Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series

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A 4-race series at popular Sydney running venues

About the event

The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team presents a series of 4 events at popular running venues around Sydney throughout the year, for your fitness, enjoyment and self-transcendence.

Each event features 3 distances:

* Short (4km or 5km)
* Medium (7km or 10km)
* Longer (Half-Marathon)

In addition, at the Royal National Park, a full Marathon (42.2km) is offered. All races start in waves.

ONLINE ENTRY CLOSES AT 5PM 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EACH RACE DATE. ON-THE-DAY ENTRIES ARE AVAILABLE BETWEEN 7AM AND 7.45AM ON THE MORNING AT THE RACE VENUE

ALL RACES START AT 8AM, EXCEPT ROYAL NATIONAL PARK RACES WHICH COMMENCE AT 6AM FOR THE MARATHON, AND 7AM FOR OTHER DISTANCES.

RACE NUMBER COLLECTION AND ON-THE-DAY ENTRIES 7AM – 7.45AM

Online entry closes at 5pm on the Friday prior to each race day.

On-the-day entries are available at the race venue between 7am and 7.40am (NOTE: Royal National Park events start one hour earlier) for a higher fee.

Series Pass

For the best value – and your best satisfaction! – enter all 4 events of the Series, for a special discount price. There are 3 Series passes available:

* Short Distance Series – 4 races of 4km or 5km – $47;
• Medium Distance Series – 4 races of 7km or 10km – $97;
• Longer Distance Series – 4 Half-Marathons (21.1km) – $113;
• Longer Distance Series with Marathon – 3 Half-Marathons + full Marathon at RNP – $127.

With a Series Pass, you may elect to switch distances for any individual race.

Awards are presented in the following categories:

Short Distance (4km or 5km)
Boys and Girls Under 13, 1st to 3rd
Boys and Girls Under 17, 1st to 3rd
Male and Female 17 and Over, 1st to 3rd

Middle (7km or 10km), Longer Distance (Half-Marathon) and Marathon (42.2km)
Male and Female Under 50, 1st to 7th
Male and Female 50-59, 1st to 3rd
Male and Female 60-69, 1st to 2nd
Male and Female 70 and Over, 1st

Events

Short (4km or 5km)

    • 8am
    • 7am at Royal NP
    • $13 online until 5pm Friday prior
    • $20 on the day

Middle (7km or 10km)

    • 8am
    • 7am at Royal NP
    • $27 online until 5pm Friday prior
    • $40 on the day

Longer (Half-Marathon)

    • 8am
    • 7am at Royal NP
    • $35 online until 5pm Friday prior
    • $50 on the day

Marathon (Royal National Park only)

    • 6am
    • $47 online until 5pm Friday prior
    • $70 on the day

Contact

Prachar Stegemann
0404 071 327
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Upcoming Races

Race 1: 6 April

2026 Series, race 1: Sri Chinmoy Centennial Park Half-Marathon, 7km & 4km cross-country

Note: this race is held on Easter Monday. Opening the Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series in 2026, step out onto the beautiful tracks and fields of Centennial Park for a scenic triple-lap Half-Marathon, a 1-lap 7km or 4km options for a cross-country race in the heart of the city. See why this is the most popular venue for Sri Chinmoy Races in Sydney.

The start & finish area is alongside the McKay Sports Ground, near the Robertson Rd Gates entrance to Centennial Park. Park anywhere along Grand Drive.

Race number bibs are collected on the morning of the race, from 7am till 7.50am. On the day entries are also available from 7am to 7.50am at the race venue.

Half-Marathon & 7km View course map »
Race 2: 7 June

2026 Series, race 2: Sri Chinmoy Iron Cove Half-Marathon, 7km & 4km

Even if you’ve raced this course many times before, there’s always a buzz about the Iron Cove events with such a great crowd all gathered for the same purpose: sheer enjoyment!

The start and finish area is adjacent to Giovinazzo Grove. Park at the end of Glover St, Lilyfield. From the bottom of Glover St, follow the shared pathway to the left (west) of the rowing club, a few hundred metres.

On-the-day registration opens at 7am, closing at 7.45am.

