Tag: Marathon

News #17: Sri Chinmoy 48-Hour Track Festival in Canberra 

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Runners from around Australia gathered this weekend for the Sri Chinmoy 48 Hour Track Festival in Canberra, including the National 24 Hour Championships. As part of the “Moment’s Silence” before each race (48hr, 24hr, 12hr, 6hr, marathon) all runners held the Peace Torch and offered their goodwill for its pilgrim-journey around the Sri Chinmoy Peace Continent.

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

Video #261: TV Interview – Upcoming 26th Sri Chinmoy Marathon, Skopje

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In this TV interview, the upcoming 26th Sri Chinmoy Marathon is celebrated as the longest-running marathon in Macedonia. Set in Skopje City Park on a scenic 1,739-meter loop, the event stands out with its frequent refreshment stations and has drawn a record 122 participants from 15 countries this year. Welcoming runners of all levels, including beginners, the marathon embodies the spirit of self-transcendence while honoring top finishers with well-deserved recognition.

Registration is open at srichinmoyraces.mk.

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

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 #225: Sri Chinmoy 7 & 13 Hour Races (Magnuson Park, Seattle – May 25, 2024)

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The 7-Hour Race is the perfect jumping-off event for runners seeking to go beyond the marathon distance, while the 13-Hour Race is a true ultra-running experience. Team runners cheer each other on and work to achieve a timed goal. All the races are in an enthusiastic, cheerful and meditative atmosphere. The 1.54-mile loop course offers views of Lake Washington and the back woods of Seattle’s most scenic park.

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

Video #188: Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail 100 km (September 13, 2020)

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This run combines the exhilarating immersion in Nature of a genuine trail race, with the convenience, safety and proximity to city services of an urban environment. The journey wends through the hills, nature parks and open spaces of central, south and north Canberra, describing a wide loop starting and finishing at Rond Terrace, at the foot of Anzac Parade on Lake Burley Griffin in the Parliamentary Triangle.

Runners can challenge themselves to attain the glory of completing the entire 100 km solo; or else join with friends or colleagues to cover the distance in a relay team of 2 – 4 members.

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

Video #112: Interview with Samunnati – December 2017

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Samunnati Lehonkova is an Olympic marathon runner who took up running at an early age after becoming a disciple of Sri Chinmoy. In this short video, Samunnati talks about how she started meditation and running at the same time, and how she attempts to practice self-transcendence through her running and other aspects of life. Samunnati is an accomplished marathon runner, having represented Ukraine at the 2016 Olympics and has won the Dublin Marathon (twice) Belfast Marathon and Los Angeles.

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To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.