Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival Marathon, 30km, Half Marathon, 10km & 5km

A smorgasbord of distances on our iconic Princes Park circuit

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9 August

Melbourne, Australia

● Famous Post Race Pancake Breakfast
● Accurate AA measured traffic free course with markers every km
● Drink stations every 2.5km equipped with electrolyte and water
● Fun & Friendly Atmosphere
● Age group awards U15 to 80+ years
● Chip timing by Tomato Timing

About the event

This event takes place on Sunday August 9th, 2026

SPECIAL NOTE ON EARLY START REQUESTS

A number of runners have been requesting information on early starts for the 30km and marathon events. The early starts are for those who sincerely would not make the 12 noon cut-off and for no other reason. Please note that it is dark until 7.00am-ish so we ask that you bring your own light source. Please email us at melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org to request an early start.

Marathon early start: 5.30am

30km early start: 7.00am

The staging venue is Lawn 3, Royal Parade, Parkville and all races start from the asphalt running trail adjacent to the venue.

The event is conducted on our favourite flat, tree-lined, 5km circuit within Princes and Royal Park.

A 2.2km half-lap circuit has been added for the full marathon distance. The circuit has been measured by an AA certified course measurer for those looking for a qualifying time. This circuit is completed at the start of the race.

The marathon completes 8 laps plus the 2.2km half-lap circuit at the start to make up the full 42.2km distance.

The 5km, 10km, 20km and 30km races complete 1, 2 4 or 6 laps of the course respectively. The half marathon completes 4 laps plus a 1.1km add-on at the start to make up the full 21.1km distance.

A full course briefing will be conducted just before the race starts.

Time cut-off: Competitors have until 12 noon to complete the course.