Become A Marathoner
... and help us beat cancer!
About this program
Join us in regional NSW in the historic town of Carcoar. The Carcoar Marathon is part of a weekend of activities suited to the whole family,
This destination event takes place in an unrivalled location, with neighbouring Millthorpe and Orange boasting excellent restaurants and vineyards.
With a course described as tough yet beautiful, take advantage of our extended 21 week program to get you to the start and finish lines in great shape.
Worried about COVID? All of our training is outdoors and we follow COVID-safe practices. If your program is impacted by COVID, our Program Disruption Guarantee has you covered.
Race entry is payable separately through the Carcoar Marathon website.
Want to train for a destination marathon? Check out our New York City Marathon and Queenstown Marathon programs.
Training format
This is a comprehensive program with two face-to-face coached group sessions per week plus a full written guide with daily, structured training. All group sessions are led by a supportive, approachable marathon running coach with extensive experience of taking novices and multiple marathoners to their goal events.
Mid-week interval training typically covers:
- how to run more efficiently
- improving core strength
- proper breathing techniques
- understanding injury prevention
- presentations by guest speakers - physios, nutritionists, cancer researchers.
Saturday distance runs typically:
- focus on running form
- build endurance
- improve mental focus
- work on pacing and race strategy.
We’ve been here before – you can trust us to get you to the start and finish lines.
If you're concerned about your ability, please contact us. We'd love to help you set a suitable goal.
Fundraising
As a registered Australian charity, all our programs fundraise for cancer research — it's an important part of why we do what we do.
By raising $1975 you will meet your minimum fundraising commitment and become a Fundraising Star.
If you go above and beyond, you could become a Silver Fundraising Star ($2475) or even a Gold Fundraising Star ($2975)
Vaccination Status
We feel a deep obligation to keep our people and the communities in which they live, as safe as we possibly can. At this time, we are only accepting registrations from people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or who have a medical exemption.
Session availability
Click to view local session times.
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| Kirribilli | Open |
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Help fund lifesaving cancer research
... common fundraising questions.
What is Bronze level fundraising?
By raising $1975 you will meet your minimum fundraising commitment and become a Fundraising Star.
If you go above and beyond, you could become a Silver Fundraising Star ($2475) or even a Gold Fundraising Star ($2975)
Do I have to fundraise?
Yes, you have to fundraise in return for your 21 week coached training program. Don’t let that worry you too much, we’ve been doing this since 2005 so we have plenty of resources available to help you achieve your fundraising goal. Plus, you’ll have a Team Captain and Mentor/s to guide you through. The best approach is to have a plan and to start early.
Where does the money go?
When you fundraise for Can Too Foundation, you're fundraising for Australian cancer research and prevention. We focus on investing in early career cancer researchers across all cancer types.Can Too Foundation funded 11 researchers in 2020 and funded a further 11 researchers in 2021. As a registered charity, we will always be careful with every single dollar we spend and completely transparent in our reporting.
What if I don't meet my commitment?
Can Too has been teaching people to run and raise funds for cancer research for sixteen years. We know that you’ll do everything you can to fundraise for Australia's most promising cancer research projects and we’ll help you every step of the way. If, due to personal circumstances, you feel you can’t meet your commitment, please contact us.
How long do I have to fundraise?
The good news is that you have until 30 days after your program finishes to meet your commitment to cancer research and prevention. You'll have an active fundraising page from the moment you sign up, so our suggestion is sign up early!
