2023 Race Results 165.75 KBThe Sri Chinmoy 7 hour and 13 hour race happened on May 27th, 2023 in Seattle in beautiful Magnuson Park. There were 50 runners signed up, including 3 relay teams. It was a terrific day, cool and cloudy in the morning then clear and sunny in the afternoon. Lots of cheerful runners and helpers made the race fun and inspiring.
2022 Race Results 174.13 KBThe theme for this year's race was determination and was truly needed with the Seattle rains. However, our runners were undeterred. The 10th running of the Sri Chinmoy 7 & 13 Hour Ultra Race saw four new course records this year! Thanks to all the participants and the helpers the 2022 race was an ultra-success!
2021 final races results.pdf 96.16 KBIt was an amazing race this year with 41 solo participants and one relay team of three - the most ever. Thank you to all the runners for your preserverance and smiling enthusiasm! And thank you to the cheerful helpers for creating such an aspiring event! Here are the 2021 results.
2019_final_races_results.pdf 450.32 KB
2018 Race Results 91.46 KBPictured above - smiling runners about to start the 13 hour race.
Follow one Seattle runner's journey through his ups and downs (literally), as she braves the Sri Chinmoy 7 Hour Race.
"To be honest, I don't know where or when I heard about this race. I think I was aware -- at least faintly aware -- of their recurring 2-mile race series, since it shows up on local race calendars. I think maybe they entered my consciousness when I heard about the 3100-Mile Race, held annually in New York City. (More on that at another time...)
"But the the last couple of years this race has been knocking around my consciousness. And this year, I screwed up my courage and signed up. I was nervous -- I mean, how far COULD I run in 7 hours? Remembering, of course, to factor in that I hadn't run longer than 13.1 miles in months and months and months..."
For more amusing and revealing antidotes, with some great pictures, read the complete article..
About the author: "We're Team Wil-Sun -- two runners, writers, and travelers who run lots of half marathons and love to tell their stories." From their website....
The inaugural Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 13 Hour Race started at 6:02am with first light, rain and wind of the day. Undeterred, the runners set off into the weather and the long trail ahead of them while lap counters wrapped themselves in blankets and fired up the camp stove for hot drinks & set up refreshments tables.
Steve Walters set out with an impressive pace that remained solid the entire 13 hours and set a high mark (73.92 mi.) for future runners to aspire towards. Steven Lazen at second ran 61.6 miles. Del Scharffenberg had signed up for the 13 hour race last year but due to low entries (2) that race did not happen. Thanks for hanging in there, Del! He completed this 13 Hour Race with 53.9 miles. Deborah Erdemon 1st woman was 4th overall with 52.36 miles. Michael Breeze, a truly seasoned ultra marathoner from Canada, turned 80 years young the day before, then ran 46.2 miles! We will add an 80+ category next year, Michael! His friend David Westdorp, also from Canada, ran his first ultra, studied, steady and smiling for 50.82 miles.
Starting at 12:02pm, the 5th running of the 7Hour Race welcomed back 4 time competitors and brother and sister duo Jill and Keith Hudson. Jill had to finish up the race early to watch over her school’s prom as principal. Keith stayed to the end and won a pie! Alan Smith stayed well ahead in his race, finishing with a best in his 3rd 7 Hour Race at 41.58 miles. Gabrielle Orsi, another solid and steady athlete won the woman’s race for the 2nd time with 38.5 miles. You can see Gabe Loh (35.42 mi.) in mid-leap in the slide show of the event! How did he do that?! Our photographer Yatkara from Vancouver Canada captured many smiling moments.
The rain let up, a little sun broke through and crew and runners huddled our tired selves into the shelter of the tents for a hot meal prepared by our friends at Silence-Heart-Nest Restaurant (Fremont), awards, prize pies (from A la Mode) and awesome cake (TM Dessert Works). Great job everyone! Our smilers were as well worked as our legs. Some of you reached your mileage goal and were satisfied with that. Your efforts to transcend your previous capacities were truly humbling to us. You each found the best in yourselves in order to persevere and finish, encourage and cheer others’ efforts along the way.
