Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival Marathon, 30km, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km
A smorgasbord of distances on our iconic Princes Park circuit

About the event
SPECIAL NOTE ON EARLY START REQUESTS
A number of runners have been requesting information on early starts for the 30km and marathon events. The early starts are for those who sincerely would not make the 12 noon cut-off and for no other reason. Please note that it is dark until 7.00am-ish so we ask that you bring your own light source. Please email us at [email protected] to request an early start.
Marathon early start: 5.30am
30km early start: 7.00am
The staging venue is Lawn 3, Royal Parade, Parkville and all races start from the asphalt running trail adjacent to the venue.
The event is conducted on our favourite flat, tree-lined, 5km circuit within Princes and Royal Park.
A 2.2km half-lap circuit has been added for the full marathon distance. The circuit has been measured by an AA certified course measurer for those looking for a qualifying time. This circuit is completed at the start of the race.
The marathon completes 8 laps plus the 2.2km half-lap circuit at the start to make up the full 42.2km distance.
The 5km, 10km, 20km and 30km races complete 1, 2 4 or 6 laps of the course respectively. The half marathon completes 4 laps plus a 1.1km add-on at the start to make up the full 21.1km distance.
A full course briefing will be conducted just before the race starts.
Time cut-off: Competitors have until 12 noon to complete the course.
Events
Marathon
- 7am
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- Early Bird: $60
- Standard: $65
- Last Minute: $75
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30km
- 7:30am
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- Early Bird: $50
- Standard: $55
- Last Minute: $65
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Half-Marathon
- 8am
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- Early Bird: $40
- Standard: $45
- Last Minute: $55
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10km
- 8:10am
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- Early Bird: $30
- Standard: $35
- Last Minute: $45
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5km
- 8:10am
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- Early Bird: $25
- Standard: $30
- Last Minute: $40
Contact
Sri Chinmoy Races Melbourne0407 333 740Send Email
Event Details
- Chip timing with live online results
- Accurate AA measured traffic free course with markers every km
- Drink stations every 2.5km equipped with electrolyte and water
- Our famous post-race pancake breakfast
- First aid services are provided by St Johns Ambulance
- Toilets are available at the start/finish area
Carparking is available along Royal Parade, Melway Ref 43G12, and in the side streets along the eastern side of Princes Park.
Princes Park has been a longtime favoured venue for Sri Chinmoy Races since the late 1970s always drawing a competitive field.
How to Enter
- Race numbers are picked up on race morning at the venue
- Cash and credit cards are NOT accepted for on-the-day entries; online registration remains open until 15 minutes before the start of each event
- A 10% concession discount is automatically applied for ages U19 and 60+
- Early Bird pricing is available up until 2 months before race day
- Standard pricing is available until 1 week before race day
Start times:
Marathon: 7am
30km: 7.30am
Half Marathon: 8am
10km & 5km: 8.10am
We present 1st, 2nd & 3rd (male & female) medals for each of the following age categories:
- U15 (events up to and including 5km only)
- U18 (events up to and including 10km only)
- 18-39 years
- 40-49 years
- 50-59 years
- 60-69 years
- 70-79 years
- 80+ years
Net time (i.e. mat time) is used to calculate the placings, so those who start at the back of the field are not disadvantaged.
Our minimum age requirements are based upon recommendations from Athletics Australia.
- Marathon - 18 years old by race day
- 30km - 18 years old by race day
- Half Marathon / 20km - 18 years old by race day
- 15km / 14km - 18 years old by race day
- 10km - 16 years old by race day
- 7km - 14 years old by race day
- 5km- 12 years old by race day
Early Starts
Marathon
We have had a number of requests for an optional early marathon start. The early start is 5.30am. If you are an early starter, you will need to do three things:
1.Register online as we don’t have an on-the-day entry facility for the early marathon starters
2.Notify us by email at melbourne@srichinmoyraces that your are intending to be an early starter
3.Report in at the start line at 5.25am
30Km
We have also had a couple of requests for an early start to the 30km and can accommodate a 7am early start for this race, only for those who feel they need the extra time.
We have moved the main race start time to 7.30am to give everyone a little extra time. If you are starting early please note the following:
1.Register online or on the day before 6.40am
2.Notify us by email at [email protected] that you are an early starter
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...
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