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Sri Chinmoy Yarra Boulevard Half Marathon

Sunday 14 September 2008

The Event Sunday 14 September 2008 at 8AM Races on offer include 21.1km Run 10km Run 5km Run
	The Course All races start from Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Yarra Boulevard (Melways Ref 45B12) at 8AM, Sunday September 14. The event is conducted on a scenic 5km closed road circuit along Yarra Boulevard, Burnley, with full runner services. The 5km and 10km races complete 1 or 2 laps of the course respectively. The 21.1km runners will complete a short 1.1km loop before continuing to complete 4 x 5km course laps. Competitors will have 2.75 hours to complete the course. A full course briefing will be conducted at 7.55AM on race day.
How to Enter You can enter online or on the day between 7AM and 7.45AM. Online 21.1km Run - $20 10 & 5km races - $15 On the Day 21.1km Run - $25 ($20 conc). 10 & 5km races - $20 ($15 conc). Entry Details Concession rates are for U16 and 60+ entrants only and are not available online. Please note that credit card and cheque payments can not be taken on race day. All entry fees are inclusive of GST Registration packs will be mailed out to all pre registered competitors who enter by Friday 5 September. Later pre-entrants can pick up their race number from the registration tent on race morning from 7AM. Confirm your pre-entry by viewing the competitor list.
	Services Accurate AA measured traffic free course with markers every km Drink stations every 2.5 km equipped with electrolyte and water Our famous post race pancake breakfast First aid services are provided by St Johns Ambulance. Toilets are available at the start/finish area at Kievin Bartlett Reserve. Extreme Weather & Safety Policy
Car Parking Carparking is available at Kevin Bartlett Reserve off Yarra Boulevard, (Melways Ref 45B12). No cars will be permitted to park on Yarra Boulevard. All vehicles can exit via FR Smith Drive into Swan St until all competitors have finished and Yarra Booulevard is reopened to traffic. Please note that Yarra Boulevard will be closed to all traffic from 7.50AM to ensure a safe ontime race start.
	Award Categories Medallions for the top 3 male & female competitors in the following age categories for each event. Age U18 years (First, Second & Third) Age 18-39 years (First, Second & Third) Age 40-49 years (First, Second & Third) Age 50-59 years (First, Second & Third) Age 60-69 years (First, Second & Third) Age 70-79 years (First, Second & Third) Age 80+ years (First, Second & Third) Please note Sri Chinmoy Races no longer offers awards for walk categories.
Race History Yarra Boulevard has been a longtime favoured venue for Sri Chinmoy Races since the late 1970's. The half marathon has been conducted on this course annually since 1997. Compare your times to the current course records.
	Results, Photos, Race Reports and Race Archive Results, photographs and a race report will be posted on the Sri Chinmoy Races site soon after the event. All competitors who pre-entered online will will receive an email with links to the results, photographs and race report after the event. Look in here for previous results, race reports and photo galleries.
About Us The Sri Chinmoy Races are conducted by the Sri Chinmoy Centre as a service to the running community to promote self-transcendence through sports. A competitor at any Sri Chinmoy Race across the globe can be assured of the same high standard and quality of care.
	Contact Us The Sri Chinmoy Races Team in Melbourne can be contacted by Phone - 03 9853 4731 email - melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org

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