News #48: Sri Chinmoy Half‑Marathon (21.1 k), Quarter‑Marathon (10.55 k), 4.5 k & Kid’s 1.5 k – Auckland Domain, NZ – July 13, 2025

A chilly but mostly fine winter’s morning set the scene for Race 5 of the Sri Chinmoy Auckland Series 2025, held on Sunday, July 13 at the picturesque Auckland Domain.

In the Half-Marathon (21.1 km), Zebedee Stone (1:16:45) took a close win, just edging out his friend Michael Whittaker (1:16:46), with Thomas Milliken (1:35:33) coming in third. On the women’s side, Ketina Chivasa claimed victory in 1:35:08, followed by Tilly Arasaratnam (1:35:56) and Jaime Stevenson (1:51:37).

The Quarter-Marathon (10.55 km) saw a strong performance from Finn Campbell (42:15) to take the men’s title, with Neil Cheetham (44:20) and Donovan Taylor (48:33) completing the podium. Maia Cavanagh led the women’s race in 44:02, ahead of Kayla Hurcum (52:31) and Sandhya Fernandez (1:00:16).

In the 4.5 km Race, Ollie Cheetham won in 17:21, followed by Zachary Swain (18:59) and Raf Porto Carrero (23:29). Winnie Lau topped the women’s field in 24:12, with Larissa Wildsmith (26:30) and Lisa Brown (30:59) in second and third.

The 1.5 km Children’s Race was won by Wolfgang Brunt in a fast 5:44, with Jack Swain taking second in 7:54.

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Video #243: Shamita Achenbach-Konig – 3100 Miles

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.

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Video #240: 3100-Mile Race Highlights from 2024

The 2024 edition of the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Race saw Andrea Marcato win his 5th consecutive race in a time of – 43 days +03:04:06. The race, inspired by Sri Chinmoy, encompasses many unique stories of Self-Transcendence. This video gives a glimpse into some of the amazing performances and journeys of self-transcendence in this year’s race.

Special thanks:

  • Video: Tejvan, Padyatra, Utpal
  • Music: Parichayaka, Blue Flower
  • Photos:  Maral, Dhanu, Pulak, Adarini + Sri Chinmoy Centre Photographers
  • Video Editor: Tejvan

For photos, check out: www.srichinmoyultraphoto.com.

To find out more, visit the official website: www.3100.srichinmoyraces.org. 

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

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