Day 15

Sunday – 11 May
Fitzroy Falls to Queanbeyan – 187 km

No meetings today

Team A
Fitzroy Falls – Goulburn – 87 km

Runners:

Vehicles:

Team B
Goulburn to Mount Fairy – 52 km

Runners:

Vehicles:

Team C
Mt Fairy to Queanbeyan – 48 km

Runners: Angela, Anubha, Nataliya, , Julie

Vehicle:

Day 16

Monday – 12 May
Queanbeyan - Canberra and surrounds

Team A
NSW-ACT border – Parliament House – 12.7 km

Runners: Amalendu, Colm, Dima, Misha, Runar, Edi, Sandro, Angela, Anubha, Nataliya

Vehicle: Van 2, Amalendu’s car

9.10AM Drive Queanbeyan

9.40AM Depart Queanbeyan. Run on right hand side of road and then move onto bike path parallel with Canberra Ave. Follow bike path to Ipswich St 4.3 km

10.10AM Continue along Canberra Ave to Manuka Circle to Telopea Park bike path to Wentworth Ave 9 km

10.35AM Follow bike path under Kings Ave Bridge to turn left at Reconciliation Pl 11.7 km

10.50AM Run across Parkes Pl, up Parliament Square onto Federation Mall too arrive before Parliament House

by 10.58AM
Run into ceremony on queue

Team B
Welcome to Parliament Reception

Set-up crew: Prachar, Rathin, Prabhakar, Standa, Noivedya, Carol, Julie, , Audrey, Bob + Tara

Vehicles: Van 1, Van 3, Prachar’s car, Audrey’s car, Karina’s car, Kate’s car

Hosts and hostesses: Runar, Prachar, Julie, Bernice, Karina, , Carol, Edi (Romanian rep), Sandro (Italian rep), Standa (Czech rep)

Cameras: Prabhakar, (stills), Standa (video)

Technical support: Rathin

Media: Noivedya, Runar, Prabhakar,

9.00AM Depart for Parliament House, bring large banner, torch stand, books, flowers, certificates

9.30AM commence set-up

Diplomatic Representatives Confirmed:
• Sweden – Her Excellency Mrs Karin Ehnbom-Palmquist, Ambassador
• Botswana – His Excellency Mr Molosiwa Selepeng, High Commissioner
• Romania – Miss Nadia Ghiorghe, Consul
• Italy – Mr Roberto Mengoni, Deputy Ambassador
• Poland – Mr Witold Krzesinski, Charge d'Affaires of the Republic of Poland
• Fiji – Mrs Evisaki Kedrayate, Acting High Commissioner, High Commission of the Republic of the Fiji Islands
• Brunei – Miss Hani Sani, Acting High Commissioner
• USA – Daniel (Dan) Clune, Deputy Chef de Mission and Acting Charge d'Affaires – running all the way from the NSW-ACT border
• Czech Republic – 

11.00AM Master of Ceremonies acknowledges dignitaries, welcomes audience and introduces the World Harmony Run

11.03AM World Harmony Run National Coordinator Prachar Stegemann, speaks about the ideals of the Run and its founder, Sri Chinmoy

11.05AM World Harmony Run choir sings “My Australia” by Sri Chinmoy

11.08AM Arrival of the World Harmony Torch and international running team

11.10AM Presentation of the World Harmony Torch to Mr Bob Randall, indigenous leader, traditional owner of Uluru and National Patron of the World Harmony Run

11.11AM International running team briefly hold the torch and announce their nation of origin

11.12AM Bob Randall speaks and sings one song

11.17AM Presentation of the Torch to Representative of the Government, who speaks

11.19AM Presentation of the Torch to representative of the Opposition, who speaks

11.21AM Presentation of the Torch to Representative of the Australian Greens, who speaks

11.23AM Diplomats are invited to hold the Torch, announce their country and offer a greeting of harmony in their own language and in English

11.27AM Students from Telopea Park School perform the World-Harmony-Run Song by Sri Chinmoy, with participation of the World Harmony Run Choir

