#143. Portugal Peace Run & European Closing Ceremony 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 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

#142. Peace Run Portugal 2018 (Vilar Formoso, Oct.1 – Lisbon, Oct. 8)

After 24,000 miles of running the European Peace Run has finally come to the end. The Peace Run team arrived in Vilar Formoso on October 1st and ended its path 512 Kms later, in Lisbon on October 8th.

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.

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.

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