Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series
A 4-race series at popular Sydney running venues
Upcoming races
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.
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)
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- 8am
- 7am at Royal NP
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- $13 online until 5pm Friday prior
- $20 on the day
Middle (7km or 10km)
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- 8am
- 7am at Royal NP
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- $27 online until 5pm Friday prior
- $40 on the day
Longer (14km or Half-Marathon)
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- 8am
- 7am at Royal NP
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- $35 online until 5pm Friday prior
- $50 on the day
Marathon (Royal National Park only)
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- 6am
Upcoming Races
Race 1: 6 April2025 Series, race 1: Sri Chinmoy Centennial Park Half-Marathon, 7km & 4km cross-country
Opening the Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series in 2025, 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: 8 June2025 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: 6 July2025 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: 19 OctoberSri 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: 16 November2025 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 David Riches 28:05 12/12/2021 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 Blake Lampert 17:20 8/7/2012 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 Britt Welander 1:36:46 7/7/2024 Half-Marathon 60 - 69 Victor Correa 1:32:01 15/7/2018 Mary Sheehan 1:48:00 16/7/2017 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 Isabella Mardini 23:21 4/5/2014 5 km Under 17 Xavier Brown 19:37 3/11/2024 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 David Campbell 4:07:07 19/11/2023 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
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2025 Apr 6thSri Chinmoy Centennial Park Half=Marathon, 7km & 4km, Sunday 6 April 2025Results (PDF Download)Race Photos
With some other large races this morning occupying a good number of Sydney’s runners, there was no crushing crowd to contend with at registration, or around the course – no jostling at the start line or elbowing around the bends. The overall atmosphere was civil and polite, even restrained – apart from the front runners in each distance of course, who posted some exceptional times.
The outstanding performance in the Half-Marathon came at the top end of the age groups, with bounding Korean runner Tae Bong Kang posting a new course record in the Male 70 and Over with a superb showing of 1:42:24. Tetsundo Kato took out the M60-69s with his 1:58:22; while Lucas Chang came out on top of the M50-59 with a fine run of 1:34:01, ahead of Jeremy Smith in 1:37:16 and Mark Tisdale with 1:40:20.
James Costello led from the outset and was never challenged, winning the race outright by over 5 minutes in 1:23:40, from Jonathan Nesher’s 1:29:01 and Oli Allin with 1:29:42.
The women’s race was won from the F50-59 category with a superb performance from Britt Wielander of 1:35:05, over 6 minutes ahead of the winner of the Female Under 50s, Bronwyn Lee who won her category in 1:41:25, from Katie Bradley’s 1:45:37 and Madeline Greenhill with 1:56:40. The other podium placings in the F50-59 were taken by Michelle Fitzpatrick with 1:59:34 and Nadene Serman in 2:04:36. Teresa Setoue took out the F60-69s with her 2:20:58.
Already owning course records in the Half-Marathon at this event for both the F50-59 and F60-69 categories, the amazing Raewyn Harlock had a shot today at the shorter 7km distance, and duly broke a 12-year-old record with her fleet of foot 33:36, finishing right up among the leaders in all categories. Francis Bowman took out the Female 70 and Over in 54:51, and Cathie Sherrington the F50-59 in 44:27. The only two female runners to come in ahead of Raewyn were the Under 50s winner, Corinne Buchan in 33:01 and 2nd placed Valeria Angulo with 33:12. 3rd placing went to Rebecca Dracup with her 35:50.
The men’s 7km was a race against the clock for Oliver Barden who had only himself for company as be blitzed the one-lap course in 26:46. Chris Vallely led the rest of the field with a fine 29:28, from Ben Hanley in 30:49. David Carson, in the M50-59s, took the category’s main prize with 32:06; Kieron Blackmore claimed the glory in the M60-69 with 32:36; while John Bowman was best for the 70 and Over men with 47:07.
In the 4km race, it was Thomas Berg who showed the field his clean pair of heels, winning with a rapid 14:59 to take the Boys Under 17 and the race outright. Michael Kovacs won the Male 17 and Over cohort. Emma Felsman ran a superb race from the Girls Under 13s, winning in 17:50; while Alisa Lai took home the top prize in the Female 17 and Over with 18:04.
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2024 Nov 3rdSri Chinmoy Royal National Park Trail runs, Sunday 3 November 2024Results (PDF Download)Race Photos
Many insisted that last year’s (2023) Sri Chinmoy Royal National Park trail races were held in the best conditions ever. That is, until this year (2024)…
Superlatives were being bandied about amongst the timing crew at the finish line this morning, yet none came close to capturing the quintessence of perfection embodied in the rare alignment of the locale, weather (agreeable humidity, pleasing temperature, friendly percentage of cloud and foliage cover, slightness of breeze, optimum oxygen and negative ion quotient), season, occasion, purpose and outcome – a happy harmony of outer beauty and inner opportunity – for it is one thing to be blessed with perfect conditions, and quite another for such a large group of diverse people to so perfectly harvest the manifold bounty of those perfect conditions.
