Watch the team as they make their way to Stavropol to finish the Peace Run in Russia this year.
To find out more, visit the official website: www.peacerun.org
Category: Running
#135. Peace Run France 2018 (September 18 – September 24)
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global torch relay dedicated to the simple idea that world peace begins within the heart of each individual. Founded in 1987 by Sri Chinmoy, the Peace Run has covered over 395,000 miles (632,000 km) in over 150 nations and has touched the lives of millions.
This year European Peace Run 2018 was launched on Tuesday 27th February in Sofia, Bulgaria with a prestigious opening ceremony bringing together children from several schools to celebrate Peace through Sports, Art, Poetry, Dance and Environmental Awareness. Runners were carrying the torch through Europe on a 7-month journey to a grand finish in Lisbon, Portugal on October 8th.
To find out more, visit the official website: www.peacerun.org
#134. Peace Run Japan 2018 (Kyoto, September 20 – September 25)
Join our team celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace in Kyoto, Japan. Enjoy a weeklong series of events visiting schools, temples, community and sporting events to share the torch and give expression to our universal aspiration for a more peaceful world.
To find out more, visit the official website: www.peacerun.org
#133. Peace Run Ireland Kids News Channel 2018
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global torch relay that seeks to promote international friendship and understanding. On the 1st March, Bulgaria played host to the opening ceremony for the European leg of the 2018 Peace Run.
The Irish leg of 2018 began in Londonderry on the 4th of September when the team traveled over from Scotland. The run passed through Derry, Donegal, Enniskillen, Cavan, Kells to a reception at Mansion-house, hosted by Dublin’s Lord Mayor followed by a meeting with TD’s at Dail Eireann before departing for Wales.
In Dublin National children’s television has come to cover the Peace Run visit to the school. Devashishu gives a very inspiring interview.
To find out more, visit the official website: www.peacerun.org
#132. Peace Run Ireland 2018 (Londonderry, Sept 4 – Dublin, Sept 7)
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global torch relay that seeks to promote international friendship and understanding. On the 1st March, Bulgaria played host to the opening ceremony for the European leg of the 2018 Peace Run.
The Irish leg of 2018 began in Londonderry on the 4th of September when the team traveled over from Scotland. The run passed through Derry, Donegal, Enniskillen, Cavan, Kells to a reception at Mansion-house, hosted by Dublin’s Lord Mayor followed by a meeting with TD’s at Dail Eireann before departing for Wales.
The simple aim of this non-profit event is to foster goodwill among people of all nations. It is organised and financed entirely by local volunteers. The torch has been held by many prominent people such as Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Bill Clinton, Mikhail Gorbachev and sports personalities such as Muhammad Ali and Carl Lewis.
In Ireland, Sonia O’Sullivan, Catriona McKiernan and Bernard Dunne have held the Peace Torch. Presidents Mary McAleese and Mary Robinson have also welcomed previous Peace Run teams. Sullivan, Catriona McKiernan and Bernard Dunne have held the Peace Torch. Presidents Mary McAleese and Mary Robinson have also welcomed previous Peace Run teams.
To find out more, visit the official website: www.peacerun.org
#129. Peace Run Eastern Canada 2018 (July 19 – August 7)
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global torch relay dedicated to the simple idea that world peace begins within the heart of each individual. Founded in 1987 by Sri Chinmoy, the Peace Run has covered over 395,000 miles (632,000 km) in over 150 nations and has touched the lives of millions.
This year North American Peace Run 2018 was launched on Sunday, April 15th and finished on Wednesday, August 15th in NY. Runners were carrying the torch 11.000-mile through USA, Mexico and Canada on a 4-month journey.
Please enjoy the 4 minutes Peace Run video of Eastern part of Canada.
To find out more, visit the official website: www.peacerun.org/ca
#128. Peace Run North America 2018 – July
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global torch relay dedicated to the simple idea that world peace begins within the heart of each individual. Founded in 1987 by Sri Chinmoy, the Peace Run has covered over 395,000 miles (632,000 km) in over 150 nations and has touched the lives of millions.
This year North American Peace Run 2018 was launched on Sunday, April 15th and finished on Wednesday, August 15th in NY. Runners were carrying the torch 11.000-mile through USA, Mexico and Canada on a 4-month journey.
Watch the team, deal with the summer heat, as they make their way from Seattle to Chicago through what is known as “Big Sky Country” and the mid-west including Eastern Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.
To find out more, visit the official website: www.peacerun.org
#127. Peace Run Southwest USA 2018
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global torch relay dedicated to the simple idea that world peace begins within the heart of each individual. Founded in 1987 by Sri Chinmoy, the Peace Run has covered over 395,000 miles (632,000 km) in over 150 nations and has touched the lives of millions.
This year North American Peace Run 2018 was launched on Sunday, April 15th and finished on Wednesday, August 15th in NY. Runners were carrying the torch 11.000-mile through USA, Mexico and Canada on a 4-month journey.
Travel with the torch from New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona, with a special run through the Grand Canyon. The Torch-Bearer Award was presented to US Congressman Tom O’Halleran of Arizona.
To find out more, visit the official website: www.peacerun.org
#126. Day 52: the final of 3100-mile race
Welcome to the final day of 22nd Annual Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race. Called ‘The Mount Everest of ultramarathons’ by The New York Times, this is the longest certified footrace in the world.
#125. Peace Run – Canada Day (Ottawa, Canada – July 1, 2018)
On Canada Day (July 1, 2018) a small team of local Peace Runners passed the torch to people that they met in Canada’s capital city of Ottawa. The simple message of the Peace Run is that peace begins in the heart of each person and then spreads out to the world at large; the team invited those that held the torch to take a moment to wish for peace, reflect on peace or offer a message for peace.
The North American relay began in April in New York City on an over 11.000-mile journey across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The international team of Peace Runners will reach Ottawa on July 25th, 2018 and the relay will conclude in New York in August.
To find out more, visit the official website: www.peacerun.org/ca