Sri Chinmoy Running & Fitness Festival
Sunday 30 May 2010. Our premier event on the Melbourne Running Calendar. Choose from the four distances on offer. You will discover that Williamstown is the perfect place for a run followed by some well deserved relaxation after your race.
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The Event Sunday 30 May 2010 Races on offer include Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10km Run 4km Run |
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The Course All events start and finish at the Williamstown Athletics Track, corner The Strand and North Rd, Newport (Melways 56B4).
The event is conducted on a scenic waterfront course along roads and bike paths through Williamstown, Newport and Altona taking in the sights and sounds of The Strand, Nelson Place, Williamstown Beach and the Altona Wetlands. The course is flat, fast and ideally suited for personal best times. View course maps for marathon, half marathon, 10km & 4km events. Pre-race information and a full course description are also available. A full course briefing will be conducted at 5 minutes prior to the start of each event. |
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Earlybird Online till 11.59PM Friday 7 May Marathon - $80 Half Marathon - $55 10km - $28 4km - $22 Online till 4.00PM Thursday 27 May Marathon - $90 Half Marathon - $65 10km - $33 4km - $27 On race day at the Williamstown Athletics Track. Marathon - $95 (conc $85) Half Marathon - $80 (conc $60) 10km - $35 (conc $25) 4km - $30 (conc $20) |
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Entry Details
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Team Entries
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Chip Timing
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Event Features
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Food Glorious Food A key feature of all Sri Chinmoy events is the fresh pancake breakfast served to all runners. However at the Festival we also make a variety of pasta dishes using all natural Orgran pasta along and alongside ample servings of fresh baked apple crumble. A better still its complimentary to all competitors. Enjoy! |
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Volunteers
If you are coming down to Williamstown to support a friend or family member or would like to lend a hand, we are looking for indivduals who would like to assist as course marshals or aid station attendants, on the course. As a volunteers are required from 7.00AM till 9.30AM. For your efforts we will provide you with a marshal vest and goody bag of food and drink to help you on your way. Please contact our office on phone (03) 9853 4731 or by email at melbourne «at»srichinmoyraces [dot] org to enrol. |
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Race Merchandise A commemorative Festival T-Shirt is available for purchase when you register online. The price is $20 + postage. The garment is made from 100% fitted cotton and is available in a range of male and female sizes. The image opposite is the 2009 design. The 2010 design will be available for viewing soon. All pre-ordered garments will be mailed out to all participants who enter before May 22. Limited stocks will also be available for purchase on race day. |
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Spot Prizes Stay around after your event for the chance to win a swag of spot prizes from our supporters which includes;
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Award Categories
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Car Parking Carparking is available at the following locations; The west side of The Strand between North Rd & Fergusson St. The west side of Douglas Parade between North Rd & Westgate Bridge. Along North Rd between The Strand and Melbourne Rd. |
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Accommodation For those wishing to extend their stay in Williamstown, there are a number of accommodation options close by within 3km of the Williamstown Athletics |
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Race History
The Festival is the largest running event staged by Sri Chinmoy Races internationally with a 1600 participant field in 2009. 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 previous results, races reports and photo galler |
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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. |
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Contact Us The Sri Chinmoy Races Team in Melbourne can be contacted by Phone - 03 9853 4731 Post - PO Box 148, Richmond, VIC 3121 Email - melbourne «at»srichinmoyraces [dot] org |

