Canberra International Walking Weekend: About the Walk
(Event Rules, Awards)
The Canberra International Walking Weekend incorporates the Canberra Two Day Medal Walk and is a non-competitive challenge walk for all ages. It's not a race but is about fun, fitness, fellowship and personal challenge.
The walks take you along Canberra 's extensive footpath and recreation path network. Routes pass national buildings and Lake Burley Griffin and go through a number of Canberra's Nature Parks and are different both days. The times allowed means there is time to do some sightseeing or enjoy a coffee along the way while enjoying Canberra's autumn and the company of fellow walkers.
Everyone who finishes any route will receive a personalised certificate while those who complete at least the age-related challenge distance on both days will receive the Canberra Two Day Walk Medal.
Event Rules
Participants may select a 5, 10, 20 or 30 km route for one or both days and/or a 42 km course on the Saturday. The set routes, although different for each day, start and finish at the same place (the Control Centre).
Note:
1. The above are nominal distances, the actual distance could be up to about 10% more.
2. Participants may choose to walk any distance, but the minimum age-based qualifying distance must be achieved on both days to qualify for the Canberra Two Day Walk Medals/Pins (see details below).
The Walk is non-competitive, with walkers able to select their own pace and rest stops, with the only requirement being to complete the Walk before 4.00 pm each day.
Start times are: |
7.30am – 42 km (Saturday only) |
| 8.00am – 30 km |
| 9.00am – 20 km |
| 10.00am – 5 and 10 km |
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The routes generally follow recreation, equestrian or footpaths which may have concrete, bitumen, gravel or natural ground surfaces. Participants will be provided with a route map. The routes will also be signposted.
The Walk will be held irrespective of the weather.
Awards
Certificates: All participants who complete at least one of the routes on one day will receive a personalised certificate.
Canberra Two Day Walk Medal: Walkers can qualify for the Canberra Two Day Walk Medal or Pin by completing at least the medal distance for his or her age on both days. A commemorative medallion will also be given to those walkers who complete the marathon distance on the Saturday.
| Age Group as at 31st March |
Medal Distance |
| 10-14, 60-75 |
10 km |
| 15-18, 51-59 |
20 km |
| 19-50 |
30 km |
| over 75 |
5 km |
Exemptions to the age distance for the Canberra Two Day Medal may be considered on individual merit prior to the event (eg a medical condition which precludes you from walking the specified distance for your age group). Applications for exemptions and a shorter distance must be accompanied by a letter from your medical practitioner.
| To recognise their achievement, participants will receive: |
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- Bronze Medal - 1st time
- Bronze Pin - 2nd to 4th times
- Silver Medal - 5th time
- Silver Pin - 6th to 9th times
- Gold Medal - 10th time
- Gold Pin - 11th to 14th times
- Gold/green Medal - 15th time
- Gold Pin - subsequent times
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Note: All successful completions are counted towards the relevant award. They do not have to be completed in successive years.
Optional International Awards : Please note there is an additional cost for participation in these international award programs. Further information can be obtained through the links provided below and will also be available at the Control Centre on the event days.
IML: The Walk is an accredited event of the IML Walking Association (IML) and its award system. Note: to obtain the IML qualification, at least the nominal 20 km route must he completed on both days; no exemptions are allowed.
IVV: The Walk is also sanctioned by the International Volksport Verband (IVV) and is eligible for credit toward IVV Achievement Awards.
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