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

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.

#237. International Day of Peace in Bali | Inspired by Seven Minutes of World Peace

Kadek Eni Marhaeni, a teacher at the business administration department at Bali State Polytechnic, in Bali, Indonesia, created this video with her students, featuring the poetry, art, and music of Sri Chinmoy. She was inspired by the Seven Minutes of World Peace program, which occurs on the International Day of Peace, a United Nations-sanctioned holiday observed annually on 21 September.

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

 

#236. The 3100 Mile Race – Insights from the 2023 Edition

The Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Race 3100 Mile race takes place annually over 52 days, with runners traversing a .5488 mile loop around a sports field, playground, and high school in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. To finish, runners must average close to 60 miles per day. 

In this video, the 2023 runners give some insights into their personal experiences of running the race. 

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

#232. Sixth Sri Chinmoy Statue in Wales Unveiled in Portmeirion

Portmeirion is a picturesque village in North Wales, renowned for its unique and whimsical architecture. On July 6, 2024, the sixth life-sized statue depicting the founder of the Peace Run, Sri Chinmoy, was inaugurated at Portmeirion. He is holding aloft the Peace Torch that runners have been carrying around the globe for the past 25 years, through over 100 nations, on a mission of peace and harmony. 

The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global torch relay that embodies humanity’s universal aspiration for peace. Since its inception in 1987 the Run has traversed over 150 nations and territories and touched the lives of millions of people. We estimate since 1987 the torch has been carried over 395,000 miles (632,000 km). The Peace Run does not seek to raise money or highlight any political cause, but simply strives to create goodwill among peoples of all nations.

Portmeirion was designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1973. The village features brightly colored buildings, lush gardens, and stunning coastal views, creating a Mediterranean ambiance. Notable attractions include the iconic Piazza, the Gothic Pavilion, and the tranquil estuary. Portmeirion also hosts the annual Festival No. 6 and has served as a filming location for the 1960s TV series “The Prisoner.”

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

#231. The First Sri Chinmoy Peace-Kilometer in Vienna

Vienna, June 21, 2024 — On Friday, Vienna celebrated the inauguration of its first Sri Chinmoy Peace-Kilometer, a project that began in February and received official approval on May 17. This kilometer-long course, officially measured by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), is marked by 125 Peace Birds painted on the ground, guiding visitors along the path.

This new peace initiative complements the Sri Chinmoy Peace Tree, introduced two years ago. Vienna officials, who oversee city monuments, have now embraced the Peace-Kilometer, further demonstrating the city’s dedication to promoting peace and harmony.

A commemorative plaque featuring both the Peace Tree and the Peace-Kilometer, along with a depiction of the course, was requested by the city. The Peace-Kilometer winds around a small park and extends through the surrounding areas, offering a serene route for reflection and tranquility.

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

#228. First Sri Chinmoy 24-12-6 Hour Race – Skopje (8-9.6.2024)

The First Sri Chinmoy 24-12-6 hour race in Skopje took place this weekend, featuring 47 participants, including three 3100-mile finishers. In the 24-hour race, Andrea Marcato won the men’s category with 165 km, while Katerina Sipovic, the national Macedonian champion, won the women’s category with 175 km. Ayojan added a heartfelt touch to the awards ceremony, making it a memorable event. The runners were extremely happy and satisfied with the event. A big thank you to everyone who participated and supported!

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

 

#222. Sri Chinmoy 2 Mile Race, Oxford 2024 – 70th Anniversary of Sub-Four Minute Mile

102 runners entered the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 2 Mile Race, Oxford 2024 on 6th May. It happened to be the 70th Anniversary of Roger Bannister breaking the first sub-four-minute mile at Iffley Road, Track, Oxford. This video captures a flavour of the event, plus short archive footage from 1954.

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Video: Sahadeva and Devashishu Torpy. Video edit: Tejvan Pettinger

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