Sri Chinmoy Yarra Trail Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The Sri Chinmoy Yarra Trail event takes place on Sunday, 19 April 2026 at Loys Paddock Reserve on the Main Yarra Trail in Burnley, Melbourne. The event offers three distances on a scenic 7 km loop course along the Yarra River.
- Half Marathon (21.1 km)
- 14.066 km
- 7.033 km
The course is accurately measured, traffic-free, and has markers every kilometer. It is flat to undulating and runs along both the northern and recently refurbished southern banks of the river through Burnley and South Yarra.
Race Information
The half marathon and 14 km distances are for runners only, while the 7 km distance is open to both runners and walkers. A cut-off time of 3 hours applies to all distances. Drink stations with electrolyte and water are provided every 2.5 km. The event uses chip timing by Tomato Timing, with net (mat) time used for calculating placings.
First aid is provided by St Johns Ambulance, and toilets are available at the start/finish area. A pancake breakfast is offered post-race.
Registration and Awards
Registration is online only. A 10% discount is automatically applied for participants aged under 19 and 60+. Age group awards (1st, 2nd, 3rd) are presented for both male and female categories, ranging from U15 to 80+ years.
Venue Access
The venue is accessible via a bridge over the Monash Freeway at Gibdon Street. Parking is available on adjacent streets in Burnley. The venue is also close to Burnley Station and trams along Swan Street. Secure bike parking is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