That this would be a special, memorable day was confirmed by the first 2 runners across the finish line – Oliver Fyfe broke his own record from last year by running 19:56 to win the Boys Under 13s in the 5km race, finishing behind only Xavier Brown, who won the Boys Under 17 (and the race outright) with a new BU17 record time 19:37.
Emma Felsman ran with all her heart to win the Girls Under 13 (and the female race outright) with a wonderful run of 24:50; while Rada Mulhere won the Female 17 and Over in 28:07; and Aleix Vazquez took the Male 17 and Over with 22:52.
The best performance in the 10km race was offered by Adelaine Ho, who split the 1st and 2nd placed males with her winning 44:29, just behind Justin Verus’ outright win of 44:18, and edging out 2nd male Luke Carey’s 44:30. John Hayes was fastest in the M50-59 with 50:54, though overshadowed by the faster M60-69 category, where Michael Wilding with 47:26 had his work cut out to hold off 2nd placed Kieron Blackmore with 47:42.
Behind Adelaine in the women’s race, Esther Au was next with 49:24, with Corinne Buchan taking 3rd in 52:50. Michele Leeming took 1st place in the F50-59 with 53:44 ahead of a close finish for 2nd and 3rd between Jakki Agostino (55:09) and Louise Brewer (55:12). Joan Feeney was just behind these ladies, winning the F60-69 with an impressive 55:25; while Mieke Masselos again shone in the F70+ with her 1:07:21.
By far the most popular distance today proved to be the Half-Marathon, and why not? The 10km and 5km runners only saw and enjoyed portions of the delightful Lady Carrington Dr, while the Half-Marathoners got to savour its full distance and glory – and met with all the drink station attendants along the way – in both directions.
Peter Richardson (1:24:30) held off 2nd placed Christopher Winterbourne (1:24:46), with Claudio Matoso completing the podium placings with 1:29:31. Meanwhile, Stephen Barlow had taken out 1st M50-59 with an swift 1:27:19. Geoff Barnes was fastest among the M60-69 in running a super 1:37:31, while Ian Garrett took out the M70+ with 2:20:31.
Em O’Sullivan won the women’s race comfortably, her 1:30:37 placing her 6th outright in a dominant display. Emma Overmyer (1:46:23) and Kathy Costa (1:47:38) were much closer in the race for 2nd and 3rd placings. Nadine Serman led a close field in the F50-59 category, her 2:00:02 good enough to keep her ahead of the chasing pack of Donna-Leigh Jackson (2:00:32), Kathy Johnsun (2:00:41), Bron Evans (2:01:01) and Belinda Louey (2:01:44). Pamela Blaikie won the F60-69 with her excellent showing of 2:22:19.
The marathon runners made the most of everything – their trip to Royal National Park, Nature’s beauty, the provisions of the drinks stations and their own capacity to enjoy, to push, to struggle, to suffer, to surmount and to triumph.
Luke Jeffrey looked the most composed of all the field, his calm demeanour belying his winning time of 3:07:32. Next home was M50-59 winner, Akira Suzuki with 3:20:40. Then another Male Under 50, Jason Hweeler, with 3:23:11, followed by another two M50-59 runners, Soonchul Shin with 3:23:40 and Sung Hun Lee’s 3:28:29. Jianwei Liu took 3rd place Male Under 50 with 3:29:58. Leon Barnard was 1st home in the M60-69 with 43:14:40; while Rod Rainey established a new Male 70 and Over course record with his fine run of 5:03:45.
Susan Marshall won the women’s race with 3:48:54, from Akiko Akashi with 4:05:32 and Ellie Wiseman ’s 4:41:45; while Hiroko Vasilas ran 4:18:01 to take out the F50-59 category, from Yvonne Richards’ 4:21:02 and Margriet Wooldridge with 4:49:57.
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2024 Jul 7thSri Chinmoy Dolls Point Half-Marathon, 10km & 5km runs, Sunday 7 July 2024Results (PDF Download)Race Photos
The largest turnout for a Sri Chinmoy Dolls Point event in several years, saw 299 finishers under glowering skies which threatened rain but produced the merest sprinkle. Many agreed the conditions were near-ideal for running, a verdict confirmed by Captain Cook Bridge at one point wearing a lovely rainbow like a halo.
