Sri Chinmoy Off-Road Duathlons
A genuine bush race in the heart of the national capital
- A genuine bush race in the heart of the city
- The only annual off-road duathlon event in the ACT
- The only athletic event staged within the National Botanic Gardens
- Long course for experienced athletes; short course for novices and those in a hurry
- Race solo or in a relay team of 2 (one runner, one mountain biker)
- Mid-morning start for the best of a mid-Winter's day
- Well-marked, scenic courses through gardens and natural bushland
- Friendly, supportive atmosphere
- Post-event barbecue breakfast
- Full results by category, published online same day
About the event
"Ride 'n Stride."
A genuine bush race in the heart of the nation's capital, featuring a long and a short course option. The first run course circumnavigates the Australian National Botanic Gardens. The ride and second run courses explore Black Mountain Reserve.
Compete solo, or in a 2-person Relay Team, where the runner completes both running legs.
Both Long and Short Course races commence from behind the ActewAGL substation at the end of Frith Rd, Acton at 10 am.
The 18th Sri Chinmoy Off-Road Duathlons will be held on Sunday 6th August in 2023.
ONLINE ENTRY WILL COLOSE HERE AT 5PM ON FRIDAY 4 AUGUST. ON-THE-DAY ENTRIES AVAILABLE FROM 9AM ON SUNDAY 6 AUGUST.
Course maps and descriptions –
The short course race is designed for novices and those seeking an enjoyable, relatively easy, non-technical course. View the maps and read the course description for the short course event.
The long course race is for more serious endurance athletes, and is both technically and physically more demanding. View the maps and read the course description for the long course event.
Previous Results
About the Organisers
The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team
Serving the athletic community for over 40 years...
Team Founder Sri Chinmoy
A lifelong advocate of fitness and self-transcendence...
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