Sri Chinmoy Tan Team Relays
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About the race
The Sri Chinmoy Tan Team Relays is a combined team relay and individual running event held at the Pillars of Wisdom on the Tan Track around Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens. The team event covers 11 laps of the Tan, roughly the marathon distance, with each team provided a baton that carries the timing chip. Teams consist of four members and may be male, female or mixed; mixed teams must include at least one male and one female. Teams are entered in Open or Over 50 categories, with the Over 50 category requiring all members to be over 50 on race day. Each runner must complete a minimum of two laps and the baton must be exchanged each lap in the transition zone at the Pillars of Wisdom.
Individuals may enter the Marathon (11 laps plus an extra 100 metres), a 3-lap race (11.49 km) or a 1-lap race (3.83 km). Drink stations offering water and electrolyte are positioned approximately every 2 km. Chip timing is provided via the baton for teams and by Tomato Timing for the event.
Age minimums are set by Athletics Australia recommendations: Marathon 18 years, 3-lap 16 years, Team event 14 years and 1-lap 12 years. Awards include team trophies by category and medals for solo finishers and age-group placings. Metered parking is available nearby on Alexandra Avenue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
