On 8 March, a wonderful atmosphere filled the air as 32 enthusiastic runners and walkers gathered in Vienna, Austria, to celebrate the 47th anniversary of Sri Chinmoy’s Chico Marathon. The event took place on the scenic Sri Chinmoy Peace-Kilometer course, bringing together a dedicated community in a spirit of joy, fitness, and inspiration.
The morning offered perfect conditions for participants of all levels. Four participants completed the full marathon distance, while thirteen runners tackled the half-marathon and fifteen finished the 10 km race. Everyone who took part contributed to a beautiful collective celebration of endurance, inner strength, and the enduring legacy of Sri Chinmoy’s pioneering marathon run in Chico, California, back in 1979.
Marathon Finishers (42.195 km)
- Tobias — 3:35:00
- Shamita — 4:05:01
- Mirjam — 5:19:13
- Dohai — 5:49:49
Heartiest congratulations to these four determined finishers who showed remarkable perseverance over the full distance!
Half-Marathon Finishers (21.097 km)
Ekagra, Sushloka, Rupasena, Nico, Martin, Joachim, Reza, Deveshu, Tünde, Surasa, Nabhanya, Nidhruvi, Vishvarupani
A big round of applause to all thirteen half-marathon runners for their strong and consistent effort!
10 km Finishers
Ralf, Soham, Horst, Kapritha, Smarana, Niklas, Christian, Pratul, Urdhagati, Dagmar, Ana, Jalabala, Elisabeth, Rakshini, Julia
Fifteen dedicated participants completed the 10 km distance, adding energy and smiles to the celebration. Well done to every runner and walker who joined!
The Sri Chinmoy Peace-Kilometer in Vienna proved to be an ideal setting for this special anniversary event. This beautifully measured one-kilometer loop created a peaceful and motivating environment for all distances.
Events like this highlight the joy of combining physical challenge with inner aspiration. Whether running a full marathon, half-marathon, or 10 km, every step on the Peace-Kilometer carried the message of self-transcendence and peace — values that Sri Chinmoy emphasised throughout his life.
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