After the race, we hope your long travels home were safe. (Steve, Del, Cyndie from Oregon; Peter from Vancouver, WA; Michael & David from Canada; Bobbie, Dena from Olympia, Janice from Selah; James from Aberdeen; Mitch of Federal Way, Deborah of Sammamish; Suzanne, Georgeta of Bothell; Gabrielle, Lori of Issaquah; Gabe of Bellevue; Keith of Lake Forest Park; Steven, Alan, Jill, Sunny, Samarpita of Seattle.
We are already eagerly anticipating next year’s races. We would appreciate your feedback on how to improve. For example, the timing of the 2 events: Ideally we feel that if both races finish together it brings an increase in enthusiasm & celebration to all the runners & helpers. Perhaps if we started the races 1 hour earlier (5am for the 13 & 11am for the 7) then we could finish together 6pm. Any thoughts?
Big thank you to our Sri Chnimoy Marathon Team volunteers…and to Sri Chinmoy, our founder and guide, for his boundless enthusiasm for the sport of running.
“Life’s perfection-road
Is very long.
But the journey
Is richly rewarding.”
~ Sri Chinmoy
Sport & Meditation, a book by Sri Chinmoy. Title of this book says it all!
Monthly first Saturday 2 mile race (easy!), http://us.srichinmoyraces.org/seattle-2-mile-race
Our classic triathlon, duathlon, at 38 years! http://www.victoriatriathlon.com/
And… coming into the NW soon in June, our worldwide running torch relay will be run into Seattle June 20 https://www.peacerun.org/us/
Daulot & Stota Fountain
Directors, Sri Chinmoy 7 &13 Hour Races
2016 Race recap:
The inaugural Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 13 Hour Race started at 6:02am with first light, rain and wind of the day. Undeterred, the runners set off into the weather and the long trail ahead of them while lap counters wrapped themselves in blankets and fired up the camp stove for hot drinks & set up refreshments tables.
Steve Walters set out with an impressive pace that remained solid the entire 13 hours and set a high mark (73.92 mi.) for future runners to aspire towards. Steven Lazen at second ran 61.6 miles. Del Scharffenberg had signed up for the 13 hour race last year but due to low entries (2) that race did not happen. Thanks for hanging in there, Del! He completed this 13 Hour Race with 53.9 miles. Deborah Erdemon 1st woman was 4th overall with 52.36 miles. Michael Breeze, a truly seasoned ultra marathoner from Canada, turned 80 years young the day before, then ran 46.2 miles! We will add an 80+ category next year, Michael! His friend David Westdorp, also from Canada, ran his first ultra, studied, steady and smiling for 50.82 miles.
Starting at 12:02pm, the 5th running of the 7Hour Race welcomed back 4 time competitors and brother and sister duo Jill and Keith Hudson. Jill had to finish up the race early to watch over her school’s prom as principal. Keith stayed to the end and won a pie! Alan Smith stayed well ahead in his race, finishing with a best in his 3rd 7 Hour Race at 41.58 miles. Gabrielle Orsi, another solid and steady athlete won the woman’s race for the 2nd time with 38.5 miles. You can see Gabe Loh (35.42 mi.) in mid-leap in the slide show of the event! How did he do that?! Our photographer Yatkara from Vancouver Canada captured many smiling moments.
The rain let up, a little sun broke through and crew and runners huddled our tired selves into the shelter of the tents for a hot meal prepared by our friends at Silence-Heart-Nest Restaurant (Fremont), awards, prize pies (from A la Mode) and awesome cake (TM Dessert Works). Great job everyone! Our smilers were as well worked as our legs. Some of you reached your mileage goal and were satisfied with that. Your efforts to transcend your previous capacities were truly humbling to us. You each found the best in yourselves in order to persevere and finish, encourage and cheer others’ efforts along the way.
