The 28th Annual Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race

30 August - 20 October

Jamaica, Queens, New York

From August 30, the world's longest certified road race: 6 am to midnight for 52 days.

About the event

Athletes are able to test themselves in a format unlike any other ultra-marathon event. In order to meet their goal of 3100 miles (4989km) in 52 days, they must log an average of 59.6 miles (95.9 km) per day. The runners begin at 6 a.m. and run for extended periods throughout the day, taking breaks as needed. If they want to, they can continue as late as 12 midnight when the course closes for the night. After completing the race, runners have the option of continuing on to complete 5000km. Full details »

Meet the 2024 Runners

The race has been extensively covered by media around the world, including the BBC, Wall Street Journal and New York Times. Media coverage »

Meet the 2024 runners

About the organisers

Sri Chinmoy, race founder

Latest updates

The day's news from our associate race director Sahishnu Szcsesiul, as well as videos and photos.

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The top three runners went at it all day, each runner keeping their 10 days to be a great first effort, with several weeks to go.

Ashprihanal Aalto and Andrea Marcato traded the top of the list. At five hours Mr Marcato held the quickest totals and made it harder for Ashbrihanal to stay with him. After the afternoon remained pleasant, and it was a surprise to celebrate Budjagal and his 42nd birthday, the Mongolian restarted his fine running. The final list showed Ashprihanal first with 759.5 miles (1222.4,km) followed by Andrea Marcato with 759.0 miles (1222.1km . And the Birthday Boy reached 746.9 miles,(1201.2 km). Fourth place Pushkar Mullauer reached 687.7 miles (1106.7 km) and Vasu Duzhiy closed to within just under 3 miles, taking a total at 685.0 miles (1101.6 km)

Following was Lo Wei-Ming with 671.4 miles (1079.4 km), and then Radu Budan from Moldova made it to 664.7 miles (1068.7km)

The great Annabel Hepworth from Australia checked in with 645.5 miles (1038.8 km)

Grahak Cunningham made it to 593.4 miles (954.9 km) He passed just ahead of Nina Huang-Lan Yang who held 591.7 miles (952.3 km), The Ukraine runner Stutisheel Lebedev made it past 502.3 miles (808.4 km) after overcoming leg problems. The silent Brahmin Ananda-Lahari Zuscin reached 467.2 miles (752.1 km). 42 days remain and the 12 runners are still testing themselves for 18 hours every day.. Good luck to all the inner warriors.

Today's photos

Balarka - Day 10 photos

Roger - Day 10 photos

Arpan - from Day 9

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3100 Mile Race ( Week 2 )

Show Week: 12

	Name	Day 8	Day 9	Day 10
Daily Totals
1	Ashprihanal Aalto	982.3	1104	1222.3
		610.3	686	759.5
	day total (Km)	116.4	121.7	118.2
	(mi)	72.3	75.6	73.4
2	Andrea Marcato	977	1095.2	1221.4
		607	680.5	758.9
	day total (Km)	115.6	118.2	126.2
	(mi)	71.8	73.4	78.4
3	Budjargal Byambaa	1014	1089.9	1202
		630.1	677.2	746.9
	day total (Km)	108.5	75.9	112
	(mi)	67.4	47.1	69.6
4	Pushkar Mullauer	901.1	1001.7	1106.7
		559.9	622.4	687.7
	day total (Km)	89.1	100.6	105
	(mi)	55.3	62.5	65.2
5	Vasu Duzhiy	895.8	1000.8	1102.3
		556.6	621.8	684.9
	day total (Km)	104.1	105	101.4
	(mi)	64.7	65.2	63
6	Wei Ming Lo	862.2	972.5	1080.2
		535.7	604.3	671.2
	day total (Km)	107.6	110.3	107.6
	(mi)	66.9	68.5	66.9
7	Radu Budan	858.7	963.7	1069.6
		533.5	598.8	664.6
	day total (Km)	104.1	105	105.9
	(mi)	64.7	65.2	65.8
8	Annabel Hepworth	839.3	938.1	1038.7
		521.5	582.9	645.4
	day total (Km)	98.8	98.8	100.6
	(mi)	61.4	61.4	62.5
9	Grahak Cunningham	746.6	854.3	954.9
		463.9	530.8	593.3
	day total (Km)	99.7	107.6	100.6
	(mi)	61.9	66.9	62.5
10	Nina Huang-Lan Yang	762.5	858.7	952.2
		473.8	533.5	591.7
	day total (Km)	93.5	96.2	93.5
	(mi)	58.1	59.7	58.1
11	Stutisheel Lebedev	602.7	702.5	808.4
		374.5	436.5	502.3
	day total (Km)	51.1	99.7	105.9
	(mi)	31.8	61.9	65.8
12	Ananda-Lahari Zuscin	607.2	678.6	751.9
		377.3	421.7	467.2
	day total (Km)	77.6	71.4	73.2
	(mi)	48.2	44.4	45.5

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3100: Run and Become

Filmmaker Sanjay Rawal explores the significance of running in cultures across the globe, including the 3100 Mile Race. View: Apple TV • Amazon • Google Play • Vimeo

The race basics

The Physical Dimension

The race takes place annually over a 52-day period, with runners traversing a .5488 mile loop around a sports field, playground, and high school in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. The race has taken place every year from 1997 to 2022. In 2020, the race took place in Salzburg, Austria. The results of all previous races is available here.