Half-Marathon View course map »
Race 3: 12 July

2026 Series, race 3: Sri Chinmoy Dolls Point Half-Marathon, 10km & 5km

A suite of classic road race distances: 5km, 10km and a Half-Marathon make this annual event a true festival of running. The courses are scenic loops – flat for the most part, with a challenging rise over the spectacular Captain Cook Bridge crossing the Georges River. Relax post-race and enjoy the happy ambience of Peter Depena Reserve, alongside Botany Bay.

Park off Russell Ave, Dolls Point. Number collection at Peter Depena Reserve from 7am. Races start from 8am.

On-the-day entries (for a higher fee) are available between 7am and 7.40am on race day at Peter Depena Reserve.

Half-Marathon, 10km & 5km View course map »
Race 4: 18 October

Sri Chinmoy Mara-Fun Relays (not part of the Series)

Yes, a marathon can be fun!

The Sri Chinmoy Mara-Fun Relays will be staged for the 6th time on Sunday 19 October in 2025. Runners cover the full 42.2km marathon distance solo – or in relay teams of 2 to 4 members.

Enjoy the thrill of completing the marathon with family, friends or colleagues.

THIS EVENT IS NOT PART OF THE SRI CHINMOY SYDNEY SERIES. FOR DETAILS AND ONLINE ENTRY PLEASE VISIT THE EVENT WEBSITE.

Race 5: 1 November

2026 Series, race 4: Sri Chinmoy Royal National Park MARATHON, Half-Marathon, 10km & 5km Trail Runs

The Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series goes bush for the Series Finale, to the sublime Royal National Park south of the city. Immerse yourself in pristine forest on a lovely trail run. Because you’ll want to enjoy this magical realm to the max, a full MARATHON joins the Half-Marathon, 10km and 5km for a full suite of classic distances.

The start/finish and parking is near Fig Tree Flat (also known as Willow Tree Flat), past Audley. National Park admission fee of $12 per vehicle applies. Alternatively, take our shuttle van from Loftus Station for $10 return, departing regularly from 5.25am.

NOTE EARLIER START TIMES: On-the-day race number collection opens at 5.30am and closes at 6.55am. The MARATHON starts at 6am, with other distances starting from 7am.

MARATHON & Half-Marathon View course map »
10km & 5km View course map »

Course records

Iron Cove

Distance Age Category Male Time Date Female Time Date
4 km Under 13 Josh O'Connell 14:16 25/2/2018 Sarah Playford 16:00 10/6/2012
4 km Under 17 Jarrod Biczo 13:46 10/6/2012 Eliza Smith 15:55 9/6/2024
4 km 17 and Over Neill Robbie 12:36 16/12/2012 Louise Graham 15:31 25/9/2022
7 km Under 50 Jake Stollery 22:58 20/10/2013 Lauren Hamilton 25:06 24/5/2015
7 km 50 - 59 Richard Sarkies 25:24 11/9/2016 Raewyn Harlock 29:18 16/12/2012
7 km 60 - 69 Richard Sarkies 27:34 8/6/2025 Raewyn Harlock 30:42 25/9/2022
7 km 70 and Over David Iverarch 32:06 11/9/2016 Mieke Masselos 38:08 11/6/2023
14 km Under 50 Oliver Cashman 48:40 6/12/2020 Sandi Rabie 57:10 10/3/2013
14 km 50 - 59 David Riches 51:43 13/12/2015 Raewyn Harlock 56:25 15/12/2013
14 km 60 - 69 Bill Lonsdale 1:01:15 10/6/2012 Raewyn Harlock 1:07:29 12/12/2021
14 km 70 and Over David Iverarch 1:06:55 18/12/16 Anne Elizabeth Boyd 1:38:00 8/12/2019
Half-Marathon Under 50 Brendan Fink 1:12:39 11/6/2023 Christina McGrath 1:23:51 9/6/2024
Half-Marathon 50 - 59 Philip Balnave 1:20:47 9/6/2019 Raewyn Harlock 1:28:57 14/10/2012
Half-Marathon 60 - 69 Gary Dalton 1:27:29 24/5/2015 Raewyn Harlock 1:41:52 11/6/2023
Half-Marathon 70 and Over David Iverach 1:52:37 25/9/2022 Anne Elizabeth Boyd 2:32:36 11/6/2023

 