11.32AM Media photos and interviews

12.00AM Tour of Parliament House, including the Great Hall, venue of Sri Chinmoy’s Peace Concert in 1995 to a standing room only audience, and the Meditation Room. Lunch in Parliament House

1.00PM Team C departs for Tarago

2.00PM Depart for Holy Trinity Primary School

2.30PM Holy Trinity Primary School, Theodore St, Curtin. This is our most favourite school in Canberra: we love them and they love the World Harmony Run! Bob will speak with the kids, we will show slide show and talk about the Run, all sing the Song together and some kids will read prayers for peace they are composing and the Team will take with us on our journey around the country

3.30PM Team photo shoot running alongside Lake Burley Griffin, along Anzac Parade and on top of Mt Ainslie

Team C
Tarago Primary School

Crew: Noivedya (report writer), Dima, Colm, Rathin & Edi (photographer)

Vehicle: Van 3

1.00PM Depart Parliament House for Tarago

2.00PM Ceremony at Tarago Public School

Accommodation:
Canberra YHA
McKillop House

Day 17

Tuesday – 13 May
Canberra and surrounds

All Teams
Interfaith Welcome for the Harmony TorchConference Room, McKillop House, 50 Archibald St, Lyneham

7.30AM – 8.30AM

Vehicles: Van 1, Van 2, Van 3, extra cars

Dress: World Harmony Run tracksuits

7.20AM apart from torch runners, all assemble inside conference room

7.30AM International DVD presentation on World Harmony Run

7.35AM National Co-ordinator Prachar Stegemann introduces the Interfaith Program

7.38AM Arrival of the World Harmony Torch and running team – Anubha, Angela, , Nataliya, Runar, Sandro, Edi, Colm – torch is placed in torch holder (inside if smokeless fuel obtained)

7.40AM Silent meditation

7.45AM World Harmony Run music ensemble performs songs by Sri Chinmoy

7.53AM Prayers offered by representatives of various faiths

8.00AM All join in singing the “World-Harmony-Run” song

8.04AM World Harmony Run torch is passed to all as participants file outside, each offering a silent prayer for peace

8.07AM Pancake breakfast on the terrace – Kate assisted by Nadia, Karina, Julie, Bernice

8.30AM runners depart for Black Mountain ascent, led by Prachar

9.10AM all others depart in vans, led by Rathin, for Telstra Tower

All Teams
Sri Chinmoy Peace-Blossoms Celebration Relay

9.30AM Reception at Sri Chinmoy Peace Tower plaque. The whole team is invited to the viewing platform on Telstra Tower for photos and appreciation of the vista

10.15AM Runners depart Telstra Tower for the descent

10.20AM Vans depart for the descent

(10.30AM Team B departs for Queanbeyan)

Team A
(all others not in Team B continue …)

10.30AM Reception at Visitors Centre, Australian National Botanic Gardens, “Sri Chinmoy Peace Gardens,” by the Director of the Gardens, Anne Duncan, followed by enjoyment of the Gardens and photos.

11.10AM Departure of runners for Hyatt Hotel Canberra

11.30AM Photos in front of Hyatt Hotel Canberra, the world’s first (and only) “Sri Chinmoy Peace Hotel”

11.45AM Departure of vehicles for Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile and set-up for race

12.00AM Registration opens for Sri Chinmoy 2-Mile Peace Race, runners depart Hyatt Hotel Canberra bound for Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile

12.30PM Sri Chinmoy 2-Mile Peace Race on Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile, Westbourne Woods, Yarralumla

1.30PM Departure for Taylor Primary School

2.00PM Ceremony at Taylor Primary School, Marconi Cres, Kambah

Team B
Queanbeyan and Bungendore Ceremonies

Team: Noivedya, Rathin, Standa, Runar, Misha

Vehicle: Van 3

10.30AM Depart for Queanbeyan

11.00AM Queanbeyan City Council, Mayor

12.00AM Bungendore Public School

All Teams
Dinner at 'My Rainbow-Dreams' 6pm – 7pm, followed by 'Dreamtime Stories with Uncle Bob' and didgeridoo, at the Centre

Accommodation:
Canberra YHA
McKillop House

 

Day 18

Wednesday – 14 May
Canberra to Michelago – 46.7km

Team A
Canberra to Michelago – 46.7km
Vehicle: Van 3

2pm Drive to Monaro Hwy where it crosses over Canberra Ave.

