On Sunday 7th April 2024, the #RunforFemiliPNG team will be lacing up our running shoes for the Canberra Times Marathon Festival! All funds raised will support survivors of family and sexual violence in Papua New Guinea to access the help they need.
Event Details
The Canberra Times Marathon Festival will take place on Sunday 7th April, outside of Old Parliament House in Parkes ACT. The start line for all races is on King George Terrace. The event village is on John Dunmore Lang Place.
A variety of distances are available to suit runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. This includes a 2km kids run, 5.4km fun run, 10km run, half marathon and full marathon.
2km Kids Fun Run
Start Time: 8:45 am
Children up to age 14 can participate. Parents/Guardians can participate in the 2km with their children free of charge. You only need to register your child.
Current Entry Cost: $40
5.4km Fun Run
Start Time: 7:30 am
Total Elevation: Approx 35m
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a registered adult to enter the 5.4km.
Current Entry Cost: $65
($55 if under 18)
10km Run
Start Time: 7:00 am
Total Elevation: Approx 60m
Participants must be aged over 12 years to enter the 10km run.
Current Entry Cost: $93
($72 if under 18)
Half Marathon (21.1km)
Start Time: 8:00 am
Total Elevation: Approx 215m
Participants must be aged over 16 years to enter the half marathon.
Current Entry Cost: $150
Marathon (42.2km)
Start Time: 6:15 am
Total Elevation: Approx 380m
Participants must be aged over 18 years to enter the marathon.
Current Entry Cost: $210
All of our team members will be gifted a free #RunforFemiliPNG t-shirt to run in!
Raising funds for Femili PNG
While violence affects us all, violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world.1 Globally, 1 in 3 women will experience violence in their lifetime. In PNG, that rate increases to 2 in 3.2 Addressing family and sexual violence in PNG is complex. Survivors need support getting back on their feet after violent experiences; and communities need help implementing strategies to prevent violence.
Since opening their first case management centre in 2014, Femili PNG have supported over 6,100 survivors to access safe accommodation, medical support, law and justice interventions, financial support, and more. They now operate free support services in Lae, Port Moresby and Goroka. They also operate the Bel isi PNG Safe House in Port Moresby.
In addition to their case management services, Femili PNG undertakes extensive outreach to raise awareness about family and sexual violence and what help is available. They train community leaders on how to effectively support survivors in locations they can’t reach directly; and collaborate closely with other service providers to enhance their impact.
As an Australian support organisation for Femili PNG, FemiliPNG Australia recognise that local people, communities, and organisations are best placed to respond to the needs of Papua New Guinean families. For this reason, all funds raised by our running team go directly towards supporting Femili PNG’s life-changing services.
Get Involved
- Sign Up
- Sponsor a Runner
- Volunteer
Sign Up to #RunforFemiliPNG
The Canberra Times Marathon Festival will take place on Sunday 7th April at John Dunmore Lang Place, Parkes ACT. A variety of distances are available to suit runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The FemiliPNG Australia team would love for you to get involved, have fun and raise funds for a great cause!
Ready to run for Femili PNG at the Canberra Times Marathon Festival? Signing up is a two-step process:
Step 1: All runners and walkers must register for the Canberra Times Marathon, via the event website.
Step 2: To join our #RunforFemiliPNG team and raise funds for our cause, you will also need to set up a Grassrootz fundraising page. You can sign up individually, or with your friends and family as a team!
Need help getting your page or team set-up? No problem – email us! Once you’ve signed up, remember to join our team Facebook group. Thank you, and good luck to all our runners and walkers this year!
Sponsor a Runner
Prefer cheering to running? We’d love your support!
Consider sponsoring your favourite runner today. All funds raised will go directly towards supporting Femili PNG’s life-changing services.
As a free case management centre, Femili PNG relies on donations to ensure high quality, sustainable programs are available for survivors of family and sexual violence in PNG. Sponsoring a runner helps FemiliPNG Australia to continue supporting the operation of Femili PNG’s vital services well into the future. Thank you for your support.
Volunteer on Race Day
If you are keen to volunteer, we’d love to hear from you! We always need extra help taking photos, organising runners and preparing food for our team on race day. Email us at [email protected], or get in touch via the contact form below:
