Canberra has spectacular athletics venues. We've selected places that combine the practicality of access and traffic-free competition with fantastic views of the bush capital's most beautiful sights.
Street Mile, Friday 31 October
Anzac Parade - a picturesque out and back course along the wide concourse linking the Australian War Memorial with the shore of Lake Burley Griffin. See the War Memorial, Mount Ainslie and both new and old Parliament House while you run!
Cross Country, Saturday 1 November
Weston Park, Yarralumla - two 4km laps of undulating grass surface in one of Canberra's most popular urban parks. Lake views, large trees, picnic areas and fresh air combine to make this a great experience for the cross country runner, spectator and official.
Road Walk, Saturday 1 November
Acton Ferry Terminal, Lake Burley Griffin - race walk along the lakeside cycle path towards the National Museum, enjoying postcard views across the lake. For photos and more information please visit
www.geocities.com/actrwc96/roadwalk
Track and Field, Sunday 2, Monday 3, Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November
Australian Institute of Sport Athletics Field, Leverrier Crescent, Bruce. A facility favoured by elite athletes for its fast surface and high quality field event areas. Set in bushland alongside the AIS Sports Complex. Approach venue via Haydon Drive or Ginninderra Drive. Warm up along eucalypt trails and see the AIS during breaks in your program.
Fun Run, Tuesday 4 November
Grevillea Park, beside Lake Burley Griffin's East Basin.
Half Marathon, Saturday 8 November
Lake Burley Griffin The run will follow traffic-free bicycle paths including a large loop of Lake Burley Griffin's west basin, crossing Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and Scrivenor Dam, and an out and back section along the northern shore of the lake's central basin, passing the Captain Cook Water Jet and the Carillon. See everything that you could take in on a Lake Burley Griffin cruise. The race will start and finish in Lennox Gardens, on the south of the lake near the Hyatt Hotel.