Tag: running

Video #265: Sri Chinmoy 3100 Mile Self-Transcendence Race – Past and Present

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This video takes you on a journey through the world’s longest certified footrace, the Sri Chinmoy 3100 Mile Self-Transcendence Race. Featuring rare footage from 2006 and 2007, when Sri Chinmoy personally visited the race, as well as highlights from the 2024 edition, it captures the spirit of endurance, perseverance, and self-transcendence.

With interviews, race moments, and inspiring music, this video offers a glimpse into the history and evolution of this extraordinary event.

  • Video Footage by: Tejvan (2024), Utpal (Suprabha interview), Mridanga (2006/2007)
  • Photos by: Pulak, Maral, Dhanu, Piyasi & Sri Chinmoy Centre Galleries
  • Music by: Parichayaka

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.

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 #255: Acceptance – Embracing the Journey of Life | The Acceptance of Life Podcast Ep. 01

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Vajin and Abhinabha have launched The Acceptance of Life Podcast, a fresh and insightful series diving into the depths of spirituality and the challenges and triumphs of living a spiritual life. Targeted at seekers from all walks of life, the podcast offers weekly episodes packed with personal experiences and thought-provoking discussions inspired by Sri Chinmoy’s Path.

In the inaugural episode of the Acceptance of Life podcast, hosts Abhinabha Tangerman and Vajin Armstrong explore the profound concept of acceptance as a transformative force in life. They discuss how acceptance is not a passive resignation but an active engagement with life that leads to personal growth and spiritual development. Through personal anecdotes, including experiences in running, they illustrate the importance of embracing challenges and the joy that comes from living fully in the present moment. Takeaways:

  • Acceptance is a proactive approach to life.
  • Transformation comes from embracing reality as it is.
  • Spiritual growth requires facing challenges head-on.
  • Community plays a vital role in spiritual development.
  • Running can be a spiritual practice that teaches self-discovery.
  • Every experience is an opportunity for acceptance and growth.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

Video #238: 27th Sri Chinmoy 6-12-24 Hour Race – Belgrade (21-22.9.2024)

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On September 21-22, the Belgrade Centre and Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team held an amazing ultra-running event with 90 participants across three races. Runners from 11 countries gave their best, with support teams from Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Croatia.

Three race records were broken by Croatia’s top runners:

•⁠ 12-hour women’s record: 130 km
•⁠ 24-hour women’s record: 220 km
•⁠ 24-hour men’s record: 240 km

It was an inspiring event, full of endurance and team spirit! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success!

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

Video #204: Sri Chinmoy 48-hour Race (Canberra, Australia – 24-26 March 2023)

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The Sri Chinmoy 48-hour Track Festival is offering a smorgasbord of track races from the Marathon to the 48-hour Ultra-Marathon.

Ultramarathon champion and standard bearer for women everywhere, Camille Herron sets a record for the ages.

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 #199: 3100-Mile Race: Become and Run

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Welcome to the 25th Annual Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race. Called ‘The Mount Everest of ultramarathons’ by The New York Times, this is the longest certified footrace in the world. It attracts athletes from around the world who want to test themselves against this daunting distance, transcend their own previous capacity, and participate in a great adventure. Along the way, they may also set new world records and gain spiritual insights.

Athletes are able to test themselves in a format unlike any other ultra-marathon event. In order to meet their goal of 3100 miles (4989km) in 52 days, they must log an average of 59.6 miles (95.9 km) per day. The runners begin at 6 a.m. and run for extended periods throughout the day, taking breaks as needed. If they want to, they can continue as late as 12 midnight when the course closes for the night. After completing the race, runners have the option of continuing on to complete 5000km.

Here are the links into

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 #175: How Running Can Transform Your Life. Discover who you are with Sanjay Rawal

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When we think about running, most of us think of it as a form of physical exercise – something that we do to lose weight, look better or stay healthy. Some of us like to measure how far and how quickly we can run. But running can be so much more than that. What if someone told you that running could be a tool to transform your life? This week, film-maker and inspirational human being, Sanjay Rawal, is here to do just that.

Whilst making his latest film (3100: Run and Become), Sanjay followed the most elite multi-day race in the world – the 3,100-mile race, which takes place on the streets of Queens, New York City each summer. He also followed the Kalahari Bushman and a group of Japanese Monks. What was common amongst all three groups of people was that they performed superhuman feats with the sole goal of spiritual growth. Sanjay talks about their individual journeys and what we can all learn from them.

Through physical exertion, Sanjay believes that we can all understand who we are and connect to something bigger than ourselves. We discuss how modern life presents many obstacles for us, but Sanjay explains how we can all achieve self-expansion, whether we are running or simply walking down the road. This is an incredible conversation – I think you will really enjoy it.

Find out more about 3100 Film:

Articles: BBC – Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence:

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

Video #173: Day 48 of 3100-mile race: Ashprihanal Finish

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Welcome to the 48th day of 23rd Annual Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race. Called ‘The Mount Everest of ultramarathons’ by The New York Times, this is the longest certified footrace in the world. 

Ashprihanal completed the race in 47 days, 1 hour, and 39 minutes.  An average of 65.864 miles a day (105.998 km).  That is the 36th best performance in the history of the race out of 156 performances.  And he is still on top of the board of the 43 runners. In 2015 he won the 19th Annual Self-Transcendence Race in 40 days+09:06:21, taking 23 hours,10 minutes off the record held by German legend Madhupran Wolfgang Schwerk. Ashprihanal averaged 76.776 miles per day (123.559 km).

Here are the links into

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