About this website

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

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.