15th Sri Chinmoy 6-12-24 Hr Track Races

When:Sat, 6 Oct 9:00 am - Sun, 7 Oct 9:00 am
Where:Sovereign Stadium, Antares Place, Auckland

Saturday-Sunday 6-7 October 2012 ... Join us at Auckland's Sovereign Stadium and experience the joy of Self-Transcendence!

Individual & Team Challenges!

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The Individual Challenge - Starts 9.00 a.m.

How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • You can run, walk, eat, drink, take small breaks for massage rest etc ... but ultimately, it is up to you to set goals, challenge impossibility, discover your own potential and embrace what you are capable of achieving and becoming in 6, 12 or 24 hours!

The 12 Hour 4-Person Teams Challenge - Starts 9.00 p.m.

How far can your 4 person team go in 12 hours?

  • Call/ text/ email your friends and make up a 4 person relay team.
  • Bring along family members & supporters and set up a trackside tent.
  • Have fun running/ walking and cheering each other along as your team clocks up as many kilometres as possible in 12 hours.
  • Each runner or walker must complete at least 1 hour per stint.
  • We will provide personal lap counters, hourly scoreboard update and all your individual & team tallys, plus
  • A wide range of FREE, yummy, hot & cold food, snacks & beverages including Replace electrolyte replacement drinks.

Teams Pool

  • Need extra runners to make up a team or want to join a team?
  • Contact us withn your details and we will put you into the teams pool and help make it happen!

The Centurion Walkers Challenge - Starts 9.00 a.m.

How far can you walk in 24 hours?

  • Can you join the elite few that have become New Zealand Centurions by walking 100 miles (161 km) in a day in front of race walking officials.

Sovereign Stadium Facilities:

  • Sovereign Stadium (within the Millennium Institute of Sport and Fitness) has an Olympic standard, synthetic, Rakoten rubber 400 metre track (same surface as Sydney 2000).
  • The track is certified and floodlit.
  • The Millennium Institute facilities include warm, modern change rooms & showers.
  • Trackside tents are allowed during the event so you have easy access to your gear. It is fine to set up your tent on Friday between 11.00 am & 5.00 pm. Please note that the Stadium is locked each evening so camping over on Friday night is not permitted.
24 Hour Champs
3 24-Hr Champs! Barney McBryde (1) 2003/4, Michael Simons (2) 1999, Carolynn Tassie (21) 2002-6

Support For Competitors:

  • Personal lap counters, hourly scoreboard update and all your split times.
  • A wide variety of nutritious easy to digest hot and cold food ... including yummy nibbles and snacks.
  • Hot and cold drinks including Replace electrolyte drink ..... plus lots of friendly support and encouragement.
  • Expert massage for tired muscles.

24 Hour 2004 Finish

The Sri Chinmoy 24-Hour Track Races incorporate:

  • Sri Chinmoy 24 Hour Race - NZ 24 Hour Championship - NZ Centurions 24 Hour Walk
  • Sri Chinmoy 12 Hour Race
  • Sri Chinmoy 12 Hour Teams Relay
  • Sri Chinmoy 6 Hour Race

Awards

  • Richard Tout Perpetual Trophy for first place 24 Hour men's open category
  • Sandra Barwick Perpetual Trophy for first place 24 Hour women's open category
  • Trophies for first 3 men/ women open place-getters - individual 6, 12 & 24 hour races
  • Trophies for men/ women age group winners in 50-59, 60-69 & 70 + categories - individual 6, 12 & 24 hour races
  • Finisher medallions and achievement certificates for individuals in 6, 12 & 24 hour races
  • Medallions for winning 12 hour team members and achievement certificates for all team participants

Entry Fees - Individual Races:

  • 6 Hour $90 ... [T-shirts add $25 each]
  • 12 Hour $130 ... [T-shirts add $25 each]
  • 24 Hour $200 ... [Includes T-Shirt]

Entry Fees - 12 Hour Teams:

  • 4 Person 12 Hour Relay $180 [4X$45] ... T-shirts add $25 each

Entry Cut-off Date

Entry cut-off date is Saturday 29th September 2012

Contact Us

For enquiries/ information phone: + 64-9 (09) 6209 747 or + 64-9 (09) 3093 437

Race Director: Simahin Pierce

aucklandatsrichinmoyraces [dot] org (EMAIL)

Past Results, Reports & Photos

View 1997-2011 Results, Reports & Photo Albums >>

Race Records

Sri Chinmoy 24 Hour

  • Men's 24 Hour record: 224.800 km - Ian Curtis, 1997
  • Women's 24 Hour record: 222.222 km - Carolynn Tassie, 2004
  • Men's 24 Hour walking record: 182.648km - Peter Bailley, 2005
  • Women's 24 Hour walking record: 176.728 km - Carol Baird, 2001

Sri Chinmoy 12 Hour

  • Men's 12 Hour record: 134.799 km - Shaun Cooper, 2005
  • Women's 12 Hour record: 125.200 km - Winnie Cosgrove, 1999
  • Men's 12 Hour walking record: 97.940 km - Andrew Shelley, 2010
  • Women's 12 Hour walking record: 103.500 km - Sandra Brown, 1999

Sri Chinmoy 6 Hour

  • Men's 6 Hour record: 74.000 km - Shaun Cooper, 2005.
  • Women's 6 Hour record: 68.400 km - Winnie Cosgrove, 1999
  • Men's 6 Hour walking record: 50.900 km - Peter Bailley, 2005
  • Women's 6 Hour walking record: 54.300 km - Sandra Brown, 1999

Sri Chinmoy 12 Hour Teams Relay

Running Teams Record

  • 'The Tumbleweeds' 158.000 km - (North Shore Bays Athletic & Sports Club 'The Cougars') 2000

Race-walking Teams Record

  • 'The Over 200 Club' 119.118 km - (Auckland Walkers) 2010

"Self-Transcendence is not only
A most beautiful dream,
But also a most powerful reality"
~Sri Chinmoy