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Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Series 4: "Tuggeranong Trot", Sunday 22 June 2025, full results by category 339.32 KB

Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Series 4: "Tuggeranong Trot", Sunday 22 June 2025, full results by gender 346.64 KB

Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Series: pointscore championship standings after race 4 342.21 KB

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Today was the day after the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. It also began as one of the coldest days of year (so far). When we arrived at Pine Island, the temperature was minus five and the lawn was covered in frost. Ice was seen in the adjacent Murrumbidgee River. Ice was coating the concrete slab beneath a leaky tap at the corner of the picnic shelter. Fortunately it was a fine day, promising warmer weather, and there was no wind.

The 20km race started at seven minutes past ten am, pretty good going considering a few hiccups we encountered in the registration process - mainly, the discovery that even though runners can keep the same numbers from one race to another, “road series” numbers can't be used in the “trail series”. So apologies, runners. We're all learning together!

The 8km field was slightly larger - but only just. It can be confusing describing the whole course to others, because I always call it a figure eight. But this only applies to the 20km - the 8km isn't a figure eight! It's an “o”.... the bottom part of an “8”.

My favourite race start is always the 2km race. Even though it has the smallest field, it's almost all kids. Though some are real speed demons, everyone is there to have fun.

The day was warming up nicely as all the races got underway. The long course has a lot of variety: past an archery field, across a creek, majestic views of the Brindabellas, Red Rocks Gorge along the Murrumbidgee Corridor.... and always the possibility of seeing a wombat.

In the 2km, Felix Botticchio won the boys' under 13 category in 8:04, and was the fastest overall. Saleena Ramboer won the girls' under 17 in 8:36.... and still holds the under 13 record which she set in 2020.

In the 8km, Etienne Blumstein-Jones won his U50 category, and was outright winner, in 30:54. Michael Phillips set a new 70 and over course record in 41:30.

For the women, Sarah King (U50) was first in 34:23. Mhairi Craig set a new course record for 60-69 in 41:33.

In the 20km, Brittany Harriden set a new women’s U50 record with a time of 1:26:02. In the women’s 60-69 category, Pam Muston finished second behind Kerrie Tanner. Pam was notably running with a broken finger, whilst still recovering from a broken toe.

For the men, Daniel Carson (U50) was the victor in 1:18:35. Kerry Baxter set a new course record in the 60-69 category in 1:37:13.

Congratulations to all 373 finishers, and we hope to see you at the Sri Chinmoy “Gungahlin Gallop” on 20 July.

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Sri Chinmoy "Ainslie Amble" 16.4km, 8.3km & 2km trail runs, Monday 2 June 2025, full results by age category 342.49 KB

Sri Chinmoy "Ainslie Amble" 16.4km, 8.3km & 2km trail runs, Monday 2 June 2025, full results by gender 349.86 KB

Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Series: pointscore championship standings after race 3 338.3 KB

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Held on a cool, misty morning that gave way to perfect overcast conditions, the trails were primed for fast feet and big smiles. Over 400 runners came out to take on the beautiful bushland around Mt Anslie and Mt Majura, with three course options on offer: the family-friendly 2km, the scenic 8.3km, and the more demanding 16.4km for those ready to dig a little deeper.

From the first wave to the last finisher, the energy on the course was nothing short of inspiring. Trail runners tackled gentle hills, flowing single track to some hard grinding climbs that didn’t let you quit – with grit and good humour, many sharing words of encouragement along the way. It wasn’t just about racing—it was about being out there together.
One of the highlights of the day was the sense of community. Locals, visitors, seasoned trail runners and first-timers all mingled before and after the event, trading stories and soaking up the relaxed holiday atmosphere.

A huge thank you to the volunteers who helped make the event run smoothly, from course markers and aid station crews to the setup and timing teams. And to the runners—thank you for showing up with such great spirit. Your smiles, muddy shoes, and finish line celebrations were what made the day so memorable.

We’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back for the next race in the series.

Until then—keep running, keep exploring, and keep the trail magic alive.

