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Sri Chinmoy Running & Fitness Festival

Sunday 31 May 2009. A premier event on the Melbourne Running Calendar. Choose from the four distances on offer. You will discover that Williamstown is the perfect place for a run followed by some well deserved relaxation after your race.

The Event Sunday 31 May 2009 Races on offer include Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10km Run 4km Run ENTER ONLINE
	The Course All events start from the Williamstown Athletics Track, corner The Strand and North Rd, Newport (Melways 56B4) Sunday 31 May. Marathon Start - 7.15AM Half marathon, 10km & 4km start - 8.00AM The event is conducted on a scenic waterfront course along roads and bike paths through Williamstown, Newport and Altona taking in the sights and sounds of The Strand, Nelson Place, Williamstown Beach and the Altona Wetlands. The course is flat, fast and ideally suited for personal best times. Updated course maps, pre race information and a full course description are now available. A full course briefing will be conducted at 5 minutes prior to each race start.
Online till 12PM MiddayThursday 28 May Marathon - $90 Half Marathon - $65 10km - $33 4km - $27 On race day at the Williamstown Athletics Track. Marathon - $95 (conc $85) Half Marathon - $70 (conc $60) 10km - $35 (conc $25) 4km - $30 (conc $20)
	Entry Details On the day entries accepted between 6.30AM and 7.45AM. Concession rates are for U16 and 60+ entrants available only on race day. Credit card and cheque payments can not be taken on race day. All entry fees are inclusive of GST. Registration packs including course map, number and event information will be sent to all pre-registered competitors from May 1. Entrants who register after 6PM Saturday May 23 will have their race packs sent by express post at an additional charge of $3. Online entry closes on Thursday 28 May at 12 midday.
Team Entries Share the fun and enter a group of friends or work collegues. Teams with over 10 competitors can receive a significant discount on their group entry. Please contact us directly for further details by phone on 9853-4731 or by email at- melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org.
	Chip Timing All competitors will be provided with individual timing chips to record their times. The chips are worn as an ankle strap for the duration of the event. All competitors will be required to pick their timing chip from the Timing Chip Distribution Marquee on race morning between 6.30AM and 7.45AM.
Event Features A flat and fast traffic managed course measured to AA standards with markers every km. Chip Timing. Drink stations every 2.5 km equipped with electrolyte, fruit, coke and water. All competitors finish with a lap of the Williamstown Athletics Track. Our complimentary post race breakfast including pancakes, soup, Orgran pasta, and our famous apple crumble. First aid services are provided by St Johns Ambulance. Toilets are available at the start/finish area at the Williamstown Athletics Track and additional toilets are also located at several points along the course. After the event relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of Nelson Place.
	Anyone for Coffee Our friends at the Rainbow-Silence-Heart Resturant will be onsite with their coffee machine serving the best organic free-trade coffee in the universe (at least that's what we think anyway). Enjoy a coffee, tea or chai before or after your event for just $4.
Food Glorious Food A key feature of all Sri Chinmoy events is the freash pancake breakfast served to all runners. However at the Festival we also make a variety of pasta dishes using all natural Orgran pasta along and alongside ample servings of freash baked apple crumble. A better still its complimentary to all competitors. Enjoy!
	Volunteers If you are coming down to Williamstown to support a friend or family member or would like to lend a hand, we are looking for indivduals who would like to assist as course marshals or aid station attendants, on the course. As a volunteer for the Festival, you would be required from 7.00AM till 9.30AM (some positions are for even less time). For your efforts we will provide you with a marshal vest and goody bag of food and drink to help you on your way. If you would like to enrol as a volunteer for the Festival please contact our office on phone 9853 4731 or by email at melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org
Video Clip In 2007 we produced a short 8 minute video clip of the Festival. Watch the video clip.
	Race Merchandise A commemorative Festival T-Shirt is available for purchase at the Sri Chinmoy Events Shop The garment is made from 100% Australian cotton and is available in a range of male and female sizes. All pre-ordered garments will be available for pick up on race day. Limited stocks will be available for purchase on race day.
Photographs Supersport Images will be out in force with cameras taking pictures of all competitors young and old. All runners will be sent an email of images after the event to purchase as a record of the day. Just remember to smile.
	Spot Prizes Stay around after your event for the chance to win a swag of spot prizes from our supporters which includes; 10 Reebok sports packs (shoes, apparel, sportsbag etc) 2 x 3 month membership passes to Lifestyle Fitness Williamstown. 3 x Lifestyle Fitness Sports Packs 7 x dinner for 2 vouchers at the Rainbow-Silence-Heart Cafe
Award Categories Trophies will be award to the top 3 male & female competitors in each event. Medallions for the top 3 male & female competitors in the following age categories for each event. Age U15 years # 4km only. Age U18 years # Half Marathon, 10km & 4km. Age 18-39 years Age 40-49 years Age 50-59 years Age 60-69 years Age 70-79 years Age 80+ years Commemorative medals will be awarded to all marathon finishers. Marathoners completing their 10th Sri Chinmoy Williamstown Marathon are also eligible for a special award.
	Car Parking Carparking is available at the following locations; The west side of The Strand between North Rd & Fergusson St The west side of Douglas Parade between North Rd & Westgate Bridge Along North Rd between The Strand and Melbourne Rd
Accommodation For those wishing to extend their stay in Williamstown, there are a number of accommodation options close by within 3km of the Williamstown Athletics Track.
	Race History The Sri Chinmoy Running & Fitness Festival has an illustrious 13 year history and is one of the few events able to combine 4 different races, and a full post race breakfast for all competitors on the one day. Check out what the previous participants have said. The Sri Chinmoy Running & Fitness Festival is the largest running event staged by Sri Chinmoy Races internationally with a 1330 participant field in 2008. Compare your times to the current course records.
Results, Photos, Race Reports and Race Archive Results, photographs and a race report are now available online. Look in here for previous results, races 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 Post - PO Box 148, Richmond, VIC 3121 Email - melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org

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