Sri Chinmoy Yarra Boulevard Half Marathon

Sunday 23 September 2012

The Event Sunday 23 September 2012 at 8AM Races on offer include 21.1km Run 10km Run 5km Run
	The Course All races start from Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Yarra Boulevard, Richmond, (Melways Ref 45B12) at 8AM. The event is conducted on a scenic 5km closed road circuit along Yarra Boulevard, Burnley, with full runner services. The 5km and 10km races complete 1 or 2 laps of the course respectively. The 21.1km runners will complete a short 1.1km loop before continuing to complete 4 x 5km course laps. View course map. Competitors will have 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete the course. A full course briefing will be conducted at 7.55AM on race day.
21.1km - $25 10 & 5km - $20 Online entry closes at 4PM Thursday 20 September. On the Day 21.1km - $30 ($25 conc). 10 & 5km - $25 ($20 conc). Entry Details 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.
	Event Features 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 14 September. Runners who enter after 4PM Friday 14 September 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 2.5 km equipped with electrolyte and water Our famous post race pancake breakfast First aid services are provided by St Johns Ambulance. Toilets are available at the start/finish area at Kevin Bartlett Reserve.
Car Parking Carparking is available at Kevin Bartlett Reserve off Yarra Boulevard, (Melways Ref 45B12). No cars will be permitted to park on Yarra Boulevard. All vehicles can exit via FR Smith Drive into Swan St until all competitors have finished and Yarra Boulevard is reopened to traffic. Please note that Yarra Boulevard will be closed to all traffic from 7.45AM to ensure a safe ontime race start.
	Award Categories Medallions for the top 3 male & female competitors in the following age categories for each event. Age U15 (5km & 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+ year
Race History Yarra Boulevard has been a longtime favoured venue for Sri Chinmoy Races since the late 1970's. The half marathon has been conducted on this course annually since 1997. Compare your times to the current course records.
	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. 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 in Melbourne can be contacted by Phone - (03) 9853 4731 email - melbournesrichinmoyraces [dot] org

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