Sri Chinmoy Princes Park 15K

Sunday 29 April 2012

 

The Event

Sunday 29 April 2012 at 8AM

Races on offer include

15km Run - Distance change to 16km for this race only

10km Run - Distance change to 9.6km for this race only

5km Run - Distance change to 4km approx. for this race only

These distance changes are due to temporary works on the course to upgrading of the running paths

 
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The Course

All races start from the Lawn 5, Princes Park, Royal Parade, Parkville (Melways Ref 29G11) at 8am Sunday 29 April. This is a new venue from previous years and is located 400m north along Royal Pde from the Northern Pavilion.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Council works, we are restricted to using the perimeter of Princes Park for this event only; access to Royal Park is not available.

View course map.

Competitors will have 2 hours to complete the course.

A full course briefing will be conducted at 7.55AM on race day.

10 & 5km (9.6km & 4km)- $20.

15km (16km) - $25

Online entries close Thursday 26 April at 4PM.

On the Day

10 & 5km (9.6km & 4km) - $25 ($20 conc)

15km (16km) - $30 ($25 conc)

  • On the day entries accepted between 7am and 7.45am.
  • 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.

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Services

  • The event will feature Chip Timing. A disposable timing chip will come affixed to the back race of your race number. A $5 reissue fee is required for replacement of a race number.
  • Registration packs will be mailed out to all pre registered competitors who enter by 4pm Friday 20 April.
  • Runners who enter after 4pm Friday 20 April can pick up their race number from the registration marquee on race morning from 7am.
  • Accurate AA measured traffic free course with markers every km.
  • Drink stations every 2.5km equipped with electrolyte and water
  • Our famous post race pancake breakfast
  • First aid services are provided by St Johns Ambulance.
  • Toilets are available at Princes Park adjacent to the start/finish area and at three points along the course.

Car Parking

Carparking is available along Royal Parade, Melways Ref 43G12, and in the side streets along the eastern side of Princes Park.

 

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Award Categories

  • Medallions for the top 3 male & female competitors in the following age categories for each event.
    • Age U15 (5 & 10km events only)
    • Age 15-17 years
    • Age 18-39 years
    • Age 40-49 years
    • Age 50-59 years
    • Age 60-69 years
    • Age 70-79 years
    • Age 80+ years

 

Race History

Princes Park has been a longtime favoured venue for Sri Chinmoy Races since the late 1970's always drawing a competitive field. Compare your times to the current course records.


 
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Results, Photos, Race Reports and Race Archive

Results, photos and the race report will be posted online after the event. You can also have your results sent to you by SMS, on race day, for an additional $2 when you enter online.

Look in here for the results, race report and photos from previous events.

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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 in can be contacted by

Phone - (03) 9853 4731

email - melbourneatsrichinmoyraces [dot] org