wrapped sweets afterwards.

Relay teams comprised of two or three runners (two legs x 10.55 km or three legs of 7 km, 7km and 7.1 km).

Note: this event will be electronically timed and all bibs must be returned after the event or an additional payment of $5 will be requested.
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Course Description

The course starts at the end of Garryowen Drive on Black Mountain Peninsula. Runners will proceed along Garryowen Drive and turn left onto the shared path just before Lady Denman Drive. Runners then proceed along the shared path, (keeping to the left hand side) around West Basin and over Scrivener dam, where a few hundred metres after the dam the 10k course turns around. The Half Course continues along the shared paths past the ovals at Curtin, under McCulloch Street and adjacent to Yarra Glen. The shared path then crosses under Melrose Drive and passes the pitch n putt in Woden. Shortly after runners turn and retrace their steps to Black Mountain Peninsula. Here they turn right onto the bike path near the rowing sheds and enter John Cardiff Close for the finish.

There are two drink stations on the course, which are visited twice, once out and once back, situated at the 4km and 8 km mark, and there will be a lead bike for both events.

For further details of the course click here. This interactive map can be scrolled and zoomed.

Canberra Half Marathon Elevation Graphic

2022 10km Community Fun Run
2022-03-06 08:00 - 11:00
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This event will be held in conjunction with the Half Marathon and will commence half an hour after the departure of the Half Marathon competitors.
The Weston Creek Half Marathon and 10k Community fun run is scheduled for Sunday the 6th of March 2022. All precautions will be taken to minimise any risk from COVID-19 spreading.
The entry fees are $40 for early bird, $45 for 24 Dec to 6 Feb and $50 for late entries (after 6 February 2022).
Race Bibs may be collected from Thursday 3rd March to Saturday 5th March from the Runners Shop in Colbee Court Phillip or on the morning of the race from 6:30 am at Black Mountain Peninsula at the starting line adjacent to the toilet block. Please allow sufficient time to collect your bib and attach it if you intend leaving collection to the Sunday morning.
Timing bibs need to be returned after the event otherwise an additional fee of $5 will be incurred. Live results and photos from the event will be available on our social media page (Weston Creek Athletics Club) and website (westoncreekathletics.org.au) shortly after the event.
For safety reasons, no dogs or strollers are permitted in the event.
Post event there will be an awards ceremony followed by numerous barrel draws but all present will need to maintain ‘individual distancing rules’.
The Event Schedule is as follows:
• Public toilets open at 6:00 am
• Bib Collection: From 6:30am
• Half Marathon start: 7:30am
• 10k Community Fun Run start: 8:00am
• Awards Ceremony + Barrel draws: post event commence at 10:30

This event will be electronically timed and all bibs must be returned after the event or an additional payment of $5 will be requested.

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Course Description
The course starts at the end of Garryowen Drive on Black Mountain Peninsula. Runners will proceed along Garryowen Drive and turn left onto the shared path just before Lady Denman Drive. Runners then proceed along the shared path, (keeping to the left hand side) around West Basin and over Scrivener dam, where a few hundred metres after the dam the 10k course turns around. The Half Course continues along the shared paths past the ovals at Curtin, under McCulloch Street and adjacent to Yarra Glen. The shared path then crosses under Melrose Drive and passes the pitch n putt in Woden. Shortly after runners turn and retrace their steps to Black Mountain Peninsula. Here they turn right onto the bike path near the rowing sheds and enter John Cardiff Close for the finish.
Bottled water will be provided half way and at the finish. Qualified first aiders will be on hand.
For further details of the course click here. This interactive map can be scrolled and zoomed.

2023 Weston Creek Half Marathon and 10km Fun Run
2023-03-19 08:00 - 11:30
Weston Creek Athletics Club (Canberra Redbacks) is proud to announce the 37th running of our iconic half marathon on Sunday 19th March 2023, along with our 10 km community fun run.

