Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival
This event takes place on 9 August 2026 at Lawn 3 in Princes Park on Royal Parade, Melbourne. It offers a range of distances on a flat, tree-lined 5 km circuit within Princes and Royal Park that has been measured by an AA certified course measurer.
A short half-lap section has been added at the start of the marathon to make up the full 42.2 km distance. The lap structure for the main races is as follows:
- Marathon: 8 laps plus a 2.2 km half-lap at the start
- 30 km: 6 laps
- Half marathon: 4 laps plus a 1.1 km add-on
- 10 km: 2 laps
- 5 km: 1 lap
The course is traffic free and marked every kilometre. Drink stations are placed about every 2.5 km and supply water and electrolyte options. Chip timing is provided by Tomato Timing and net (mat) time is used for placings; live online results are available. First aid is provided by St Johns Ambulance and toilets are available at the start and finish area. A post-race pancake breakfast is offered.
Age group awards are presented from U15 through 80+ with male and female placings. Competitors must complete the course by 12 noon. Parking is available along Royal Parade and nearby side streets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
