Sri Chinmoy Tan Team Relays

The Sri Chinmoy Tan Team Relays takes place on Sunday 8 November 2026 at the Pillars of Wisdom on Melbourne's iconic Tan Track – the beloved running loop around the Royal Botanic Gardens on Alexandra Avenue.

The event combines a team relay and individual racing in one, here's how it works:

Team Relay
Teams of four complete 11 laps of the Tan (42.1km), passing a baton in the transition zone at the Pillars of Wisdom. Each runner must complete a minimum of two laps, and the baton must change hands every lap.

Teams can enter as:

• All male or all female
• Mixed: at least one male and one female
• Open or Over 50 (all members aged 50+ on race day)
• Individual

Event distances include:

• Marathon: 11 laps plus a 100m flying start
• 3-lap race: 11.49km
• 1-lap race: 3.83km

Chip timing is provided by Tomato Timing, with the timing chip attached to the relay baton for lap tracking. Drink stations are positioned every 2km with water and electrolytes.

A fun, social event at heart – perfect for friend groups, workplaces, gym crews or families looking for a memorable morning in the heart of Melbourne.