Centennial Park

Distance Age Category Male Time Date Female Time Date
4 km Under 13 Oliver White 14:14 2/4/2018 Taylor Porter 15:28 9/6/2013
4 km Under 17 Max Russell 12:59 5/4/2021 Natasha Ward 14:32 18/10/2020
4 km 17 and Over Ali Najem 12:40 5/4/2021 Lisa Biffin 15:09 6/4/2015
7 km Under 50 Edward Fernon 23:16 1/4/2013 Lucy Starrat 25:27 24/3/2008
7 km 50 - 59 Richard Sarkies 25:48 23/10/2016 Louise Arnott 29:41 26/6/2017
7 km 60 - 69 Witold Krajewski 28:47 11/9/2011 Raewyn Harlock 33:36 6/4/2025
7 km 70 and Over David Iverarch 32:14 12/6/2016 Kerry Bray 41:01 21/4/2014
14 km Under 50 Ross Johnson 48:12 11/12/2011 Laura James 57:24 25/11/2012
14 km 50 - 59 Keith Bateman 50:58 23/2/2014 Raewyn Harlock 1:01:53 11/12/2011
14 km 60 - 69 Gary Dalton 59:42 22/2/2015 Mary Sheehan 1:13:33 22/10/2017
14 km 70 and Over David Iverarch 1:10:06 22/10/2017 Anne Elizabeth Boyd 1:40:35 18/10/2020
Half-Marathon Under 50 Matthew Cox 1:08:46 7/6/2015 Rebecca Brown 1:21:20 18/10/2020
Half-Marathon 50 - 59 Keith Bateman 1:16:21 29/7/2012 Raewyn Harlock 1:33:24 25/3/2012
Half-Marathon 60 - 69 Victor Correa 1:30:51 28/3/2016 Raewyn Harlock 1:42:53 2/4/2023
Half-Marathon 70 and Over Tae Bong Kang 1:42:24 6/4/2025      

 

Dolls Point

Distance Age Category Male Time Date Female Time Date
5 km Under 13  Xavier Zahra 18:36 9/7/2023 Alexandra Field 18:26 15/7/2018
5 km Under 17 Eamon Corry 16:58 6/7/2025 Taylor Porter 19:49 12/7/2015
5 km 17 and Over Jake Stollery 15:51 14/7/2013 Fiona Reid 18:09 11/7/2010
10 km Under 50 Robbie Neill 33:28 10/7/2011 Noni Cooper 37:52 13/7/2014
10 km 50 - 59 Ian Cameron 37:10 8/7/2012 Sharon Lane 46:24 8/7/2012
10 km 60 - 69 Witold Krajewski 41:01 10/7/2011 Helen Stanger 46:55 10/7/2011
10 km 70 and Over David Iverarch 49:59 15/7/2018 Mieke Masselos 55:03 9/7/2023
Half-Marathon Under 50 Ben Bell 1:13:06 13/7/2014 Magda Karimali-Poulos 1:22:21 12/7/2009
Half-Marathon 50 - 59 David Riches 1:20:16 8/7/2012 Anna Heath 1:27:38 6/7/2025
Half-Marathon 60 - 69 Victor Correa 1:32:01 15/7/2018 Jackie Murdy 1:32:44 6/7/2025
Half-Marathon 70 and Over Rob Ellis 1:48:11 7/7/2024 Brigid Quinn 1:55:14 14/7/2014
Marathon Under 50 Danny Burgess 2:41:08 13/7/2014 Natasha Hjerrild 3:31:30 12/7/2015
Marathon 50 - 59 Glenn Gielissen 3:14:46 12/7/2015 Anne Newman 3:51:03 13/7/2014
Marathon 60 - 69 Ray James 3:28:48 13/7/2014      
Marathon 70 and Over            

 