Race Information:
Both events may be held under Covid -19 restrictions which may limit activities before and after the event, depending on what is allowed at that time e.g. a formal presentation ceremony may not be possible after the event but medals, prizes and lucky draw prizes may be presented as you cross the line instead, courtesy of our electronic timing system. This has worked well in past events. In 2022 we were able to hold a formal presentation ceremony and hopefully we will be able to do so again for this event.
Gift vouchers and medals not collected on the day may be collected from the Runners Shop in Colbee Court, Phillip, at your convenience.
The field is limited to 300 participants as both events are conducted almost solely on bike paths, apart from the start.
There is a time cut-off for completion of the event of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Canberra Redback medals and Runners Shop gift vouchers will be awarded to the first three males and females of both the half marathon and 10km. The first male and first female in the half marathon will receive a keepsake trophy and have their names engraved on the perpetual trophy. Masters age group winners in both events will receive Runners Shop vouchers and a Canberra Redbacks medal. There will be an abundance of random pre-drawn barrel draws with gift vouchers, wine or physiotherapy exercise aids as prizes.
Race Bibs may be collected from the Runners Shop, Colbee Court Phillip, from 0900 on Thursday 16th March to 1700 Saturday 18th March, or from 0700 before the race on Sunday morning at the race starting area near the main toilet block at Black Mountain Peninsula. Please allow sufficient time to collect your bib and conduct any Covid registration requirements if you intend leaving bib collection to the Sunday morning.
Injuries Policy: What happens if I have entered and suffer an injury during training which prevents my participation? Unlike most event organisers, we offer three options if the injury occurs up to two weeks from the event start:

Transfer you from the half marathon to the 10 km event, if you are able to run that far;
Be transferred to the 2024 event; or
Seek a refund.

You will need to email me at Robbie.costmeyer@bigpond.com to arrange any of these options, which must be exercised before 14th March.
You are able to transfer your entry yourself to a fellow runner at any time before March 14th, 2023.
Should the event not be able to take place on 19th March then participants will be notified of a rescheduled date.
Race Day:
The Half Marathon and 10km both start at 0800 on Sunday 19th March near the main toilet block at the far end of Black Mountain Peninsula. This should allow some of the faster half marathon runners someone to chase. Please ensure that you cross over the e-timing mat at the start of the race to ensure that you are timed. With some luck, this event may again coincide with the Balloon Festival, which would present some spectacular views along the course.
Clothing and other gear may be left under cover near the start line where the presentations will take place after the race (Covid-19 guidelines permitting).
The finish line is not the same as the start line and is 100m past the rowing club shed. You must cross over the e-timing mat to record a time.
Relay Teams: The second and third Relay runners must find their own way to the changeover points. For teams of three, the 7 and 14 km mark are at the same spot, which is on the bike path going out just before the Cotter Road Bridge. For Relay teams of two the change-over point is at the event turn around point at 11.1 km.
Further details about the event will be emailed to entrants prior to the day.
The half marathon early bird entry fee is $65 and $40 for the 10 Km. These fees will apply up to midnight on 1st November 2022 when a second level of fees of $75 and $45 respectively kicks in until midnight on 14th February 2023. Then until registrations close at midnight on Wednesday 14th March 2023 the fees will be $85 and $50 respectively. ACTMA members and Griffins running the half marathon are eligible to enter for a discount of $10.
Relay teams of two or three runners in the half marathon pay a set fee of $85 per team, regardless of when they register. The first runner will start with the rest of the individual runners but carry a baton with an electronic chip, rather than an e-bib, which they hand to the next runner at the changeover point.

Race Information:
There will be no late online entries accepted after midnight on Wednesday 14th March.
Course Description
The course starts at the end of Garryowen Drive on Black Mountain Peninsula. Runners will proceed along Garryowen Drive and turn left onto the shared path just before Lady Denman Drive. Runners then proceed along the shared path, (keeping to the left hand side) around West Basin and over Scrivener dam before following shared paths past the ovals at Curtin, under McCulloch Street and adjacent to Yarra Glen. The shared path then crosses under Melrose Drive. Shortly after, runners turn and retrace their steps to Black Mountain Peninsula. Here they turn right onto the bike path near the rowing sheds and enter John Cardiff Close for the finish.
There are 5 drink stations on the course situated approximately every 4kms.
Click on the map for an interactive map of the 21km course. (MilerMeter does not load the map correctly on mobile but works fine in desktop mode)

Canberra Half Marathon Elevation Graphic

10km Course

2024 Weston Creek Half Marathon and 10km Fun Run
2024-03-17 08:00 - 11:30
Weston Creek Athletics Club (Canberra Redbacks) is proud to announce the 38th running of our iconic half marathon on Sunday 17th March 2024, along with our 10 km community fun run.
The Race results portal for registrations opens on 1 September 2023.

