The Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival in Melbourne, Victoria, is a cherished annual event presented by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team, an organization dedicated to promoting self-transcendence through running. Participants can challenge themselves across a range of distances, including a full Marathon (42.195 km), 30km, Half Marathon (21.1 km), 10km, and 5km, all contested on a scenic and flat 5km circuit within Princes and Royal Park. Beyond the race itself, the festival is renowned for its friendly atmosphere and often features a famous post-race pancake breakfast, embodying the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team's philosophy of joy and personal betterment through physical activity. With accurate, Athletics Australia-measured courses and chip timing, the event provides an excellent opportunity for runners of all levels to test their limits and achieve new personal bests in a supportive environment.
Race Date:
10 August, 2025
The Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival Marathon is the premier 42.2km endurance challenge within this annual Melbourne event, inviting runners to test their limits on a flat, tree-lined 5km circuit through Princes and Royal Park. Participants complete eight laps of the course, plus an initial 2.2km add-on, aiming for self-transcendence in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere.
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The Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival Marathon is the premier 42.2km endurance challenge within this annual Melbourne event, inviting runners to test their limits on a flat, tree-lined 5km circuit through Princes and Royal Park. Participants complete eight laps of the course, plus an initial 2.2km add-on, aiming for self-transcendence in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere.
The Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival Marathon is 42km long.
The Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival Marathon takes place in Princes Park, Carlton North, Melbourne, Australia.
Runna classifies the Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
The Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival Marathon is the premier 42.2km endurance challenge within this annual Melbourne event, inviting runners to test their limits on a flat, tree-lined 5km circuit through Princes and Royal Park. Participants complete eight laps of the course, plus an initial 2.2km add-on, aiming for self-transcendence in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere.
The Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival Marathon is 42km long.
The Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival Marathon takes place in Princes Park, Carlton North, Melbourne, Australia.
Runna classifies the Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Winter Running Festival Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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