Category: Running

News #7: Over 90 Participants Joined 2-Mile Race in Freezing Weather

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On a brisk -12°C (10.4°F) Sunday in Chelyabinsk, Russia, 76 enthusiastic runners, some even in costume, braved the cold to line up for the challenging 2-mile Sri Chinmoy run, highlighting the city’s growing passion for fitness and outdoor activities.

Alongside the main race, 20 children took part in a shorter run designed to introduce young athletes to the joy of running. Their excitement and energy added a family-friendly vibe to the event, earning cheers from both spectators and fellow runners.

For more information about races, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

 

Video #243: Shamita Achenbach-Konig – 3100 Miles

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Here’s an inspiring interview with Shamita, a dedicated member of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, recorded just two days before she completed her 3,100-mile solo run in Vienna, Austria. Shamita accomplished this incredible feat in 49 days, 9 hours, 56 minutes, and 7 seconds on October 28, 2024.

For more information about races, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #2: Sri Chinmoy Art & 3100 Race Movie Featured at Mate Festival, Portugal

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From October 19th to 22nd, Coimbra, Portugal, hosted Mate, an international festival celebrating art, education, and technology. Two projects from the Sri Chinmoy Centre were voted on by the public and subsequently chosen by the jury to be showcased: a Jharna-Kala art presentation and the premiere of the film 3100: Run and Become.

This event has opened exciting opportunities for 2025, including Jharna-Kala exhibitions from February to June and screenings of the film in three additional cities. Our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved and most of all to our beloved Guru.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

Video #240: 3100-Mile Race Highlights from 2024

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The 2024 edition of the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Race saw Andrea Marcato win his 5th consecutive race in a time of – 43 days +03:04:06. The race, inspired by Sri Chinmoy, encompasses many unique stories of Self-Transcendence. This video gives a glimpse into some of the amazing performances and journeys of self-transcendence in this year’s race.

Special thanks:

  • Video: Tejvan, Padyatra, Utpal
  • Music: Parichayaka, Blue Flower
  • Photos:  Maral, Dhanu, Pulak, Adarini + Sri Chinmoy Centre Photographers
  • Video Editor: Tejvan

For photos, checkout: www.srichinmoyultraphoto.com.

To find out more, visit the official website: www.3100.srichinmoyraces.org. 

 

 

Video #238: 27th Sri Chinmoy 6-12-24 Hour Race – Belgrade (21-22.9.2024)

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On September 21-22, the Belgrade Centre and Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team held an amazing ultra-running event with 90 participants across three races. Runners from 11 countries gave their best, with support teams from Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Croatia.

Three race records were broken by Croatia’s top runners:

•⁠ 12-hour women’s record: 130 km
•⁠ 24-hour women’s record: 220 km
•⁠ 24-hour men’s record: 240 km

It was an inspiring event, full of endurance and team spirit! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success!

To find out more, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.

Video #236: The 3100 Mile Race – Insights from the 2023 Edition

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The Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Race 3100 Mile race takes place annually over 52 days, with runners traversing a .5488 mile loop around a sports field, playground, and high school in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. To finish, runners must average close to 60 miles per day. 

In this video, the 2023 runners give some insights into their personal experiences of running the race. 

To find out more, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.

Video #233: Sri Chinmoy 24-Hour, 12-Hour & Midnight Marathon (New York –  June 8-9, 2024)

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On June 8-9, 2024, the Sri Chinmoy 24-Hour, 12-Hour & Midnight Marathon at Rockland Lake State Park, just 45 min. north of NYC, took place. Featuring a scenic, “pancake flat” and fast 2.95 mile paved loop around beautiful Rockland Lake, the races were a resounding success, with nearly 170 runners participating in the challenging events. The breakdown of participants included:

– 24-Hour Race: 40 runners
– 12-Hour Race: 78 runners
– Midnight Marathon: 51 runners

The dedication and effort of the participants, along with the support from volunteers and organizers, contributed to the smooth running and overall success of the races.

For those wishing to relive the memories or catch a glimpse of the event, photos are available through the following links:

–Bhashwar’s photo gallery

–Jowan’s photo gallery: 

The organizers extend their heartfelt gratitude to all participants and supporters for making this event a memorable one.

Photos: Jowan, Bhashwar. Music: Sasha, Blossoms, Parichayaka.

To find out more, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org

Video #228: First Sri Chinmoy 24-12-6 Hour Race – Skopje (8-9.6.2024)

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The First Sri Chinmoy 24-12-6 hour race in Skopje took place this weekend, featuring 47 participants, including three 3100-mile finishers. In the 24-hour race, Andrea Marcato won the men’s category with 165 km, while Katerina Sipovic, the national Macedonian champion, won the women’s category with 175 km. Ayojan added a heartfelt touch to the awards ceremony, making it a memorable event. The runners were extremely happy and satisfied with the event. A big thank you to everyone who participated and supported!

To find out more, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org

 

Video #227: Sri Chinmoy Half Marathon (Melbourne – 9 June 2024)

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Start of the Sri Chinmoy Albert Park Half Marathon in Melbourne today, 9th June 2024, with close to 700 runners participating in a half marathon, plus 10K and 5K events. The event includes the famous post-race pancake breakfast. Members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre in Melbourne & Geelong helped organize the event. 

To learn more, go to the event page.

To find out more, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org