2.20pm Run south along Monaro Hwy to Michelago turnoff (Burra Rd) 46.7km

Drive back to Canberra for accommodation.

All Teams
Breakfast at “My Rainbow-Dreams” 7.30am – 8.30 am

Team A
St Matthew’s Primary School,Stutchbury St, Page (Jack’s school)

Team: Karina, Anubha, Angela, Julie, Nataliya, , Runar, Edi, Dima, Misha, Sandro, Colm, Rathin, Amalendu

Vehicles: Van 1, Van 2

9.00AM Reception at school assembly

All Teams
Civic Reception

Welcome to Canberra, Hosted by representative for ACT Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope Civic Square and ACT Legislative Assembly Reception Room

Running Team: Amalendu, Karina, Kate, Bernice, Anubha, Angela, Nataliya, Runar, Edi, Dima, Misha, Sandro, Colm, Rathin

Vehicles: Van 1, Van 2

12.00AM Meet with local runners at Stage 88, Commonwealth Park

12.15PM Jog across footbridge, past Olympic Pool, cross London Circuit and wait in ACT Legislative Assembly car park

Set-up crew: Prachar, Prabhakar, Standa, Noivedya, Julie, , Audrey, Bob + Tara

Vehicles: Van 3, Prachar’s car, Audrey’s car

Cameras: Prabhakar, (stills), Julie, Standa (video)

Technical support: Rathin

Media: Noivedya, Prachar, Runar, Prabhakar,

12.30PM Master of Ceremonies Jeremy Lasek, welcomes audience and introduces the World Harmony Run

12.31PM MC introduces Welcome to Country ceremony

12.31PM Welcome to Country by Ngunnawal Elder Ruth Bell

12.34PM MC introduces Mr Prachar Stegemann

12.34PM Prachar Stegemann speaks briefly about the Run and its founder Sri Chinmoy

12.36PM The World Harmony Run Torch arrives to Civic Square, runner (Rad Leovic) will hand the torch to Bob Randall who will then hand it to the Chief Minister's representative, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, John Hargreaves

Torch to be handed to Prachar Stegemann for placement in torch holder

12.38PM MC invites runners to announce their nationalities while briefly holding the torch

12.40PM MC introduces Minister for Multicultural Affairs, John Hargreaves, the Chief Minister's representative (and ACT Patron for the World Harmony Run) Jon Stanhope

12.40PM Chief Minister's representative, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, John Hargreaves speaks

12.43PM MC introduces National Patron, Mr Bob Randall highly respected elder of the Mutitjulu community and one of the traditional owners of Uluru

12.43PM Bob Randall speaks and performs one song

12.48PM MC invites Prachar Stegemann back to introduce the Torch-Bearer Award

12.49PM Presentation of Torch-Bearer Awards by Chief Minster's representative (2-3 Awards approx)

12.52PM MC invites choir to perform World Harmony Run Song

12.55PM Finish, media interviews, move inside to reception

Reception:
• Slide show presentation on Sri Chinmoy, founder of the World Harmony Run (Iris, 7 minutes)
• DVD of World Harmony Run international (Dipavajan, 5 minutes)
• Slide show of images from the Australian Run since Brisbane (Prabhakar, 5 minutes)
• Vegetarian snacks and drinks

Afternoon free time, including possible visits to National Gallery, National Museum, War Memorial, AIATSIS (with Bob)