After the race, we hope your long travels home were safe. (Steve, Del, Cyndie from Oregon; Peter from Vancouver, WA; Michael & David from Canada; Bobbie, Dena from Olympia, Janice from Selah; James from Aberdeen; Mitch of Federal Way, Deborah of Sammamish; Suzanne, Georgeta of Bothell; Gabrielle, Lori of Issaquah; Gabe of Bellevue; Keith of Lake Forest Park; Steven, Alan, Jill, Sunny, Samarpita of Seattle.
We are already eagerly anticipating next year’s races. We would appreciate your feedback on how to improve. For example, the timing of the 2 events: Ideally we feel that if both races finish together it brings an increase in enthusiasm & celebration to all the runners & helpers. Perhaps if we started the races 1 hour earlier (5am for the 13 & 11am for the 7) then we could finish together 6pm. Any thoughts?
Big thank you to our Sri Chnimoy Marathon Team volunteers…and to Sri Chinmoy, our founder and guide, for his boundless enthusiasm for the sport of running.
“Life’s perfection-road
Is very long.
But the journey
Is richly rewarding.” ~ Sri Chinmoy
For Your Information & Inspiration:
Sport & Meditation, a book by Sri Chinmoy. Title of this book says it all
Other events we sponsor:
Monthly first Saturday 2 mile race (easy!), http://us.srichinmoyraces.org/seattle-2-mile-race
Our classic triathlon, duathlon, at 38 years! http://www.victoriatriathlon.com/
And… coming into the NW soon in June, our worldwide running torch relay will be run into Seattle June 20 https://www.peacerun.org/us/
Daulot & Stota Fountain
Directors, Sri Chinmoy 7 &13 Hour Races
Self-Transcendence Race slide show!
And here are the results:
| Self-Transcendence 7-Hour Race Seattle 2015 Results | |||||
| Saturday May 30, 2015 8am-3pm Magnuson Park, Seattle | |||||
| Sponsored by The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team | |||||
| Overall Place | Name | City | Distance | Age Group | Age Place |
| 1 | Mark Cliggett | Seattle, WA | 42.78 miles | M | 1 |
| 2 | Gabrielle Orsi | Kirkland, WA | 38.2 miles | F | 1 |
| 3 | Alan Smith | Seattle, WA | 38.2 miles | M | 2 |
| 4 | Scott Schuetzler | Seattle, WA | 36.67 miles | M | 3 |
| 5 | Mary Ann Mason | Seattle, WA | 33.6 miles | F | 2 |
| 6 | Melissa Kistler | Beaverton, OR | 33.6 miles | F | 3 |
| 7 | Del Scharffenberg | Milwaukie, OR | 30.56 miles | M | 4 |
| 8 | Tara Simpson | Seattle, WA | 30.56 miles | F | 4 |
| 9 | Maria Zornes | Gig Harbor, WA | 30.56 miles | F | 5 |
| 10 | Keith Hudson | Lk Forest Pk, WA | 29.03 miles | M | 5 |
| 11 | Malijanga Bjelanovic | Bismark, ND | 29.03 miles | F | 6 |
| 12 | Rupasi Young | Bellevue, WA | 27.5 miles | F | 7 |
| 13 | Monte Pascual | Federal Way, WA | 27.5 miles | M | 6 |
| 14 | Peter Bennick | Vancouver, WA | 27.5 miles | M | 7 |
| 15 | Samarpita Broderick | Seattle, WA | 25.98 miles | F | 8 |
| 16 | Russell Cheney | Torrance, CA | 25.98 miles | M | 8 |
| 17 | Bill Young | Bellevue, WA | 22.92 miles | M | 9 |
| Team Results | |||||
| 1 | Thunderbolt | 42.78 miles | |||
| 2 | Sonic Lighting | 29.03 miles | |||
| 3 | Victoria Clippers | 21.39 miles | |||
And here are the results:
| Self-Transcendence 7-Hour Race Results | |||||
