We had an amazing event this morning even though we had to alter the course at the 10th hour. Minnippi Parklands tends to flood more than other parks and then water is slow to drain away. Runners are a resilient lot though and there were no complaints about the course changing from a loop to an out & back.

Post race pancakes were back on the menu for the first time post Covid. This is always popular with the kids.

We had a record number of kids running the 2.5km race today and with the 1.25km out then back, and with lots of other runners always in view, most kids were happy to run on their own. There was the odd enthusiastic parent struggling to keep up with their child and sorry that they had started. It was a very hot morning with mid morning temperatures up to mid 20's.

Some of our other runners were doing a Sri Chinmoy race for the first time and it's always nice to get their positive feedback. So if you'd like to encourage your friends to come and do a race then our next race is on Labour day Monday 2 May in the CIty Botanic Gardens.

We hope to see everyone there.

Results (PDF Download)

2.5km Results 72.17 KB

10km Results 84.71 KB

15km Results 71.91 KB

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Dear Runners,  

Thank you all for a lovely morning at Minnippi Parklands. I hope you enjoyed it as much as myself. We were blessed with great weather (maybe too good for those doing longer distances), and saw some great performances.

While not wanting to focus too much on individuals, I have to mention 2 runners from opposite ends of the spectrum. Kelsey Rolff, at just 10 years old ran sub 4 minute km's to win the 2.5km race in 9.55. We will all have to watch out for this boy, though we may only see the back of him. At the other end of the age spectrum is 72-year-old Pete Drewitt who ran the 15 km race in 1.17.20, coming 6th overall and ahead of all M50's and M60's.  

I was very happy to see some newcomers and everyone just trying to do their best regardless of talent or amount of training. In this difficult year, we can be very grateful to enjoy the experience of running together. We have already started planning for races next year and will send out a race calendar in the next month or so. As a spoiler we are hoping to do a half marathon in the middle of the year, 1 relay race at least, and keep the 2.5km event for children because they are so inspiring.  

I look forward to seeing you all again next year, hopefully with normal aid stations etc.  

Kind Regards  

Amalendu Edelsten

Sri Chinmoy Races Brisbane    

Results are here

Results are here