Sri Chinmoy Barwon River Run

Sunday 28 March 2010

 
 

The Event

Sunday 28 March at 9AM

Races on offer include

18km Run

12km Run

6km Run

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The Course

All races start from King Lloyd Recreation Reserve, Windsor Rd, Newtown, Geelong, (Melways Ref 451E8) at 9AM on Sunday March 28.

The event is conducted along an undulating, traffic-free tree-lined 6km loop-course along the picturesque Barwon River, with full runner services.

The 6km, 12km & 18km runs complete 1, 2 or 3 laps of the 6km loop course. View course map.

Competitors will have 2.5 hours to complete the course.

A full course briefing will be conducted at 8.55AM on race day.

How to Enter

Enter Online

18km - $23

12km Run & 6km - $18

On the Day

18km - $30 ($25 conc).

12km Run & 6km - $25 ($20 conc).

Entry Details

  • On the day entries accepted between 8AM and 8.45AM.
  • Concession rates are for U16 and 60+ entrants available only on race day.
  • Credit card and cheque payments can not be taken on race day.
  • All entry fees are inclusive of GST.

 

Services

  • Registration packs will be mailed out to all pre registered competitors who enter by Wednesday 17 March.
  • Later pre-entrants can pick up their race number from the registration marquee on race morning from 8AM.
  • Accurate AA measured traffic free course with markers every km.
  • Drink stations every 3km equipped with electrolyte and water
  • Our famous post race pancake breakfast
  • First aid services are provided by St Johns Ambulance.
  • Toilets are available at King Lloyd Reserve adjacent to the start/finish and at Queens Park Bridge along the course.
  • Extreme Weather & Safety Policy

Car Parking

Carparking is available at King Lloyd Recreation Reserve, Windsor Rd, Newtown, Geelong, (Melways Ref 451E8).

Award Categories

  • Medallions for the top 3 male & female competitors in the following age categories for each event.
    • Age U15 (events upto 12km)
    • Age 15-17 years
    • Age 18-39 years
    • Age 40-49
    • Age 50-59 years
    • Age 60-69 years
    • Age 70-79 years
    • Age 80+ years


Race History

There has been a rich history of Sri Chinmoy Races in the Geelong region dating back to the 80's and 90's with triathlons at Queenscliff and Eastern Beach, to the well known fruit-loops runs at Eastern Gardens in the late 80's to early '90's.

This year marks the 4th occasion that this event has been staged on the Barwon River.Why not see how your times match up with the current course records.

A second event in Geelong, The Sri Chinmoy Geelong Foreshore Run will be held at Rippleside Park on Sunday November 14 2010.



 

Results, Photos, Race Reports and Race Archive

Results, photos and the race report are now available.

All pre-entered competitors will receive an email with links to the results, photographs and race report in the week following the event.

Look in here for previous results, race reports and photo galleries.

About Us

The Sri Chinmoy Races are conducted by the Sri Chinmoy Centre as a service to the running community to promote self-transcendence through sports.

A competitor at any Sri Chinmoy Race across the globe can be assured of the same high standard and quality of care.


 


 

Contact Us

The Sri Chinmoy Races Team can be contacted by

Phone Geelong - (03) 5224 1858

Phone Melbourne - (03) 9853 4731

email - geelongatsrichinmoyraces [dot] org

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