Tag: Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team

Video #294: Sri Chinmoy 12‑Hour, 24‑Hour & Midnight Marathon – Rockland Lake, NY, June 7–8, 2025

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A weekend of endurance, heart, and quiet determination unfolded at Rockland Lake State Park, as runners from across the region gathered for the Sri Chinmoy 12‑Hour, 24‑Hour, and Midnight Marathon.

Set on a peaceful 2.95-mile loop near New York City, this year’s race saw its largest turnout yet. Rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of the participants or the devotion of the volunteers who kept the course flowing smoothly through the night and into the next day.

Top Finishers:
• 24‑Hour (Men’s): François Decelles (Canada) – 114.99 miles
• 24‑Hour (Women’s): Gesiane Nascimento (NY) – 101.41 miles
• 12‑Hour (Men’s): Adrian Fernandez (NY/NJ) – 76.06 miles
• 12‑Hour (Women’s): Taylor Lippolis (NY) – 57.18 miles
• Midnight Marathon (Men’s): Yoseph Levin (NY) – 2:55:16 (new course record)
• Midnight Marathon (Women’s): Meghann Chyla (NY) – 4:56:48

Explore more info below:
• Race Info & Event Overview
• Official Race Results
• Free photo gallery with bib-tagged images

A heartfelt thank-you to all runners and volunteers for making this weekend an inspiring celebration of endurance, unity, and heartfelt achievement. We can’t wait to gather again under the stars at Rockland Lake!

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

News #34: Sri Chinmoy Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K Races – Melbourne, Australia | Sunday, 8 June 2025

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On Sunday, 8 June, the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in Melbourne, Australia, hosted a joyful and inspiring day of races at Albert Park Lake, featuring a Half-Marathon, 10K, and 5K.

Despite forecasts of rain, hail, and strong winds, the event saw a wonderful turnout: 957 registered runners, with over 700 participants showing up on the day. The weather added a unique challenge, yet the spirit of both runners and volunteers remained high throughout.

The day began with the Half-Marathon, followed by the 10K and 5K events. The vibrant energy of the runners and the dedication of the volunteers created a deeply uplifting atmosphere.

The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in Melbourne expressed heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to share Sri Chinmoy’s message of self-transcendence with such a large and enthusiastic community.

It was not just a race day—it was a celebration of inner joy, aspiration, and the power of perseverance.

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

News #32: 2nd Sri Chinmoy 24-12-6 Hour Races – Skopje, Macedonia | May 31 – June 1, 2025

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From sunrise to sunset, runners from across the region came together in Skopje’s beautiful City Park for the 2nd edition of the Sri Chinmoy 24-12-6 Hour Races. Held on a peaceful 1.739 km AIMS-certified loop near Luna Park, the event was a joyful celebration of self-transcendence, endurance, and inner strength.

With 35 participants across the three events—24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour—the atmosphere was vibrant, friendly, and deeply soulful. Custom t-shirts, finisher medals, digital photos, and a supportive crew of volunteers created a nurturing and uplifting experience for everyone.

🏁 Race Overview

  • 24-Hour Race: Commenced at 8:00 AM on May 31 and concluded at 8:00 AM on June 1.
  • 12-Hour Race: Started at 8:00 PM on May 31 and ended at 8:00 AM on June 1.
  • 6-Hour Race: Began at 8:00 AM and finished at 2:00 PM on May 31.

The races attracted a diverse group of participants, each embodying the spirit of self-transcendence and camaraderie. Each finisher received a special medal and diploma, while top performers were honored with beautiful trophies.

View the full experience:
🖼️ Photo Gallery: https://srichinmoyraces.mk/en/5-2025/
📊 Race Results: my.raceresult.com/318617/

For more information:
📆 Upcoming sports events: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
📖 Learn more about Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org.

Thank you to all runners, volunteers, and supporters for creating such a memorable event. 

Video #286: Sri Chinmoy 5K 2025 – Records Fall at Scottish Championships

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The 2025 Sri Chinmoy 5K, held on Friday, 16 May at Silverknowes, Edinburgh, once again hosted the Scottish 5K Road Championships and delivered an evening of exceptional performances and record-breaking achievements.

Under clear skies and warm evening sunshine, approximately 600 of Scotland’s top club runners competed on the fast, flat, and traffic-free riverside course, renowned for producing swift times.

In the men’s race, Scottish international Logan Rees of Fife Athletic Club claimed victory with a new course record of 14:04, surpassing the previous best of 14:12.  The top four finishers all broke the former record, highlighting the depth of talent in the field.

The women’s race saw Morag Millar deliver a superb performance, finishing in 15:57, just four seconds shy of her own course record. 

Notably, 35 runners completed the course in under 15 minutes, and 432 runners finished under 20 minutes, underscoring the competitive nature of the event.

In the Men’s Junior Under-20 category, Edinburgh University’s Angus Wright secured gold with a time of 14:30. Corstorphine’s Stuart Livingstone set a new MV40 course record of 14:57, ahead of Edinburgh AC’s John Lenehan, who finished in 15:10. 