Royal National Park

Distance Age Category Male Time Date Female Time Date
5 km Under 13 Oliver Fyfe 19:56 3/11/2024 Emma Felsman 22:35 16/11/2025
5 km Under 17 Xavier Brown 18:47 16/11/2025 Isabella Mardini 23:36 6/5/2018
5 km 17 and Over Keith Bateman 17:13 4/5/2014 Heidi Jones 21:14 4/5/2014
10 km Under 50 James Hauptmann 36:39 7/5/2017 Amy Carrad 41:00 1/5/2016
10 km 50 - 59 Matt Sheather 41:40 5/5/2019 Zoe Melling 49:02 2/5/2021
10 km 60 - 69 Christopher Bowern 46:43 12/10/2014 Mary Sheehan 51:23 7/5/2017
10 km 70 and Over David Iverarch 49:31 7/5/2017 Mieke Masselos 1:00:07 19/11/2023
Half-Marathon Under 50 Jake Stollery 1:19:02 4/5/2014 Helena Hayes 1:28:58 19/11/2023
Half-Marathon 50 - 59 Philip Balnave 1:25:55 6/5/2018 Raewyn Harlock 1:41:03 5/5/2019
Half-Marathon 60 - 69 Craig Saphin 1:35:07 5/5/2019 Raewyn Harlock 1:50:29 8/5/2022
Half-Marathon 70 and Over Rod Rainey 1:58:12 6/5/2018      
Marathon Under 50 Ian Gallagher 2:47:16 4/5/2014 Tilly Fischer 3:16:49 8/5/2022
Marathon 50 - 59 Philip Balnave 3:01:56 7/5/2017 Sonia McDermott 3:41:55 8/5/2022
Marathon 60 - 69 Jung Lee 4:06:10 16/11/2025 Rita Webster 4:42:59 8/5/2022
Marathon 70 and Over Rod Rainey 5:03:45 3/11/2024      

 

Mirambeena

Distance Age Category Male Time Date Female Time Date
2 miles Under 13 Max Jameson 13:18 12/6/2011 Taylor Porter 12:32 3/8/2014
2 miles Under 17 Benjamin Moss 12:03 12/6/2011 Julieann Tully 16:09 26/2/2017
2 miles 17 and Over Eddie Kumsuv 11:36 19/2/2012 Kathy Clarke 16:08 19/2/2012
8 km Under 50 Jonathan Heron 30:05 23/5/2010 Isabelle Crouche 31:38 19/2/2012
8 km 50 - 59 Frank Zeichner 30:36 23/5/2010 Hollee James 39:22 9/9/2018
8 km 60 - 69 Kieron Blackmore 33:12 26/2/2017 Gina Jessop 44:47 26/2/2017
8 km 70 and Over David Iverarch 39:29 9/9/2018      
16 km Under 50 Ross Johnson 55:59 19/2/2012 Louise Noble 1:04:38 26/2/2017
16 km 50 - 59 Philip Balnave 1:01:54 9/9/2018 Tracey O'Donnell 1:25:03 26/2/2017
16 km 60 - 69 Dave Byrnes 1:08:26 12/6/2011 Helen Stanger 1:19:06 19/2/2012
16 km 70 and Over            

 

Cooks River

Distance Age Category Male Time Date Female Time Date
4 km Under 13 Hayden Brown 16:01 27/11/2011 Maddison Zahra 19:53 12/9/2010
4 km Under 17 Brad Fraser 14:59 21/6/2009 Maddison Zahra 19:00 27/11/2011
4 km 17 and Over Shaun Hardy 14:49 27/11/2011 Courtney Sanford 15:17 27/11/2011
8 km Under 50 Victor Correa 29:16 27/11/2011 Natalie Malligan 33:29 6/5/2012
8 km 50 - 59 Keith Bateman 27:15 27/11/2011 Pennie Psaltis 39:53 21/6/2009
8 km 60 - 69 Rob Connolley 34:24 21/6/2009 Jo Rickards 41:53 12/9/2010
8 km 70 and Over Edward McMaster 57:40 6/5/2012      
16 km Under 50 Pete Conway 57:37 12/9/2010 Kathryn Parkinson 1:07:18 21/6/2009
16 km 50 - 59 Jicton Correa 1:05:12 6/5/2012 Raewyn Harlock 1:06:57 6/5/2012
16 km 60 - 69 Witold Krajewski 1:08:45 27/11/2011 Merridy O'Donnell 1:29:02 6/5/2012
16 km 70 and Over            

 

