NOW THE CANBERRA TIMES FUN RUN

Rond Terrace in Parkes provides the NOW THE CANBERRA TIMES FUN RUN with a fitting capital-city setting, featuring a fast, flat course that winds past the Old and New Parliament Houses. It offers the atmosphere of a large community gathering rather than a strictly competitive event, attracting beginners, children, and many runners who arrive "bringing determination, adrenaline, and inspiration." The appeal is straightforward: for those with the fitness, it's a "perfect chance to hit a PB," and for newer participants, the flat terrain and pacers ensure accessibility. Post-race, the event village seems a worthwhile destination, offering food and coffee vendors, live music, a PB Bell, cheer-sign creation, a recovery area, and "great vibes all around" as over 5,000 participants pursue their objectives.