Running its 40th edition in 2026, the Weston Creek Half Marathon is one of Canberra's longest-running and most beloved road races. Organised by the Weston Creek Athletics Club (Canberra Redbacks), the event has been a fixture on the ACT running calendar for four decades — a remarkable milestone for any community event, and one that speaks to the genuine warmth and consistency of the club behind it.
The 2026 edition offers a half marathon (21.1km) and a 10km community fun run, with a commemorative medal minted specifically for the 40th anniversary. The course takes in Canberra's parklands and suburban streets in the Weston Creek area — flat to gently rolling terrain that suits a wide range of runners.
Entry fees are modest compared to the bigger capital city events ($60 early bird for the half, $30 for the 10km), which reflects the event's community spirit. Trophies are awarded to the top three males and females in both events, with the overall half marathon winner also receiving a keepsake trophy.
If you're in Canberra in mid-March looking for a well-run half marathon with genuine local character — no corporate fanfare, just a well-organised club event that's been doing this for 40 years — Weston Creek delivers.
