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)

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:

	Sri Chinmoy Founder of the 3100 Mile Race, a keen athlete who promoted sport as a pathway to inner fulfillment. More »		Race Results - 2012 Final Results Stats charts Previous 3100 Race Results
	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 »		In the news Coverage from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Parade magazine and more »

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. This text will be replaced

Utpal's Blog Don't miss Utpal Marshall's daily blog at Perfection Journey. Find why these runners are the real "Impossibility-Challengers". 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... Get in touch: Every message of support gives the runners a lot of joy. Send mail now.  Photo galleries Jowan Gauthier Alakananda Prabhakar Street Other 3100 Websites: Stutisheel Lebedev Grahak Cunningham Pranjal Milovnik Abichal at multidays.com Previous race editions 2012 2011  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003