The half marathon early bird entry fee is $50 and $30 for the 10 Km. These fees will apply up to midnight on 1st November 2023 when a second level of fees of $65 and $40 respectively kicks in until midnight on 28th February 2024. Then until registrations close at midnight on Wednesday 12th March 2024 the fees will be $85 and $50 respectively. ACTMA members, Canberra Runners members and Griffins running the half marathon are eligible to enter for a discount of $10 from 2 November 24 until 28 February 24.
Relay teams of two or three runners in the half marathon pay a set fee of $80 per team, regardless of when they register. The first runner will start with the rest of the individual runners but carry a baton with an electronic chip, rather than an e-bib, which they hand to the next runner at the changeover point.
Race Information:
A formal presentation ceremony will be conducted after the event to present medals, accompanying gift vouchers and many lucky draw prizes.
Gift vouchers and medals not collected on the day may be collected from the Runners Shop in Colbee Court, Phillip, at your convenience.
The field is limited to 350 participants as both events are conducted almost solely on bike paths, apart from the start.
There is a time cut-off for completion of the event of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Canberra Redback medals and Runners Shop gift vouchers will be awarded to the first three males and females of both the half marathon and 10km. The first male and first female in the half marathon will receive a keepsake trophy and have their names engraved on the perpetual trophy. Masters age group winners in both events will receive Runners Shop vouchers and a Canberra Redbacks medal. There will be an abundance of random pre-drawn barrel draws with gift vouchers, wine or physiotherapy exercise aids as prizes.
Race Bibs may be collected from the Runners Shop, Colbee Court Phillip, from 0900 on Thursday 14th March to 1700 Saturday 16th March, or from 0700 before the race on Sunday morning at the race starting area near the main toilet block at Black Mountain Peninsula. Please allow sufficient time to collect your bib and conduct any Covid registration requirements if you intend leaving bib collection to the Sunday morning.
Injuries Policy: What happens if I have entered and suffer an injury during training which prevents my participation? Unlike most event organisers, we offer four options if the injury occurs up to two weeks from the event start:

Transfer you from the half marathon to the 10 km event, if you are able to run that far.
Be transferred to the 2025 event: or
Arrange a refund if the injury is debilitating.

You will need to email me at robbie.costmeyer@bigpond.com to arrange any of these options, which must be exercised before 12th March 2024.

The Race Results portal allows you to transfer your entry yourself to a fellow runner at any time before March 12th, 2024.

Should the event not be able to take place on 17th March for any reason then participants will be notified of a rescheduled date.
Race Day:
The Half Marathon will start at 08:00 while the 10km will start at 08:15. The start line is at the main toilet block at the far end of Black Mountain Peninsula. Please ensure that you cross over the e-timing mat at the start of the race to ensure that you are timed. With some luck, this event may again coincide with the Balloon Festival, which would present some spectacular views along the course.
Clothing and other gear may be left under cover near the start line where the presentations will take place after the race.
The finish line is not the same as the start line! The finish line is 100m past the rowing club shed. You must cross over the e-timing mat to record a time. There will be limited snacks and water at the finish line. The main feast will be in the presentation area near the toilet block.
Relay Teams: The second and third Relay runners must find their own way to the changeover points. For teams of three, the 7 and 14 km mark are at the same spot, which is on the bike path going out just before the Cotter Road Bridge. For Relay teams of two the change-over point is at the event turn around point at 11.1 km.
Further details about the event will be emailed to entrants prior to the day.
There will be no late online entries accepted after midnight on Wednesday 12th March. There will be no entries accepted on race day.
Welcome back past participants! Invite your friends to join you in the running of this iconic annual event.

Course Description
The course starts at the end of Garryowen Drive on Black Mountain Peninsula. Runners will proceed along Garryowen Drive and turn left onto the shared path just before Lady Denman Drive. Runners then proceed along the shared path, (keeping to the left hand side) around West Basin and over Scrivener dam before following shared paths past the ovals at Curtin, under McCulloch Street and adjacent to Yarra Glen. The shared path then crosses under Melrose Drive. Shortly after, runners turn and retrace their steps to Black Mountain Peninsula. Here they turn right onto the bike path near the rowing sheds and enter John Cardiff Close for the finish.
There are 5 drink stations on the course situated approximately every 4kms.
Click on the map for an interactive map of the 21km course. (MilerMeter does not load the map correctly on mobile but works fine in desktop mode)

Canberra Half Marathon Elevation Graphic

10km Course

2025 Weston Creek Half Marathon and 10km Fun Run
2025-03-16 08:00 - 11:00
Registrations open 1 October 2024
