Sri Chinmoy Tan Team Relays
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Sri Chinmoy Tan Team Relays
The Sri Chinmoy Tan Team Relays are held at the Pillars of Wisdom on the Tan Track around Melbourne Botanic Gardens. The event combines a team relay and individual races on laps of the Tan, with a timing chip attached to a baton for team laps.
Teams consist of four members and may be all male, all female, or mixed (mixed teams must include at least one male and one female). Teams are assigned to Open or Over 50 categories; for Over 50 all members must be over 50 on race day. During the relay the baton must be exchanged every lap in the transition zone at the Pillars of Wisdom and each runner must complete at least two laps.
Drink stations are placed approximately every 2 km and provide electrolyte and water. Chip timing is provided by Tomato Timing. Race numbers and team batons are collected at the venue on race morning. Metered parking is available nearby on Alexandra Avenue.
Distances offered include:
- 42.1 km team relay (11 laps)
- 42.1 km solo marathon (11 laps plus an extra 100 metres at the start)
- 11.49 km solo (3 laps)
- 3.83 km solo (1 lap)
Minimum ages set by Athletics Australia recommendations apply: marathon 18, 3 laps 16, team event 14, 1 lap 12. Awards include team trophies for top finishers and medals for solo finishers by overall and age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
