Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival
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Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival
The event is held at Lawn 3, Princes Park, Royal Parade, Melbourne, on a flat, tree-lined 5 km circuit that runs within Princes and Royal Park. Multiple race distances are offered on the measured circuit:
- Marathon: 42.2 km, eight laps plus a 2.2 km half-lap
- 30 km: six laps of the 5 km circuit
- Half marathon: 21.1 km, four laps plus a 1.1 km add-on
- 10 km: two laps of the 5 km circuit
- 5 km: one lap of the 5 km circuit
The course is AA certified and traffic free, with kilometer markers and drink stations every 2.5 km supplying water and electrolyte. Chip timing is provided with live online results and net time (mat time) is used for placings. A full course briefing is given before each race.
Facilities at the venue include first aid provided by St John Ambulance and toilets at the start and finish area. Race numbers are collected on race morning. A post-race pancake breakfast is provided. Prize medals are awarded 1st to 3rd for male and female categories across age groups from U15 through 80 plus. Minimum age requirements apply per event as set by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
