Pre-Race Information

Sri Chinmoy Running & Fitness Festival at Williamstown.

Welcome to the 15th Annual Sri Chinmoy Running and Fitness Festival. The information on this sheet is designed to assist you upon arrival at the event and ensure you have a great day. Please take a moment to read it.

RACE NUMBERS

From early May onwards all registered entrants will be sent their race number. You are required to wear this number visibly pinned to the front of your garment at all times while participating in your event. The number should not be pinned below the perforation, this section is removed at the finish line for results processing. Event chest numbers are colour coded in the following way:

  • Red - Marathon
  • Blue - Half Marathon
  • Green - 10km Run
  • Yellow - 4km Run

The chest number colors also correspond to race specfic km and directional markers along the course. Please note that all numerals are written in dark blue and the event color refers to the background paper.

Please check that your race number colour corresponds to the event you have entered. If it doesn't, go straight to the information desk at registration at least 30 minutes before your event start time and have your number re-issued, or contact our office prior to event day.

TIMING

This year the Festival will be using Blue Chip Timing to provide fast and accurate timing for the event. All participants will be required to pick up their timing band on race morning from 6.30AM till 7.30AM. All pre-registered entrants are required to present their race number to the Timing Band Marquee in order to their correct timing chip. The timing chip has a velcro strap which you can attach to your right ankle.

Entrants who register on race morning will be issued their timing band upon registration.

Once you cross the line, you will be required to return your timing band to the race officials.

Please note

  • We can only provide times for participants who wear the correct timing band.
  • Timing mats will only be positioned at the finish line, start times are taken from the starter's gun.
  • There is a $30 recovery fee for all unreturned timing bands.

REGISTRATION

Activities at registration will include on-the-day entry, bag storage, merchandise pick-up and information desk. Registration is located at the marquee next to the track side pavilion behind the Newport Park Recreation Centre. Please note that credit card and cheque payments can not be taken on race day.

RACE START

The marathon will start at 7.15AM. The Half marathon, 10km and 4km races will all start at 8AM. There will be pre-race briefing on the start line 5 minutes prior to each race start.

SPECIAL NOTES FOR THE MARATHONERS

Please note that the marathon will begin at 7.15AM, 45 minutes before the rest of the field. If you anticipate that you will take more that 5.5 hours to complete the marathon please call our event office on 9853 4731 or send an email to melbourne «at»srichinmoyraces [dot] org.

The Sri Chinmoy Races would also like to honour those marathoners who are competing in their 10th Sri Chinmoy Running & Fitness Festival Marathon with a special award. If you are in this category please call our office on 9853 4731 or send an email to melbourne «at»srichinmoyraces [dot] org.

PARKING

We suggest you park in the following areas: west side of The Strand, North Rd and Douglas Parade. Please note that there will be no parking at the front and rear carparks of the Newport Park Recreation Centre.

COURSE MAPS

Course maps for each event - marathon, half-marathon, 10km run and 4km run as well as a course description will be sent out to pre registered participants with their race number. The map will also be posted on the event website and will be displayed at the start / finish area on race day.

DRINK STATIONS

There are 7 drink stations on the course positioned approximately every 2km as well as at the registration and finish areas. We encourage you to hydrate well before, during and after your event. The aid stations supply water and electrolyte. In addition there will be, fruit, coke and chocolate for those undertaking the Half-marathon and Marathon events.

We invite marathon runners to leave their own special drinks at the Start Line and Newport Park drink stations which are within 100m walk each side from the Williamstown Athletics Track. Marathon runners will pass the Start Line drink station at approximately 18, 25 & 34km and pass the Newport Park drink station at approximately 22, 30 and 38km.

MEDICAL

St John Ambulance will provide first aid support for the event and will be stationed at the finish compound and at strategic points along the course. A copy of the Sri Chinmoy Races Extreme Weather Policy is also available online.

RACE ETTIQUETTE

Bikes, rollerblades and dogs are not permited on course. If you choose to run with a running stroller you will be required to start at the back of the field. We request that all competitors assemble on the line with fastest to the front and those walking to the rear. Walkers are requested to start at the rear of the field and to stay in single file when on the narrower sections of the course to allow passage for faster runners.

POST RACE BREAKFAST

After your run or walk enjoy a delicious hot pancake, Orgran Pasta, our famous apple crumble and other goodies. The Rainbow-Silence-Heart Resturant will also be on deck with their coffee machine.

MERCHANDISE

This year a commemorative T-Shirt from the Festival is also available for purchase. A limited number of garments are still available for sale online and on the day. A design will be available for viewing in May 2009. We encourage you to purchase early to avoid any disappointment.

RUNNING GOODS STALL

BROOKS will be in attendance with a running shoe display offering discounted merchandise for sale at the finish area.

FINISH CHUTE

You will then be guided through the chute in single file. Please go through the chute only once and do not assist friends or your children through the chute if you have already finished as this can lead to errors in the result times.

AWARDS

Awards ceremonies and spot prize draws will take place as close as possible to the following times:

9.30AM - 4km & 10km events
10.30AM - Half Marathon
11.30PM - Marathon

Sri Chinmoy Races has the following award categories:

  • Trophies for the top 3 male & female competitors for each event.
  • Medallions for the top 3 male & female competitors in the following age categories for each event.
    • Age U15 years (First, Second & Third) #4km only.
    • Age U18 years (First, Second & Third) # Half Marathon, 10km & 4km only.
    • Age 18-39 years (First, Second & Third)
    • Age 40-49 years (First, Second & Third)
    • Age 50-59 years (First, Second & Third)
    • Age 60-69 years (First, Second & Third)
    • Age 70-79 years (First, Second & Third)
    • Age 80+ years (First, Second & Third)

All marathon finishers will receive a commemorative medallion when they cross the finish line to honour their heroic achievement.

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