Accommodation:
Canberra YHA
McKillop House

Day 19

Thursday – 15 May
Michelago to Jindaabyne – 150km

Team A
Michelago to Bredbo + 19 km, Total 54km

Runners: Angela, , Anubha, Nataliya, Julie

Vehicle: Van 1

7.00am Depart Canberra driving Monaro Hwy to Michelago – 58km8am From Michelago turnoff run to Bredbo, 29.6km

10.30am School Ceremony at Bredbo Primary (Monaro Hwy)

11am Continue running towards Cooma stopping at ‘10km to Cooma’ sign, 24km

Drive 73km to Jindabyne for ceremony at Banjo Patterson Park at 2.45pm, joining Teams B and C.

3.30pm Meeting Area Manager, Mr David Darlington at Kosciuszko National Park Headquarters, at the Sri Chinmoy Peace Park sign (with other teams)

Team B
Into and out of Cooma, Berridale to Dalgety, 35km + extra

Runners: Prachar, Peter, Marichi, Dima, Misha, Colm

Vehicle: Van 2

7.00am Depart Canberra driving Monaro Hwy towards Cooma stopping at 10km to Cooma sign

Run to centre of Cooma, Centennial Park, 10km

9am Meeting at Centennial Park, Avenue of Flags with the Mayor, join with Team C.

9.30am Run towards Berridale, stop at Adaminaby turnoff, 7km

Drive to Berridale (24km) stop at Dalgetty turnoff (left turn)

10.30am run to Dalgetty 18km

12noon School Ceremony at Dalgetty Primary School

12.30 assist Team C run from Dalgetty to Jindabyne via Beloka, 34.6km

2.15pm meet SES people at Snowline Caravan Park for boat ride to Banjo Patterson Park

2.45pm School Ceremony at Banjo Patterson Park, Jindabyne with Teams A and C. Also Torch-Bearer Awards

3.30pm Meeting Area Manager, Mr David Darlington at Kosciuszko National Park Headquarters, at the Sri Chinmoy Peace Park sign.

Team C
Cooma to Berridale, Dalgetty to Jindabyne, 61km – Team B extra

Runners:Rathin, Sandro, Edi, Prabhakar, Standa, Runar

Vehicle: Van 3, RV

8am Ceremony and guided tour of Snowy Hydro display, Snowy Hydro HQ as you come into Cooma on your right

9am Meeting at Centennial Park, Avenue of Flags with the Mayor Roger Norton, with Team B. Torch-Bearer Awards

9.30am Drive towards Berridale, stopping at Adaminaby turnoff, 7km

9.40am Run from Adaminaby Turnoff to Berridale, 26km

11am Meeting with Mayor Richard Wallace or General Manager Joe Vescio at Council Chambers, 2 Myack St. Berridale. May also have some kids from Berridale Public School in attendance.

11.30 Drive to Dalgetty

11.50am Run to Jindaybyne via Beloka 35 (Team B will assist) From Beloka Head west on The Snowy River Way, Turn right at Barry Way 4.4 km, Turn right at roundabout (Kosciusko Rd), Continue on Kosciusko Rd to Banjo Patterson Park

2.45pm School Ceremony at Banjo Patterson Park, Jindabyne with Teams A and B

Accommodation: Torino Lodge, Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre, 207 The Barry Way.

Day 20

Wednesday – 16 May
Jindabyne to Khancoban – 123km

Team A
Jindabyne to Tom Groggin – 57km

Runners: Prabhakar, Rathin, Peter, Runar, Misha, Dima

Vehicle: Van 2, motorhome, Prachar's car

8.15am Drive from Jindabyne Sport & Recreation Centre, turn right on Barry Way and stop at roundabout (Kosciuszko Rd)

8.30am Run west following Kosciusko Rd to Alpine Way and continue to Thredbo 32km

11.00am Run from Thredbo to Tom Groggin, 23km

Drive 40km to Khancoban

2pm Ceremony at Murray 1 Power Station 10km before Khancoban

3pm Possible school ceremony at Khancoban Primary School - 21 Mitchell Ave, Khancoban

