Sri Chinmoy Half-Marathon, 5 & 2 Miles
A traditional test of speed and endurance on a classic one-mile loop in a refreshing garden and lakeside setting...
About the event
The Canberra Sri Chinmoy Half-Marathon is held annually on a scenic one-mile loop in and around Lennox Gardens, and is joined by two classic 'imperial' distances now rarely held in Australia: a 5 Mile and a 2 Mile Race. The Sri Chinmoy Half-Marathon, 5 Mile and 2 Mile races will next be held on Monday 9 June 2025 (Monarch's Birthday Holiday).
The course is a certified one-mile loop on cycle path and road.
Race start for the Half-Marathon is 9 am. The 2 Mile Race and 5 Mile Race commence at around 9.30 am. Both the 2 Mile and 5 Mile Races employ the same loop course as the Half-Marathon.
Race number bib collection and on-the-day entries from 8am.
As this race is staged in Winter in Canberra, conditions are sometimes quite cold for the start, so bring your gloves and beanie.
ONLINE ENTRY WILL OPEN HERE AT 8AM ON SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2025
Distance
Half-Marathon (21.1km); 5 miles (8km); and 2 miles (3.2km)
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Start time
- 9am for Half-Marathon
- 9.30am for 2 & 5 miles
Cost
- Online entry $13 (2M); $27 (5M); $31 (HM)
- Online entry closes 5pm Friday 6 June
- On the day $20 (2M); $35 (5M); $40 (HM)
Contact
Prachar Stegemann

Award categories
- 21.1km: 1st to 7th M & F Under 50; 1st to 3rd M & F 50-59; 1st and 2nd M & F 60-69; 1st M & F 70+
- 5 miles: 1st to 3rd M & F Under 50; 1st to 3rd M & F 50-59; 1st and 2nd M & F 60-69; 1st M & F 70+
- 2 miles: 1st to 3rd M & F Under 13; 1st to 3rd M & F Under 17; 1st to 3rd M & F 17 and Over
Course records
The following are course records since 2004. Faster times were set in earlier years for the Half-Marathon, but sadly have not been recorded...
Distance | Age Category | Male | Time | Date | Female | Time | Date |
2 Miles | Under 13 | Joshua Torley | 11:20 | 14/6/2010 | Rebekah Sawkins | 12:28 | 9/6/2008 |
2 Miles | Under 17 | Matthew McGrory | 11:05 | 8/6/2015 | Keely Small | 11:33 | 8/6/2015 |
2 Miles | 17 and Over | Tim Barnett | 10:50 | 9/6/2019 | Breanna Amiel | 13:03 | 10/6/2024 |
5 Miles | Under 50 | Jeffrey Van Gangelen | 27:49 | 12/6/2017 | Natasha Cole | 29:45 | 14/6/2010 |
5 Miles | 50 - 59 | Anthony Kennedy | 29:53 | 12/6/2023 | Debra Kay | 39:54 | 12/6/2023 |
5 Miles | 60 - 69 | Paul Archer | 35:03 | 14/6/2010 | Elizabeth Simpson | 37:28 | 14/6/2021 |
5 Miles | 70 and Over | Trevor Jacobs | 39:31 | 12/6/2023 | Rae Palmer | 50:37 | 14/6/2021 |
Half-Marathon | Under 50 | Adrian McLean | 1:11:22 | 14/6/2021 | Natalie Wood | 1:24:33 | 9/6/2008 |
Half-Marathon | 50 - 59 | Geoff Hawke | 1:21:38 | 9/6/2008 | Sue Archer | 1:42:35 | 9/6/2008 |
Half-Marathon | 60 - 69 | Peter Clarke | 1:29:18 | 11/6/2012 | Clare Wall | 1:47:00 | 12/6/2023 |
Half-Marathon | 70 and Over | Peter Clarke | 1:52:22 | 10/6/2024 | Susan Archer | 1:59:07 | 14/6/2021 |


About the Organisers

The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team
Serving the athletic community for over 40 years...

Team Founder Sri Chinmoy
A lifelong advocate of fitness and self-transcendence...