Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series 2010
The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team offers an 8-race series at popular Sydney running venues in 2010 for your enjoyment, fitness and self-transcendence. Each event includes races over 3 distances. All events start at 8 am with Registration opening at 6.45 am, and closing at 7.55 am. See below for full ev
Race 1: Sunday 21 February – Sri Chinmoy Centennial Park Half-Marathon, 7 km & 4 km cross country run/walk.
Mackay Sportsground, near Robertson Rd Gates, Centennial Park.
The series starts at our most popular venue. Enjoy the rare opportunity to race a cross-country Half-Marathon, or compete in the shorter 7 km or 4 km distances. While cross-country courses cannot be officially recognised, these loops are measured using the same method as certified courses. The best way to enjoy the delights of Centennial Park, one of Sydney’s jewels. Parking anywhere near Robertson Rd Gates. On-the-day registration opens at 6.45 am and closes at 7.55 am, with races starting from 8 am.
Course map (Half-Marathon & 7 km)
Course map (4 km)
Race 2: Sunday 28 March – Sri Chinmoy Iron Cove 16 km, 8 km & 4 km run/walk.
Leichhardt Park, end of Glover St, Lilyfield.
Returning to the ever-popular Iron Cove on a fast, flat and scenic pathway. Challenge your previous times over the same course or try a new distance from the 4 km, 8 km and 16 km on offer. Parking at the end of Glover St, Lilyfield. On-the-day registration opens at 6.45 am and closes at 7.55 am, with races starting from 8 am.
Course map (8 km & 16 km)
Course map (4 km)
Race 3: Sunday 23 May – Sri Chinmoy Mirambeena 16 km, 8 km & 2 miles run/walk.
Garrison Point, Beatty Reserve, end of Beatty Parade (off Henry Lawson Dr), Mirambeena Regional Reserve, Georges Hall.
One of Sydney’s loveliest running environments, following cycle paths through native bush and parkland between Prospect Creek, Lake Gillawarna and the Georges River. Abundant bird life will cheer you along over the winding and sometimes undulating course. Starting and finishing at Garrison Point on the grassy expanse of Beatty Reserve, at the southern end of Mirambeena Regional Reserve. Parking is at the end of Beatty Parade, off Henry Lawson Drive. On-the-day registration opens at 6.45 am and closes at 7.55 am, with races starting from 8 am.
Race 4: Sunday 13 June – Sri Chinmoy Centennial Park Half-Marathon, 7 km & 4 km cross country run/walk.
Mackay Sportsground, near Robertson Rd Gates, Centennial Park.
We return to Centennial Park for our first Winter race. Enjoy the tracks and trails, fields, glades, ponds and avenues of Sydney’s favourite playground. Parking anywhere near Robertson Rd Gates. On-the-day registration opens at 6.45 am and closes at 7.55 am, with races starting from 8 am.
Course map (Half-Marathon & 7 km)
Course map (4 km)
Race 5: Sunday 11 July – Sri Chinmoy Dolls Point Half-Marathon, 10 km & 5 km run/walk.
Peter Depena Reserve, Russell Ave, Dolls Point.
Choose one of the classic distances of Half-Marathon, 10 km or 5 km. The course is through Cook Park, adjoining the beautiful Botany Bay and includes spectacular views from Captain Cook Bridge over the mouth of the Georges River. Start and finish is in the historic Peter Depena Reserve. Parking at the end of Russell Ave or Sanoni Ave, Dolls Point. On-the-day registration opens at 6.45 am and closes at 7.55 am, with races starting from 8 am.
Race 6: Sunday 12 September – Sri Chinmoy Cooks River 16 km, 8 km & 4 km run/walk.
Ewen Park, Tennent Parade, Hurlstone Park.
A peaceful, leafy oasis in the bustling inner south, this boutique course on cycle paths with a short off-road section follows a 4 km wooded loop alongside the Cooks River between Hurlstone Park on the north and Earlwood to the south. Complete 1, 2 or 4 loops for the distances of 4 km, 8 km or 16 km. Parking off Tennent Parade, Hurlstone Park (adjacent to Sydney Olympic Sporting Club); 500 metres from Hurlstone Park railway station. On-the-day registration opens at 6.45 am and closes at 7.55 am, with races starting from 8 am.
Race 7: Sunday 28 November – Sri Chinmoy Iron Cove 16 km, 8 km & 4 km run/walk.
Leichhardt Park, end of Glover St, Lilyfield.
Celebrate the joy of running in this exquisite locale, the soothing waters of Iron Cove lapping alongside the out-and-back horseshoe course. Relax in the post-race picnic environment with a fruit-and-pancake breakfast. Parking at the end of Glover St, Lilyfield. On-the-day registration opens at 6.45 am and closes at 7.55 am, with races starting from 8 am.
Course map (8 km & 16 km)
Course map (4 km)
Race 8: Sunday 12 December – Sri Chinmoy Centennial Park 14 km, 7 km & 4 km cross country run/walk.
Mackay Sportsground, near Robertson Rd Gates, Centennial Park.
The final event of the Sri Chinmoy Sydney 2010 series turns full circle to Centennial Park. Keep a focus on fitness during the Christmas Party season. Parking anywhere near Robertson Rd Gates. On-the-day registration opens at 6.45 am and closes at 7.55 am, with races starting from 8 am.
Course map (14 km & 7 km)
Course map (4 km)
“One positive thought is enough to challenge the pride of impossibility.” – Sri Chinmoy