Team B
Tom Groggin to Khancoban – 51km

Runners: , Anubha, Nataliya, Julie, Angela

Vehicle: Van 1

8.30am Drive from Jindabyne Sport & Recreation Centre, turn right on Barry Way, left at roundabout onto Kosciuszko Rd and left onto Alpine Way (towards Thredbo and Khancoban), follow to Tom Groggin 55km

9.30am Run towards Khancoban, 51km, can join Team B at Ceremony at Murray 1 Power Station by 2pm

3pm Possible school ceremony at Khancoban Primary School with Teams A and B

Team C
Charlotte Pass to Mt Kosciuszko to Thredbo – 15km

Runners: Standa, Sandro, Marichi, Edi, Colm and Prachar

Vehicle: Van 3

Depart 8.00 am
Drive to Charlotte Pass, runners to run to Mt Kosciuszko summit, then descend to Thredbo via Crackenback Range

Accommodation: Khancoban Lakeside Caravan Resort, Alpine Way
Queen’s Cottage, Pendergast St, Khancoban

Day 21

Wednesday – 17 May
Khancoban to Omeo – 172km

Team A
Khancoban to Corryong – 28km

Vehicle: Van 1

8.30AM Run 28km Khancoban to Corryong (VicRoads Map 37) West on Alpine Way 15km then left into Murray Valley Highway 13km

11.50AM Corryong, Murray Goulburn Supermarket, Towong Rd. 2km on approach into town (VicRoads Map 644). Cyclists and runners may join the team to run into town to first roundabout at Donaldson St where will meet more children.

12.00PM CorryongTowong Shire Council Ceremony. (VicRoads Map 644) Atree Park Sound Shell, Hanson St (Murray Valley Highway) Corryong.

12.30PM Drive 129km to Hinnomunjie 7km west Murray Valley Highway. Left into Cooryong-Benambra Rd for 122km. Left Great Alpine Rd for 5km to Omeo. (VicRoads Map 37, 51 & 66) This drive may take longer.

2.50PM Hinnomunjie. Ivon Cullen’s place stop for a traditional Buddhist prayer.

3.15PM Drive 10km to Omeo. 5km south-west along Benambra Rd. Left onto Great Alpine Rd and follow for 5km to Omeo. (VicRoads Map 51 & 66)

3.30PM Omeo Football Ground. Local football game between Omeo and Lindenow South. Netball games on also. Vegetarian meal afterwards. (VicRoads Map 690)Whole town will be here including Mountain Cattleman Association, CFA, Omeo Rodeo etc All teams

Team B
Corryong to 72km past Corryong – 72km

Vehicle:

8.30AM Drive 28km Khancoban to Corryong. 15km west on Alpine Way. Left into Murray Valley Highway follow for 13km (VicRoads Map 37)

9.00AM Run 72km from Corryong. 7km west along Murray Valley Highway. Left Corryong-Benambra Rd and follow 65km to position where Team C starts

2.00PM Drive 72km to Omeo. 67km south-west along Corryong-Benambra Rd. Left onto Great Alpine Rd and follow for 5km to Omeo. (VicRoads Map 66)

3.30PM Omeo Football Ground.

Team C
72km past Corryong to Omeo – 72km

Vehicle:

8.30AM` Drive 100km to 72km past Cooyong. Drive 15km west on Alpine Way. Left into Murray Valley Highway follow for 13km (VicRoads Map 37). 7km west along Murray Valley Highway. Left into Cooryong-Benambra Rd and follow for 65km to start position (end pt Team B)

10.20AM Run 72km to Omeo. Run 67km south-west along Corryong-Benambra Rd, left onto Great Alpine Rd and follow for 5km to Omeo. (VicRoads Map 66)

3.30PM Omeo Football Ground.

Media

3HCR Radio High Country
The Bairnsdale Advertiser
East Gippsland News


Accommodation
Holston Tourist Park (Camping), Old Omeo Hwy, Omeo.