Tag: Marathon

News #102: Sri Chinmoy Tan Team Relays, Melbourne

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Start of the Melbourne Tan Team Relays race with runners taking off

The Melbourne Tan Team Relays took place on 23 November 2025 at the iconic Tan Track around the Botanic Gardens. The event welcomed both solo runners and relay teams, under the banner of the global Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team (SCMT).

Race formats & distances

Runners could choose from the following options:

  • Solo — 1 lap: 4 km
  • Solo — 3 laps: 12 km
  • Solo Marathon — 11 laps: 42.1 km
  • Team Relay Marathon — 4-person teams running a total of 42.1 km, passing a baton each lap

This setup allowed newcomers and experienced runners alike to join — whether for a short run, a 12 km challenge, or a full marathon or relay effort.

Results & photos

About Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team — vision & legacy

SCMT began in 1977, founded by Sri Chinmoy. Its mission is to unite physical fitness with inner growth. Over decades, SCMT has grown into a global network hosting hundreds of events — from short runs to the world-famous 3100-mile race, the longest certified footrace on the planet. Through its races, SCMT promotes not just endurance, but unity, personal growth, and the joy of self-transcendence.

Why the 2025 Tan Team Relays matter

The 2025 Tan Team Relays show that SCMT’s spirit lives on. The mix of solo runs and team relay, short and long distances, made the event inclusive. It welcomed competitive runners and community participants with equal warmth. The race captured the SCMT ethos: pushing physical limits while embracing unity and inner peace.

Whether someone ran 4 km, 12 km, a full marathon, or joined a relay — every finish counts. Events like this renew SCMT’s global tradition, connecting runners in Melbourne with a worldwide community of endurance, friendship, and growth.

We look forward to seeing more runners, new teams, and continuing this journey of growth, strength, and joy in 2026 and beyond.

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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 #319: Finish of the 29th Annual Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race

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On 20 October 2025, the world’s longest certified foot race concluded as elite ultra-runners completed nearly 4,989 km (3,100 miles) of continuous movement around a 0.5488-mile loop in Jamaica, Queens, New York. For 52 days, from 6 a.m. to midnight, runners pushed their bodies and minds through a unique physical and spiritual journey.

Final Results – Top Finishers

  • Andrea Marcato — 46 Days + 16:19:10
  • Vasu Duzhiy — 48 Days + 04:57:52
  • Mahasatya Janzik — 48 Days + 14:37:45
  • Alex Ramsey — 50 Days + 09:53:11
  • Adrian Papuc — 50 Days + 12:23:23
  • Milan Javornicky — 50 Days + 15:53:55
  • Daniela Bojila — 51 Days + 08:17:28
  • Lucong Geng — 51 Days + 16:26:57
  • Ananda-Lahari Zuscin — 2,829.2 Miles
  • Harita Davies — 2,790.8 Miles

Notable Highlights from the 2025 Race

Andrea Marcato continued his dominance by clinching his record-setting sixth win. His performance demonstrated not just speed over distance but remarkable strategic consistency. Vasu Duzhiy and Mahasatya Janzik pushed the pace behind him, illustrating the increasing competitiveness of the field.
Alex Ramsey, Adrian Papuc and Milan Javornicky all broke through the 50-day mark — a threshold that hints at elite endurance level. On the women’s side, Daniela Bojila and Lucong Geng finished strong just over the 51-day mark, underlining the global scope and rising standards of the event. Veteran runner Ananda-Lahari Zuscin and Harita Davies made a strong showing, boosting the tradition of multi-year commitment and perseverance in this extraordinary race.

Runners crossing the finish line at the 2025 Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100-Mile Race in New York

Discover the 2025 participants: Runners 2025

About the Race – Endurance, Spirit & Details

The 3,100-Mile Race requires runners to complete about 5,649 laps of the 0.5488-mile loop within 52 days. Each lap has a subtle height gain of roughly 3.14 m, resulting in a cumulative elevation gain of about 17,750 m — the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest twice.  Runners begin at 6 a.m. and may continue until midnight each day, supported by a well-staffed camp, vegetarian meals, hydration stations and helpers attuned to individual needs.  Founded by the late Sri Chinmoy, the race emphasises self-transcendence — the idea that reaching beyond one’s physical limits reveals inner strength and spiritual growth.

Final Reflection

More than a test of miles, the 2025 edition of the race embodied courage, community and the human spirit’s capacity to surpass expectations. Each runner’s lap became a metaphor for persistence, unity and reaching for something greater than oneself.

More Information & Resources

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

 

News #68: Sri Chinmoy Auckland Series – Race 7, Half & Quarter Marathon, 4.5 km, and Children’s 1.5 km

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On Sunday, 14 September 2025, runners and walkers gathered in the beautiful Auckland Domain in New Zealand under a fine, breezy, early-spring sky for Race 7 of the Sri Chinmoy Auckland Series.

Race Highlights:

  • Half-Marathon (21.1 km): Nikolas Drakos finished first in 1:19:05, followed by Johnathon Hew (1:27:59) and Mark Andrew (1:33:07). In the women’s division, Lisa Harris won with 1:55:23, with Claire Twomey (2:08:30) and Daisy Hodder (2:09:47) placing second and third.
  • Quarter Marathon (10.55 km): Thirteen-year-old Abigail Bethell won outright in 43:58, breaking the women’s course record by over three minutes. She was followed by her mother Amanda Bethell (48:34) and Zara Benton (52:56). In the men’s quarter, the top three were Leo Ebner (45:51), Laxmikant Sinha (48:52), and Oscar Sheweiry (52:41).
  • 4.5 km Race: Christopher Rawles won the men’s race (21:54), with Tais Stevenson (25:27) and James McLennan (29:32) following. In the women’s race, Larissa Wildsmith claimed first (23:46), followed by Jeewon Kim (25:46) and Lisa Brown (29:30).
  • Children’s 1.5 km: In the boys’ category, Harvey Watson crossed in 6:54, followed by Villa Zhang (7:09) and Theo Maslin (8:18). In the girls’ category, Harriet Maslin won in 7:06, with Elsie Ward and Sienna Boyle tying at 8:26.

The day unfolded with unwavering courage, quiet determination, and an uplifting spirit of unity — reflecting the deeper ideals of Sri Chinmoy’s path to service, oneness, and inner growth.

More Information:

To explore upcoming Sri Chinmoy races: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org.

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.