Andrea Marcato makes history by winning the Sri Chinmoy 3100-mile race 2025 for the sixth time. In an extraordinary display of endurance and determination, he completed the world’s longest certified footrace in 46 days, 16 hours, 19 minutes, and 8 seconds. This incredible achievement highlights his consistency, discipline, and the true spirit of self-transcendence.
Marcato’s Record of Achievement
This extraordinary accomplishment marks his sixth finish in the world’s longest certified footrace. Over the years, Marcato has consistently demonstrated resilience, endurance, and determination:
- 2020: 43 days, 12 hours, 7 minutes, 26 seconds
- 2021: 42 days, 17 hours, 38 minutes, 38 seconds
- 2022: 43 days, 3 hours, 20 minutes, 27 seconds
- 2023: 43 days, 13 hours, 23 minutes, 23 seconds
- 2024: 43 days, 3 hours, 4 minutes, 6 seconds
- 2025: 46 days, 16 hours, 19 minutes, 8 seconds
Each finish tells a story of perseverance, self-discipline, and the power of pushing human limits.
About the Sri Chinmoy 3100-Mile Race
The 3100-mile race (about 4989 km) is the longest certified footrace in the world. Each year, runners circle one city block in Queens, New York, completing 5649 laps. They run daily from 6 a.m. to midnight, facing heat, rain, and fatigue for nearly two months.
In 2025, Marcato averaged 106.9 km per day – around 66 miles – showing incredible consistency and focus. His performance highlights the essence of self-transcendence, the central idea behind the race founded by Sri Chinmoy: going beyond one’s limits through inner strength and perseverance.
Endurance, Discipline, and Inspiration
Marcato’s repeated success reflects not only physical endurance but also deep discipline and spiritual aspiration. Over the years, he has inspired fellow runners and supporters from around the world. Each race brings new challenges, yet he continues to find fresh motivation and purpose on the same 883-meter loop.
The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team organizes the event each summer, attracting a small but devoted group of international runners who test the boundaries of human potential.
Learn More
To find out more, visit the official website: www.3100.srichinmoyraces.org.
For more information about races, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.