Prospect Creek

Distance Age Category Male Time Date Female Time Date
6 km Under 13 Hayden Brown 26:01 31/7/2011 Sianna Steele 26:46 9/9/2012
6 km Under 17 Will Chaffey 23:35 3/8/2008 Audrey Trenear-Hall 26:31 3/8/2008
6 km 17 and Over Adam Horder 22:08 31/7/2011 Eileen Cantwell 25:09 9/9/2012
12 km Under 50 Lee Cook 42:19 31/7/2011 Lorna White 51:03 31/7/2011
12 km 50 - 59 David Riches 45:49 31/7/2011 Merridy O'Donnell 1:05:19 31/7/2011
12 km 60 - 69 Brian Radburn 53:14 9/9/2012 Renee Reynolds 1:12:18 31/7/2011
12 km 70 and Over            
24 km Under 50 Brendan Davies 1:28:02 9/9/2012 Athene Chariot 1:46:02 31/7/2011
24 km 50 - 59 John Dawlings 1:47:06 31/7/2011 Annie Tobey 2:15:57 9/9/2012
24 km 60 - 69 Sid Astbury 2:05:02 31/7/2011      
24 km 70 and Over            

 

Previous Results

  • 2026 Apr 6th
    Sri Chinmoy Centennial Park Half-Marathon, 7km & 4km cross-country runs, Easter Monday 6 April 2026

    Sri Chinmoy Centennial Park Half-Marathon, 7km & 4km cross-country runs, Easter Monday 6 April 2026

    By Prachar Stegemann
    6 April

    Newness in life is essential – new friends, new trends, new goals, new roles, new dreams, new themes …

    … yet sometimes the deepest satisfaction rises from the recognition of familiar places, the recollection of familiar faces and yes, the repetition of familiar races.

    For many runners, the Sri Chinmoy loop course tracing the tracks, fields and copses of Centennial Park is one such personal favourite, each return to this familiar route a routine of renewal and an affirmation of recurring satisfaction.

    Maurice Keller ran a solo race in the Half-Marathon, leading from the front to blaze a win with 1:17:15, finishing minutes clear of 2nd placed D’Arcy Lunn’s 1:21:37, with Keyan Karroobee in 3rd with 1:30:45. Mark Arbib was excellent in winning the M50-59 with a fine 1:32:16, ahead of 2nd placed Stephen Barlow’s 1:34:21 and 3rd placed Akira Suzuki with 1:36:26. Evergreen Tetsundo Kato won the M60-69 in 2:02:40, yet it was in the Male 70 and Over category that Korea’s Tae Bong Kang set the course alight with his extraordinary showing of 1:43:40, only half a minute shy of his own course record set one year ago.

    In the women’s Half-Marathon, Sarah Brewster similarly ran comet-like, lighting her own trail with 1:34:17, ahead of the ever-smiling Sachie Wada in 1:40:15 and 3rd placed Alicia Tyler with 1:49:07.  3rd place female overall went to the winner of the F50-59, the always impressive Sara Stace in 1:47:24, though Michelle Fitzpatrick was not far behind in 2nd place with 1:49:13. Kylie Lewis took the main prize in the F60-69 with 2:06:59.

    The 7km women’s race saw the closest finish of the day, with first-time Sri Chinmoy race entrant Valeria Angulo (31:22) win in a  tight finish from Orla Hayes (31:26), with Grace Chatfield almost in touching distance, crossing in 3rd with 31:47. The run of the day came from Roisin Boyle in the F50-59 with her scintillating showing of 33:48; while Wendy Glen took top honours in the F60-69 with 44:35, and Anne Elizabeth Boyd claimed the main prize in the F70 and Over with 1:10:24.

    Samuel Morse ran a controlled lap to claim line honours in the 7km with 26:28, a sold lead at the finish over Clement Zindstein’s 26:59. David Carson is in a fine vein of form, taking the M50-59 1st placing with 30:27; while Kieron Blackmore marked his return to Sri Chinmoy races after a year’s sabbatical by winning the M60-69 in 34:04. David Iverarch – also returning to the fold after a year’s absence – claimed his customary 1st place in the M70 and Over (though he is now over 80!) with a fine outing of 41:29.