Gratitude to all volunteers who cheered runners, marshaled, ran drinks stations, timed finishers and flipped a never-ending mini-mountain of pancakes. Your selfless efforts complemented the mighty exertions of all runners – fast, less fast and least fast – combining for a wonderful morning of glowing, wholehearted achievement.
A few outstanding course records fell in today’s Half-Marathon:
* Britt Welander smashed an 11-year record, taking 10 minutes off the Female 50-59 best time with her phenomenal run of 1:36:46;
* Rob Ellis, likewise gave the Male 70 and Over record a serious overhaul, with his fine outing of 1:48:11.The win of the day belonged to the blazing, amazing Christina McGrath, whose 1:24:09 earned her 3rd outright in the Half-Marathon, winning the women’s race by over 12 minutes. As Christina crossed the finish line, her nearest rival, 2nd placed Sara Stace, still had close to 3km to run. Sara finished in 1:36:18, ahead of 3rd Lyndsey Fitz-Gerald’s 1:37:33. In the F50-59s, Shannon Whiteley deserves a special mention for also bettering the previous course record with her 2nd place 1:41:53; while Pamela Blaikie took out the F60-69 with 2:18:29.
Up ahead, Josh Wooldridge ran his own race with only the lead bike for company, he he steadily increased his gap on the field to over 7 minutes, winning the men’s Half-Marathon in an fine 1:15:18. 2nd placed Luke Jeffrey returned 1:22:44, with Ryan McKernan’s 1:30:43 good for 3rd in the Male Under 50s. Nevertheless, the M50s placed 3rd and 4th among all the men, with Akira Suzuki’s scintillating 1:27:32 taking this category, just ahead of Adam Stroud with 1:27:42 and Jeremy Smith following in 1:30:51. The M60-69s also saw an impressive win from Scott Norrington in 1:34:52, ahead of Tetsundo Kato’s 1:46:43; also worth noting is the record field in the Male 70+ division, with 5 finishers in the Half-Marathon.
Perhaps a sign or two along the northern reach of the course were removed or turned around during the race, resulting in a portion of the 10km field veering right instead of left at a critical fork in the route, hence overshooting the turnaround point and running an additional 300 metres each way, thus slowing some of the times in this distance.
Matt Derrick was an impressive winner of the men’s 10km race, clocking 35:02 for the full loop, ahead of Eoghan O’Leary’s 36:57 and Felix Compagnon with 37:30. Dan Condon took out the M50-59s in 48:06; Grant Alexander Nicholls was best among the M60-69 in 50:06; while David Iverarch won the M70+ category with his 54:06.
The 10km women’s race was won by Olivia Ghisoni with her impressive 39:14, a full 5 minutes ahead of her chasers, 2nd placed Khadija Noujoum in 44:28 and Sarah Whitley with 46:56. Roisin Boyle took out the F50-59’s with her 50:09; while Doris Mitchell won the F60-69 in 1:05:28; and Mieke Masselos the F70+ with 57:49.
Nathan Breen showed a clean pair of heels to the 5km field as he breezed around the course in 20:53 to take the overall win and 1st place in the Male 17 and Over. Next home was the leading Girl Under 13, Emma Feldman in an impressive 24:08, just ahead of her dad Marcus in 24:13. Kyle Barden took out the Boys under 13s with his 25:04, just ahead of 2nd placed Girls Under 13, Emma Kennedy in 25:09, who also beat her dad Andrew’s 25:12; while Alice Burney was the quickest among the Female 17 and Over with 26:00.
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2024 Jun 9thSri Chinmoy Iron Cove Half-Marathon, 7km & 4km runs, Sunday 9 June 2024Results (PDF Download)Race Photos
Every race has its runners and its volunteers, and for each, it is a full-on commitment…
The Half-Marathon started and the race began – for those wearing numbers, to get home fastest: for those wearing gloves, to fill enough water cups for oncoming runners.
When the 4km runners departed, the drama commenced – for those moving swiftly, of suffering and success; for those standing still, to make sure entries were accurately processed and placegetters would be correctly named.
The 7km started and the battle began – for those cantering, a tussle for the podium: for those catering, a bluster of wind vs barbecue, cold air coming from the harbour thieving the flames needed to make over a thousand pancakes.
On this clear, sunny morning, all races were run and won; all dramas played and resolved; all battles concluded victorious.
With Sydney’s burgeoning running boom, the largest field in over a decade enjoyed this Iron Cove classic – and with it, new superstars.
Christine McGrath in the Under 50 women’s Half-Marathon ran a new record 1:23:51; and Eliza Smith in the Girls Under 17 4km, set a new bar at 15:55.
Congratulations one, congratulations all!
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