New Course Records set today:

16.4km Female Under 50 – Brittany Harriden, 1:15:09
16.4km Male 70 and Over – Peter Clarke, 1:40:52

8.3km Male Under 50 – Patrick Clark, 32:46
8.3km Female 60-69 – Ana Herceg, 52:08

2km Boys Under 17 – Hamish Elliott, 7:22

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Sri Chinmoy "Stromlo Strides" 15.4km, 6.3km & 2km trail runs, Sunday 11 May 2025, full results by age category 338.97 KB

Sri Chinmoy "Stromlo Strides" 15.4km, 6.3km & 2km trail runs, Sunday 11 May 2025, full results by gender 344.2 KB

Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Series: pointscore championship standings after race 2 333.09 KB

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Race 2 of the Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Series, the “Stromlo Strides” explores Stromlo Forest Park, including tracks and trails up and around the mountain, as well as the world-class, purpose-built grass Robert de Castella cross-country circuit. As the Series continues, so the distances gradually increase, with the ‘long’ race today increasing from 10km to 15.4km, while the ‘middle’ distance crept up from 5km to 6.3km.

Dry and warm conditions made for some exceptional times across the age categories, starting at the front with men’s and women’s winners – Daniel Carson and Brittany Harriden in the 15.4km, and Kodi Clarkson and Sarah King in the 6.3km – extraordinarily, all setting new course records on the morning.

In the 15.4km race, Brittany Harriden ran an awe-inspiring race in a league of her own, contending against the top men throughout, finishing 5th overall with her superb 1:05:23, 12 minutes clear of runner-up Bethany Davis with 1:17:49 and 3rd placed Cassie Cohen’s 1:18:07.

Marnie Shaw was the fastest among the F50-59 with a fluent 1:21:05, with Natalie Wood next in 1:29:06 and Narelle Smyth in 1:29:50; while Kym Greaves took out the F60-69 with her fine 1:32:19, ahead of a most welcome return to racing from Pam Muston, who clocked 1:34:32.

Daniel Carson ran a solo race, clearing away any overnight cobwebs along the course so the rest of the field could enjoy an unimpeded journey. He certainly cleared away any cobwebs from his own form, his finish of 58:30 making him one of only a few runners in the history of this event to eclipse the one hour barrier. The next finisher, Mark Bourne was a full 3 minutes back, in 1:01:48, ahead of Jasen Higuchi’s 1:02:11.

Aston Duncan finished 3rd in the opening race, the “Cooleman Clip”, but turned the tables today with a focussed 1:06:50 to win the M50-59, though pushed by David Sitzky’s 2nd-placed 1:07:03, with Cooleman winner Ben Crabb not far adrift in 1:08:56. Goulburn’s Sir Kerry Baxter returned to his best, to set a new M60-69 course record with a superlative run of 1:16:47, ahead of Mark Duncanson’s 1:25:06. Peter Badowski, as he so often does, won the M70+ with 1:57:52.

Kodi Clarkson continued his preeminence in the men’s middle distance races at this Series in recent years, again breaking his own course record in the 6.3km race from last year by a minute, to win in an exceptional 20:41, clear of the field by nearly 4 minutes, from Lachlan Dow’s 24:24 and Thomas Dempster with 24:34.

Mick Hanbury ran a blinder to win the M50-59 with 26:37, from a tight race for 2nd and 3rd between Florian Geier (29:18) and Andrew Dempster (29:29). Another close tussle was fought out in the M60-69, where Alan Osborne (32:20) did enough to hold off Peter Thorley’s 32:38. Rod Harrod returned to the winner’s podium, fastest among the M70+ with 38:53.

Sarah King is in superb form at present, placing 6th outright in a competitive field, also breaking the old course record by a minute with her superb 25:33. 2nd place was taken by Italy’s Simona Martorana in 27:20, ahead of 3rd placed Lisa Winssinger’s 28:08. Jie Zhou, for the second race in a row, took out the F60-69 with her excellent 35:38, significantly ahead of all the F50-59 field, led by Elizabeth Scott’s 36:23, from Leanne Haughton’s 39:06. Alice Jones was 2nd place in the F60-69 with 39:16.

The one-lap 2km circuit of the Robert de Castella cross-country track was dominated by the younger runners, with the race won outright by 12-year-old sensation, Saleena Ramboer in 7:36. However, because Saleena will turn 13 next month, she is racing for the Series in the Girls Under 17 category, opening the way for the Girls Under 13 to be won by Rui Bluett-Jones with 8:12, from Samantha Ramboer’s 8:23 and Maddie Giumelli with 8:44. Next home was Boys Under 13 winner, Angus Botticchio with 8:52, ahead in this category of Ashton Osbourne with 9:01 and Alexander Ritchie in 9:05. Caitlin Kaufmann, running in her first race, took out the Female 17 and Over category – and a new age group record – in 9:44; while Raj Bedi won the Male 17 and Over with 11:17; and Rhys Anschaw the Boys Under 17 in 14:33.