    Thomas Berg ran a beautiful race to win the 4km event outright from the Boys Under 17 category, winning by over a minute in 14:13. Behind Thomas, the Girls Under 13 proved the most competitive category, producing the next 3 placegetters in winner Arielle McBrien who just missed the course record with her flowing run of 15:31, from Emma Felsman’s impressive 16:09 with Sierra Miller claiming 3rd in the Girls Under 13 (and 3rd in the female race outright) with 17:01. Zara Boulton was fastest among the Girls Under 17 with her 17:09; while Hannah Johnston took out the Female 17 and Overs in 18:40. Roque Rendic ran an impressive 17:07 to win the Boys Under 13; while Martin Doak was fastest among the Male 17 and Over with 19:04.
  • 2025 Nov 16th
    Sri Chinmoy Royal National Park Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10km & 5km Trail Runs, Sunday 16 November 2025

    Sri Chinmoy Royal National Park Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10km & 5km Trail Runs, Sunday 16 November 2025

    By Prachar Stegemann
    16 November

    Names oftentimes carry a significance far beyond that intended by the namer. Whoever named Royal National Park was intending to honour British royalty – yet the name “Royal” is more than apt, for this extraordinary haven so proximate to our largest metropolis, is indeed royalty among National Parks.

    A record field for this event turned out on a morning that pleased every sense and sensibility of the body, heart and soul.

    While the races started in order from longest (marathon ) to shortest (5km), it was the shortest which finished first and provided the day’s earliest headlines. First to return from his foray into the bush was Xavier Brown, breaking his own course record for the Boys Under 17 set last year, with a flying 18:47, ahead of Kade Burgess’ 19:50, in the same age group.

    Next runner home was the spirited Emma Felsman, who broke a 9-year-old record for the Girls Under 13 with her 3rd-placed outright time of 22:35, not far ahead of her father Marcus, who won the Male 17 and Over with 23:18. 

    The other categories were won respectively by Piper Kiely (Girls Under 17) in 29:00; Emma Trehy (Female 17 and Over ) with 29:08; while Toby Burton won the Boys Under 13 in 33:01.

    Michael Truscott was the standout runner of the 10km field, winning the Male Under 50 with a substantial margin in 40:38, from Chris Vallely’s 42:13 and 3rd placed William Clark with 42:31. Andrew Alexander took out the M50-59 with 49:35; not far behind Shin Hattori, fastest among the M60-69 with his swift 48:14.

    Samantha Taylor won the women’s 10km race in 49:52, from 2nd placed Stephanie Crossley with 50:01 and Lise Kempler’s 50:17. Just behind them was 1st placed F50-59 whirlwind, Roisin Boyle in 50:33. In the F60-69 it was Joan Feeney leading the way with 58:16; while Jennifer Rankine took home the main prize in the Female 70 and Over with 1:09:14.

    The largest field of the morning assembled at 7am for the Half-Marathon – one full out-and-back length of Lady Carrington Drive, preceded by a shorter 2km warm-up to make up the distance to the required 21.1km.

    Greta Truscott was a superb front-running winner of the women’s race, her strong and graceful 1:31:28 a full 5 minutes ahead of 2nd placed Kathy Costa’s 1:36:39, with 3rd going to Cheryl Greenaway with 1:44:51. The F50-59s was won by Yvonne Richards in 1:53:49, ahead of Leesa Bennett with 1:54:51 and Kellyanne Hinchcliffe in 1:57:40. Catherine Rowney was the sole flag-bearer for the F60-69s, taking the main prize in 2:34:49.

    Like Greta in the women’s race, Matthew Geleta ran an inspired race to outpace the field in 1:20:40 over this challenging course; well ahead of Matt Berrington with 1:24:24 and Craig Kernow’s finish of 1:26:48. 3rd place overall was taken by the impressive Matt North whose 1:26:01 was best among the M50-59s, from Peter Grimison’s 1:43:07 and Charles Nicoll with 1:44:15. The most impressive run however came from Quiang Richard Zhang, whose nimble-footed 1:39:11 set a new course record for the Male 60-69 category; while Byung Kyu Lee took out the M70 and Over with 2:43:20.

    While all this activity was happening in the “shorter” races, the marathoners were running and running … and running… Luke Jeffery finished a very happy winner in 3:03:46, from 2nd placed Christopher Winterbourne’s 3:09:49. Next home was Mark Gregory, winning the Male 50-59s with 3:16:43, ahead of “vegan runner” Soonchul Shin with 3:21:42; whileest in the M60-69s was Jung Lee with 4:06:10.

