About this event
Join the **Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival** on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Princes Park, Melbourne, VIC. This exciting event offers distances for all levels: Marathon, 30km, Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km.
Experience a **flat, fast, tree-lined 5km circuit** through Princes and Royal Park, ideal for personal bests and qualifying times. The course features a mix of asphalt and hard-packed gravel for comfortable footing—the park loop is flat, while an optional undulating add-on under Royal Parade adds variety.
Runners complete multiple laps of this scenic, well-maintained path:
- 5km: 1 lap
- 10km: 2 laps
- 20km: 4 laps
- 30km: 6 laps
- Half Marathon (21.1km): 4 laps + 1.1km add-on at the start
- Marathon (42.2km): 8 laps + 2.2km half-lap at the start
All races start from the asphalt trail near Lawn 3, Royal Parade, Parkville, in a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates participation and fitness for every ability.
Distances:
5K
10K
Half Marathon
30K
Marathon
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