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Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Series 1: "Cooleman Clip", Friday 25 April 2025, full results by category 345.33 KB

Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Series 1: "Cooleman Clip", Friday 25 April 2025, full results by gender 356.73 KB

Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Series: pointscore championship standings after race 1 328.4 KB

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The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run – history’s longest and largest torch relay – will this year see an international team of runners from over 50 countries carry the Peace Torch 15,500 km right around the circumference of Australia. With the epic journey commencing the very next day, members of the Peace Run team were on hand with the Peace Torch at the Sri Chinmoy “Coleman Clip”, with some of the team using the race as a ‘warm up’ for the big miles ahead.

Follow the around-Australia Peace Run on Instagram and via daily reports on the Peace Run website.

With such positive feelings in the air, the sunshine responded – perhaps a little too eagerly – with the most glorious day anyone can remember for this season-opening race. A record field assembled, and tested the burger production crew, alongside the watermelon-chopping champ, to the full extent of their prowess.

With no mud and little dust around, conditions underfoot were optimum for fast times, and the pointy end of the field did not disappoint.

The 10km runners toiled the longest under the sun’s full force, and had the steepest climbs to surmount, so deserve top billing in our event chronicle. The women’s 10km race was won by the impressive Sarah King in 49:22, from Vanessa Bennett (49:56) and Julie Murphy (51:19). The evergreen Sam Reinhardt took out the F50-59 category in 59:11, in a close race from Natalie Wood’s 59:25. There was an even closer tussle in the F50-59, where Kerrie Tanner (1:03:15) barely edged out Kim Greaves’ effort of 1:03:17.

Over in the men’s 10km race, Daniel Dreher strode out ahead as though the elevation profile was a flat line, finishing with a front-running 39:23, ahead of Daniel Carson’s 42:08 and Matthew Maundrell with 44:15. Another evergreen contender, Ben Crabb took out the M50-59 category in a jaunty 47:09, barely keeping David Sitsky’s 47:16 at bay, with Aston Duncan not far adrift with 47:56. Rodney Smith was the only M60-69 to crack the one hour barrier in 59:27; while Eric Wainwright proved the adage that “You have to be in it, to win it!” by taking out the M70+ in 1:44:14.

Kodi Clarkson has held the course record for the 5km at the “Coleman Clip” for the past 4 years, and lowered it each time he has run. Today’s 18:23 marked another transcendence from last year’s record. Not that Kodi is getting old – but like a good wine, he continues to improve with every year. The race then for 2nd place saw Patrick Maundrell’s 21:14 too good for Daniel McLennan’s finish of 21:31.

Lisa Winssinger had the best of the women’s 5km race, running unchallenged for a fine return of 23:48, from Wilma Huneke’s 25:23 and Rui Bluett-Jones with 25:48. The Female 50-59 category belonged to Anita Scherrer with a glorious run of 28:10; while Florian Geier took out the M50-59 with an impressive 25:56.

The 5km 60-69 category saw records tumble in both male and female divisions. Mark Duncanson lowered the time and raised the standard in the M60-69 to a new mark of 25:47; while Jie Zhou likewise shone in the F60-69 with an impressive 30:49. Peter Allen meanwhile was the winner of the Male 70 and Overs with 50:26.

The shortest race of the day (the 2-lap 2.2km) also saw a new record set, with Owen Isaacs setting about the course with zeal and zip to record a new all-comers fastest time of 8:25. Next home was Girls Under 13 winner, Sara Thompson with 9:19, ahead of Boys Under 13 winner and runner up, Felix Botticio’s 9:25 and Benjamin Caldow’s 9:29. Then came Boys Under 17 winner, James Gao in 9:47, just edging out Girls under 13 runner-up Samantha Ramboer with 9:49, then Huon Cooper (Boys U13) with 9:53, and Banjo Bluett-Jones (Girls U13) in 10:12.

The next race in the Series will be the “Stromlo Strides” on Sunday 11 May!