| September 21, 2014 8AM – 3PM Magnuson Park, Seattle, WA | |||||
| Loop Course 1.528 mile/lap | |||||
| Overall Place | Name | City | Distance | Age Group | Age Place |
| 1 | Usika Mucken | Vienna, Austri | 44.31 miles | Male, 40 -49 | 1 |
| 2 | Andrew O’Co | Arcata, CA | 42.78 miles | Male, Open | 1 |
| 2 | Brian Nelson | Gold Bar, WA | 42.78 miles | Male, Open | 2 |
| 4 | Alan Smith | Seattle, WA | 38.2 miles | Male, 40 -49 | 2 |
| 5 | Diana Robins | Bellingham, | 35.14 miles | Female, 40 – 49 | 1 |
| 6 | Reed Glesne | Mt. Vernon, | 33.62 miles | Male, 60+ | 1 |
| 6 | Jill Hudson | Seattle, WA | 33.62 miles | Female 50 – 59 | 1 |
| 8 | Ryne Melcher | Vancouver, B | 32.08 miles | Male, Open | 3 |
| 8 | Max Welker | Tacoma, WA | 32.08 miles | Male, 60+ | 2 |
| 8 | Susan Glesne | Mt. Vernon, | 32.08 miles | Female 50 – 59 | 2 |
| 11 | Janice Bondar | Seattle, WA | 30.56 miles | Female 60+ | 1 |
| 11 | Roxana Lewis | Gardena, CA | 30.56 miles | Female 60+ | 2 |
| 13 | Joe Schrum | Steilicoom, W | 29.03 miles | Male, 40 -49 | 3 |
| 14 | Monte Pascua | Federal Way, | 27.5 miles | Male 50 – 59 | 1 |
| 14 | Susie Ro | Seattle, WA | 27.5 miles | Female, 40 – 49 | 2 |
| 14 | Nikki Todd | Steilicoom, W | 27.5 miles | Female, 40 – 49 | 3 |
| 17 | Linda Bondar | Seattle, WA | 25.98 miles | Female 60+ | 3 |
| 18 | Keith Hudson | Seattle, WA | 25.97 miles | Male 50 – 59 | 2 |
| 19 | Phyllis Welker | Tacoma, WA | 22.92 miles | Female 60+ | 4 |
| 1 | Thunderbolt | WA & BC | 35.14 miles | Team | 1 |
| Note: Where two runners in same age division finished same # of laps, lead placement was given to the runner that concluded their running first. | |||||
| Race Recap: | |||||
| A sunny warm, almost hot day for the run as summer heat was holding on till the very end . Everyone had a good day of running in the Park, with its variety of terrain, views, sun and shade. The cool lake was enjoyed for a plunge before the post race yummy meal catered by our friends from Silence-Heart-Nest Restaurant. That’s living! | |||||
| We were happy to have our friend Usika join us at the last moment. He was in Vancouver, BC on a business trip for Gandarva Loka Music Store and took a ride with our Canadian friends who came to help with the race. Usika and Andrew had a good time of it, finishing within a lap of each other…both set high mileage marks that transcended distance marks of the past two years. Diana Robinson set a new mileage mark for the women. It was s day of great effort, smiles and transcendence by everyone. | |||||
| Congratulations runners! The volunteers are thanking you over and over again as they had a great day out at the park with good food, company and pie as well. | |||||
| Thank you and see you next year! ~ Daulot & Stota Fountain, Directors | |||||
A wet and windy day from the word “Go!” But the counters, tents , the runners and the smiles stayed steady and consistent, and maybe even gained a little on the dark weather. Sun came out at race finish followed by awards, prizes and a sunny picnic with hot food. Thank you runners and all the volunteers…see you next year!