The event attracted participants from across Scotland, with some athletes traveling over 100 miles from the North and North-East, and even flying in from the Scottish Islands to compete.

The race continues to build its reputation among the running community, and the organizers received fantastic positive feedback from participants, who, along with volunteers, contributed to making it another special event.

For full results and more details, visit the official race page: uk.srichinmoyraces.org

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

News #24: Sri Chinmoy 5K, Half-Marathon & Relay – Flushing Meadows, NY | May 10, 2025

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On Saturday, May 10th, Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York, came alive with the spirit of joy, determination, and community as runners of all levels took part in the annual Sri Chinmoy 5K, Half-Marathon & Relay.

Organized by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in collaboration with NYC Parks, the event featured a scenic, USATF-certified course winding through the park’s most iconic landmarks—including the Unisphere and Queens Zoo. The flat, fast loop provided the perfect setting for personal bests and peaceful miles alike.

Participants were treated to thoughtful race-day touches such as custom t-shirts, finisher medals, aid stations every mile, and a post-race pancake breakfast—creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all.

Congratulations to all the runners and heartfelt thanks to the volunteers who made the day so special!

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 #281: Completion of the 2025 Sri Chinmoy 3/6/10-Day Races – New York

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Since 1985, the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team has been humbly offering the 10-Day and 6-Day Races at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in New York, inspired by the blessingful encouragement of Sri Chinmoy. These ultra-distance races are more than athletic feats—they are powerful journeys of self-transcendence, where the soul leads and the body joyfully follows.

Run and become.
Become and run.
Run to succeed in the outer world.
Become to proceed in the inner world.”
— Sri Chinmoy

This year’s races drew participants from an inspiring total of 23 countries, uniting hearts from around the globe in the spirit of oneness and inner progress:

🌎 3-Day Race: 14 participants from 7 countries
🇷🇺 Russia · 🇨🇿 Czech Republic · 🇺🇸 USA · 🇫🇮 Finland · 🇨🇦 Canada · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · 🇺🇦 Ukraine

🌍 6-Day Race: 8 participants from 8 countries
🇧🇷 Brazil · 🇲🇰 Macedonia · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · 🇳🇴 Norway · 🇵🇱 Poland · 🇲🇳 Mongolia · 🇦🇺 Australia · 🇫🇷 France

🌏 10-Day Race: 29 participants from 16 countries
🇵🇱 Poland · 🇨🇳 China · 🇨🇿 Czech Republic · 🇲🇳 Mongolia · 🇮🇳 India · 🇳🇴 Norway · 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇭🇺 Hungary · 🇺🇸 USA · 🇧🇷 Brazil · 🇮🇹 Italy · 🇸🇰 Slovakia · 🇨🇦 Canada · 🇷🇴 Romania · 🇮🇪 Ireland · 🇸🇬 Singapore

Together, these 51 runners represented a vibrant mosaic of 23 nations, each soul running with purpose, peace, and determination.

We offer our heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers whose cheerful dedication and tireless service helped create such a peaceful, uplifting atmosphere. The spirit of harmony and aspiration could truly be felt in every moment—early morning silence, evening cheer, and every step in between.

With deepest appreciation to all who made this soulful experience possible.

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

News #21: Celebrating 40 Years of Channel Swimming Inspired by Sri Chinmoy

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In 1985, Sri Chinmoy encouraged his students to take on the challenge of swimming the English Channel. Today, that inspiration has led to an extraordinary legacy:
 48 solo English Channel swims by 30 team members, 4 relay crossings, and even more achievements including Oceans Seven swims.

To honour 40 years of these remarkable accomplishments, our team is sponsoring a feature in the 2025 International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) Yearbook (print and online). The piece will highlight our English Channel swimmers and IMSHOF honourees, with photos from Lake Zurich and the Peace Torch relay.

Sri Chinmoy was posthumously inducted into the IMSHOF in 2012 as an “honour administrator” for his inspirational role in the world of marathon swimming.
Vasanti will represent the team at the IMSHOF Ceremony on May 17, 2025, in Jersey, UK.

  • View the 2012 IMSHOF Ceremony Highlights
  • Read more about The Tribute from Channel Triathlon

  • Full list of solo and relay swimmers

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 #243: Shamita Achenbach-Konig – 3100 Miles

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Here’s an inspiring interview with Shamita, a dedicated member of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, recorded just two days before she completed her 3,100-mile solo run in Vienna, Austria. Shamita accomplished this incredible feat in 49 days, 9 hours, 56 minutes, and 7 seconds on October 28, 2024.

For more information about races, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: 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 #216: Sri Chinmoy 100k/50k – Anglo-Celtic Plate 2024

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On Sunday, 24 March, the Sri Chinmoy 100k/50k Ultra Races were held in scenic North Inch Park, Perth, Scotland, on a loop course. The Edinburgh Centre, with help from UK disciples and the local Scottish ultra community (who love and support our races) helped organize the event. The 100k race incorporated the annual Anglo Celtic Plate home countries event, as well as the Scottish 100km road championship, and the British 100km championship for 2024. 

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