Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival
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Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival
The festival takes place on Sunday 9 August 2026 at Lawn 3 in Princes Park, Melbourne. Races use a flat, tree-lined 5 km circuit within Princes and Royal Park that has been measured by an AA certified course measurer and is marked every kilometre.
Distances on the circuit include:
- Marathon: 42.2 km, 8 laps plus a 2.2 km start circuit.
- 30 km: 6 laps of the 5 km circuit.
- Half marathon: 21.1 km, 4 laps plus a 1.1 km start add-on.
- 10 km: 2 laps.
- 5 km: 1 lap.
Chip timing is provided with live online results and net mat time is used to calculate placings. Drink stations are located every 2.5 km and supply water and electrolyte. First aid services are provided by St Johns Ambulance and toilets are available at the start and finish area. Car parking is available along Royal Parade and in nearby side streets. A post-race pancake breakfast is offered.
Entry pricing tiers are listed for each event as early bird, standard and last minute. Cash and credit cards are not accepted for on-the-day entries; online registration is available. Age group awards are presented across categories from U15 through 80 plus, and minimum age requirements apply per event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
