The 2013 Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race, June 16 - August 7

The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team is proud to offer the 17th Annual Self-Transcendence 3,100 Mile Race. Called 'The Mount Everest of ultramarathons' by The New York Times, this is the longest certified footrace in the world.

In this grand test of endurance and survival, a small group of athletes attempt to complete 5,649 laps of a .5488  mile course (883 meters) around a city block in Queens, New York in the time span of 52 days - an amazing challenge. This is the longest certified footrace in the world; runners must average almost 60 miles a day to finish within the 52 day limit. The serious athlete must have tremendous courage, physical stamina, concentration and the capacity to endure fatigue, boredom and minor injuries. (Certificate Code: NY12013JG)


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List of Runners, as of May 21, 2013 (12)

  Name Age Country Best Finish Number of Finishes All Time Rank
1. Ashprihanal Aalto 42 Helsinki, Finland 43days+04:26:32 11 2nd
2. Sarvagata Ukrainskyi 39 Berdansk, Ukraine 44days+13:38:52 2 5th
3. Atmavir Spacil 34 Zlin, Czech Republic 45days+03:44:21 6 7th
4. Pranjal Milovnik 40 Bratislava, Slovakia 47days+04:19:49 8 12th
5. Ananda-Lahari Zuscin 37 Kosice, Slovakia 49days+14_25:37 5 19th
6. Sopan Tsekov 31 Sofia, Blugaria 50days+13:48:57 2 24th
7. Vasu Duzhiy 47 St. Petersburg, Russia 51days+10:47:39 1 26th
8. Surasa Mairer (female) 55 Vienna, Austria 53days+15:54:25 1 29th
9. Baladev Saraz 36 Slovakia 54days+14:26:40 1 30th
10. Yuri Trostenyuk 49 Vinittsa, Ukraine first attempt    
11. Sarah Barnett (female) 37 Adelaide, Australia first attempt    
12. Nidhruvi Zimmerman (female) 47 Vienna, Austria first attempt    

The 3,100 Mile Race is included in Richard Hoad and Paul Moore's book, The World's Toughest Endurance Challenges:

  "As the first commuters set off on their way to work in the New York borough of Jamaica, Queens, the race begins. The athletes run past the traffic, the school children, the homeless, mothers with pushchairs...the list is endless. But for 52 days of the year the competitors of the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile race become part of Jamaica..."

 

About the Race:

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Sri Chinmoy

Founder of the 3100 Mile Race, a keen athlete who promoted sport as a pathway to inner fulfillment. More »

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Race Results - 2012

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About the 3100 Mile Race.

Started in 1997: race record is currently held by Madhupran Wolfgang Schwerk (left) from Germany with a 2006 best of 41 days 6 hrs - 75 miles per day!

More »     Photo Gallery »

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In the news

Coverage from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Parade magazine and more »

 

Spirit of a Runner


From filmmaker Jessie Beers-Altman, this is the most in-depth documentary about the 3100 Mile Race made yet. The race follows 13-time finisher Suprabha Beckjord as she aims to complete the 2008 edition of the race. Spirit of a Runner challenges our definition of possibility, as it explores the enduring capacity of the human heart.

 

Latest blog entries

May 12 - Sopan Tsekov's 3100 Mile race diary
Apr 25 - Sopan Tsekov's 3100 Mile race diary
Apr 24 - Sopan Tsekov's 3100 Mile race diary
Apr 23 - Sopan Tsekov's 3100 Mile race diary
Apr 22 - Sopan Tsekov's 3100 Mile race diary

Video interviews

Race Director Rupantar LaRusso catches the innermost feelings of the runners, their highs and lows, their sorrows and joys, in these often amusing video clips. Also includes clips of previous race starts.

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Utpal's Blog

Don't miss Utpal Marshall's daily blog at Perfection Journey. Find why these runners are the real "Impossibility-Challengers".

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History of the Marathon Team

The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team has been a pioneer in ultrarunning for over 30 years. View our historical archive on the USA site...

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Get in touch:

Every message of support gives the runners a lot of joy. Send mail now. 

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Photo galleries

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Other 3100 Websites:

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Previous race editions