The course is flat, and the well-staffed aid station is always within easy reach.

Conceived of as both a physical and spiritual journey, the race allows athletes to test themselves in a format unlike any other ultra-marathon. In order to meet their goal of 3100 miles in 52 days, they must log an average of 59.6 miles per day.

Runners begin at 6 a.m. and run for extended periods throughout the day, taking breaks as needed. If they want to, they can continue as late as 12 midnight when the course closes for the night. The base camp is well-lit, and during evening hours a Team member travels the loop on a bicycle, helping to ensure runners' safety.

Abundant vegetarian meals and snacks are prepared throughout the day and served at the counting station. Each runner is provided with space in a camper for rest breaks. The Marathon Team's legendary attention to detail means that each runner has the amenities he or she needs, including a clean, safe environment and plenty of liquids to stay hydrated. Our experienced Team are veterans of many races, and always happy to offer advice and encouragement.

Runners are strongly encouraged to provide their own individual helpers, who are attuned to their individual needs and provide further support.

The Spiritual Dimension

The Self-Transcendence 3100-Mile Race was conceived by Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007), a spiritual teacher, athlete, artist, musician, poet, and humanitarian. His emphasis on self-transcendence and the triumph of the human spirit provides the inspiration which has powered the race since its inception.

Interviewed by Sports Illustrated in 1990, legendary ultrarunner Yiannis Kouros said: "Without Sri Chinmoy, we would have few races and little future. He has been the sport's lifeline."

The self-transcendence aspect is particularly important in ultrarunning. In our experience as runners, there comes a point in a race when one's physical prowess has reached its limit. To continue on, the runner must rely on his or her own inner determination, to tap into the infinite spiritual power that is within us all, which Sri Chinmoy calls the soul, the representative of the ultimate Divine Being.

For those runners who are Sri Chinmoy's students, the 3100-Mile Race represents an affirmation of his teachings on self-transcendence, an opportunity to manifest the hidden potential of the soul in a practical and dynamic way.

Entering the Race

The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team holds events as short as two miles which anyone can enter. However, for this ultra event, enrollment is limited - out of numerous applicants, each year 10 to 15 stellar men and women are chosen based on their prior achievements in the ultrarunning community, ability to complete the distance, and other factors.

Due to the race history and spiritual dimension, most participants have been members of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team. However, each year race organizers also select non-Team ultrarunners whose running record demonstrates that they can meet the standards of this race. No particular beliefs are required to apply for the race, but applicants should feel comfortable blending into a spiritual environment where many of their fellow runners and crew will be spiritual seekers.

While a race is by definition a form of competition, the self-transcendence aspect means that runners should feel they are competing with themselves, to run the best race they can, while relating to fellow runners in a spirit of camaraderie and good decorum.

It's our hope that for all the runners, the 3100-Mile Race will be both a physical and spiritual journey - a joyful and enlightening experience. After the hero's journey comes the supreme knowledge that one has accomplished the unimaginable.

Important notes for runners:

Travel insurance is mandatory for all runners. Please send us a copy of your insurance prior to your arrival.
If you require a ride to/from the race your housing must not be more then ½ mile from the race site. (165-65 84th Avenue, Queens, NY).
Helpers are required for each runner. However, food is provided only for the runners, unless your helper is there full time, in which case we will provide food for the helper at $700 for the whole race.
Food. Wholesome vegetarian meals will be provided to all runners. However, if you have specific dietary needs you will have to provide for yourself.

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Books

Sport and Meditation by Sri Chinmoy, founder of the 3100 Mile Race and a pioneer in the application of meditation to sports (and running in particular). A selection of talks, answers, tips and instructions on unlocking your untapped inner strength and bringing it into your fitness endeavours. The book "Sport and Meditation" includes a special section where Sri Chinmoy is answering questions from 3100 Mile Race participants. More on Sport and meditation.
Running Beyond The Marathon by Grahak Cunningham. A four-time finisher and winner in 2012, Grahak was first encouraged to try this race in 2007 by Sri Chinmoy, despite never having run more than 50 miles before. This book is a very interesting chronicle of the inner and outer experiences a multi-day runner goes through. More »
Run. Journey. Become. By Stutisheel Lebedev. Stutisheel first ran this epic race in 2004; this book contains stories and insights on inner attitude, nutrition and training gained from his nine-race finishes. More »
Running in rhythm with the heart by Jayasalini Olga Abramovskikh - In 2014 Jayasalini became the first Russian woman to complete the race. In the book, she describes how she came to dream of doing the race, her training and preparation, and her experiences during and after the race. More »

Videos, photos and stories

3100: Run and Become - a new documentary

For the past 3 years, filmmaker Sanjay Rawal has been documenting the significance of running in cultures across the globe, including the 3100 Mile Race. View: iTunes • Amazon • Google Play • Vimeo

Spirit of a Runner - a documentary

From filmmaker Jessie Beers-Altman, this 28-minute film follows 13-time finisher Suprabha Beckjord as she aims to complete the 2008 edition of the race. View video...

Race photos

2021 Race Photos - Sri Chinmoy Ultra Photos

Perfection-Journey

Utpal Marshall's daily in-depth stories, photos, and videos from previous 3100 races.

History and statistics

Sahishnu Szczesiul, Associate Race Director and also our race statistician and historian, has published two remarkable accounts in PDF form - the very first 3100-mile race in 1997, as well as its immediate predecessor, the first and only 2700 mile race in 1996.