    Alexandra Dunn-Delvaen won the women’s marathon in 3:42:49, ahead of Natasha Schmidt with 3:58:36 and Xindan Zeng’s 4:17:01; while Nadene Sermon was 1st F50-59, running the marathon with her son Jared in 5:12:57.
  • 2025 Jul 6th
    Sri Chinmoy Dolls Point Half-Marathon, 10km & 5km, Sunday 6 July 2025

    Sri Chinmoy Dolls Point Half-Marathon, 10km & 5km, Sunday 6 July 2025

    By Prachar Stegemann
    6 July

    Sri Chinmoy Races have been held annually at Dolls Point since 2007, during which time some truly amazing performances have produced some astounding results in each of the distances on offer – 5km, 10km and Half-Marathon. So it takes a truly exceptional performance to break a course record in any of these distances, in any age group. Such performances have the power to transform an otherwise ordinary day into the extraordinary, inspiring and uplifting all who are fortunate to witness them.

    Today was such a day. Course records fell at both ends of the age spectrum, led by with some incredible runs in the Half-Marathon from overall winner Anna Heath, who set an all-time F50-59 record of 1:27:38 in the process; and an astonishing new record from Jackie Murdy of 1:32:44 in the F60-69 (and 5th woman outright). The other course record came from a sizzling 16:58 courtesy of Eamon Corry in the Boys Under 17 category of the 5km race.

    More than 2/3 of the field today ran the Half-Marathon. Starting with a modified 1.1km loop due to works behind the Sailing Club, the 2-lap course over Captain Cook Bridge was held in glorious sunshine despite a hint of rain and lightning prior to the race start.

    Mitch McInnes led from the outset, running with style and purpose and never looking back, clocking an impressive 1:16:56 to take the men’s race from Rede Carney’s 1:18:25 and Ian Gabriel with 1:21:30. Adam Stroud was fastest among the M50-59 with 1:26:57, ahead of Jeremy Smith with 1:30:27 and David Zehrer (1:31:59). In the M60-69 it was Brian Bootle who took the cake in 1:51:26 from Benito Setoue (1:53:35); while Bob Fickel (2:15:19) crossed the line just ahead of Tim Garvey (2:15:22) to win the M70+.

    As mentioned above, the women’s race was son by a stellar performance from Anna Heath from the M50-59s. In the Women Under 50, it was Madeleine Hoff who led the way with fine run of 1:28:13, ahead of Emma Gilchrist’s 1:29:55 and Kathy Costa with 1:32:30. After Anna Heath in the F50-59 came Sara Stace with a superb effort of 1:34:31, with Heidi Afele 3rd in 1:44:57. Even though she was the only finisher in her category, Jackie Murdy’s sensational record of 1:32:44 would have seen her win the F60-69 any year, no matter the turnout.

    A relatively modest field took to the one-lap 10km race, in the wake of the larger mass of Half-Marathoners. Fran Bell ran with an excellent race to win the Male Under 50 comfortably in 37:13, from Grant Cerkesas in 40:21 and Sean McDonald with 41:26. Kieran O’Connor was the standout in the M50-59, his 39:39 placing him 2nd outright, while Terry Meehan’s 41:49 and Paul Corry with 45:33 filled out the podium placings in their M50-59 cohort. Tetsundo Kato was best in the M60-69 with 46:04 from Grant Nicholls’ 47:35; while John Burroughs took home the main prize in the M70+ with 56:50.

    Jenny Dowd was the clear winner in the women’s 10km race with her impressive 43:10, from Corrine Buchan’s 45:44 and Nadine Stewart with 48:02. The F50-59 category was won by Pamela McCabe with 56:54, from Rosamond Hayes in 59:37 and Deb Pearce (1:04:54). Teresa Setoue meanwhile, conquered the  F60-69 with 59:16.

    The Boys Under 17 category only had 2 runners, but they managed 1st and 2nd outright in the 5km race, with Eamon Corry’s 16:58 setting a new course record, ahead of Thomas Berg’s excellent showing of 18:40. Le Nguyen won the Boys Under 13 with 32:55; and Marcus Feldman the Male 17 and Over in 22:15.

    Marcus’ daughter Emma Felsman won the female race outright from the Girls Under 13 category with an impressive 21:37. Aurelia Simpson was next in her category with 26:36 – though ahead of her came Marlee Soak, winning the Girls Under 17 with a swift 22:43. Melissa Simpson on the Female 17 and Over with 26:37.