Event Overview
The Mother’s Day Classic Canberra is held on Sunday 10 May 2026 at Ngambri/Lennox Gardens in Canberra, ACT. The program includes 5km and 10km options, with multiple start waves scheduled across the morning. Both courses start and finish at Lennox Gardens, creating a central event precinct for registration and bib collection. The event also offers an “Embrace & Honour” walk format with a minute of silence at the start line.
What the Course Demands
From Lennox Gardens, the course heads under Commonwealth Avenue Bridge toward Kings Avenue before looping back to the start/finish area. The 10km route extends across Kings Avenue Bridge, passes Rond Terrace, loops around Commonwealth Park, and returns to Lennox Gardens. With a shared start/finish precinct and wave starts, early pacing and positioning can matter, particularly as the course transitions through bridges and parkland turns.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits runners and run/walk participants who prefer a straightforward 5km or 10km held from a single, central venue. It can work well for first-time 5km runners as well as those aiming to run a steady 10km with clear loop-style routing. The course is noted as wheelchair and pram friendly, which may appeal to participants looking for an accessible community-focused event setting.
