Flushing Meadows 5K

 Self-Transcendence 5K at Flushing Meadows Corona Park

PARK FUNDRAISER: All proceeds go to the benefit of Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Saturday, November 17th, 2012 - 10 AM

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  • Photo credit: Daniel Avila (NYC Parks & Recreation)

THE EVENT:  It is our pleasure to offer the second annual Self-Transcendence 5K at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, NY on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 17th, 2012.

Come out and support your Park!!

View Results and Photos from 2011

Both runners and walkers warmly welcome. The race is organized on behalf of the Park by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team, in appreciation for decades of support.  

The 5K will be followed by a short fun-run for kids 13 years old and under. Registration for this event will be on race-day only and will cost $3. Each child will receive a small prize.

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  • All proceeds go to the benefit of Flushing Meadows Corona Park
  • Entry fee: $20 before Nov 15th, $25 race day
  • Free race t-shirt for participants who register by October 31st
  • Medals for top 3 finishers in each age category
  • Trophies to top seven finishers overall
  • Aid stations
  • Kids fun-run following 5K race
  • Beautiful and historic race setting
  • Award Ceremony at 10:45 AM
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Course Certification: NY11095JG Self-Transcendence 5K at Flushing Meadow Park.
 
HOW TO ENTER: 
 

Download the entry form or apply online (extra fee of $3.25 for online registrants)

Entry Instructions and Number Pick-up

 

More race information:

Public transportation

Driving Directions and Parking Information

Award Categories

View the Course Map 

 

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 ABOUT SRI CHINMOY:
From 1964 to 2007, spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy participated in a number of athletic activities, among these marathon and ultramarathon running as a component of his philosophy of self-transcendence. In 1976, in close collaboration with his students, he founded the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team. Since then, the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team has organized marathons, ultramarathons, triathlons and shorter distance races in over 26 countries around the world.

 For more information call us at (516) 710-8084
 

Self-transcendence gives us joy in boundless measure. When we transcend ourselves, we do not compete with others. We do not compete with the rest of the world, but at every moment we compete with ourselves.

- Sri Chinmoy

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