With Gratitude & Joy, Daulot & Stota Fountain
And here are the results from 2013:
| Overall Place | Name | City | Distance | Age Group | Age Place |
| 1 | Robert Bondurant | Chimicum, WA | 41.01 miles | Male, 40-49 | 1 |
| 2 | Ryne Melcher, | Vancouver, BC | 39.49 miles | Male, Open | 1 |
| 3 | Kristin Ohm-Pedersen | Vancouver, BC | 39.49 miles | Female, Open | 1 |
| 4 | Rupasi Young | Seattle, WA | 37.98 miles | Female, 50-51 | 1 |
| 5 | Sopan Tsekov | Sofia, Bulgaria | 36.46 miles | Male, Open | 2 |
| 6 | Jill Hudson | Seattle, WA | 36.46 miles | Female, 50-51 | 2 |
| 7 | Philip Riley | Bremerton, WA | 34.94 miles | Male, Open | 3 |
| 8 | Susie Ro | Seattle, WA | 34.94 miles | Female, 40-49 | 1 |
| 9 | Jackie Frederick | Olympia, WA | 34.94 miles | Female, 50-51 | 3 |
| 10 | Yuyudhan Hoppe | Minneapolis, MN | 33.42 miles | Male, 50-59 | 1 |
| 11 | Seth Elsheimer | Winter Park, FL | 33.42 miles | Male, 60-69 | 1 |
| 12 | Kate Van Houdt | Vashon, WA | 33.42 miles | Female, 40-49 | 2 |
| 13 | Steven Lazen | Seattle, WA | 28.86 miles | Male, Open | 4 |
| 14 | Janice Bondar | Seattle, WA | 28.86 miles | Female, 50-51 | 4 |
| 15 | Linda Bondar | Seattle, WA | 28.86 miles | Female, 60-69 | 1 |
| 16 | Nripatri Rupp | Vancouver, WA | 27.34 miles | Male, 40-49 | 2 |
| 17 | James Klarich | Wapota, WA | 27.34 miles | Male, 50-59 | 2 |
| 18 | Diana Robinson | Bellingham, WA | 27.34 miles | Female, 40-49 | 3 |
| 19 | Keith Hudson | Seattle, WA | 25.82 miles | Male, 50-59 | 3 |
| 20 | Yatkara Aleksapolsky | Vancouver, BC | 24.3 miles | Male, Open | 5 |
| 21 | Abanna Kalagian | Seattle, WA | 24.3 miles | Female, 60-69 | 2 |
| 22 | Mary Klarich | Wapato, WA | 16.71 miles | Female, 50-51 | 5 |
| Team Results | |||||
| 1 | Team “Dan” | Dan Watts, Daulot Fountain, Sulabha Wisniewski | 36.46 miles | Team | 1 |
A 1.24 loop thru Magnuson Park on lakeside, grassy hills, pavement, gravel, through the woods and finally cutting thru a 8' blackberry patch we cut specially for this run (with Park approval!). A perfect 72 degree, sunny and breezy day. 11 solid runners toed the line and all completed the 7 hour run with the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team's Rupasi Young taking first place overall.
Runners and volunteers alike are looking forward to the next run...still in the planning stages. Stay tuned!
(All photos by Daulot)
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SELF-TRANSCENDENCE 7-HOUR RACE RESULTS SEPTEMBER 23, 2012 MAGNUSON PARK 8AM-3PM SEATTLE, WA |
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Female, 40-49 |
Rupasi Young |
37.2 mi |
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Male, 60-69 |
Martin Bavuso |
33.5 mi |
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Sulabha Wisniewski, Yuyudhan Hoppe, Yatkara Aleksapolskyy |
42.2 mi |
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Female, 40-49 |
Hideko Opperman |
36.0 mi |
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Male, 60-69 |
Elmer Carlson |
21.1 mi |
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Males, 43, 56 |
Nripatri Rupp, Daulot Fountain |
37.2 mi |
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Female, 40-49 |
Nikki Todd |
27.3 mi |
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Female, 50-59 |
Jill Hudson |
34.8 mi |
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Male, 70 + |
Max Welker |
31.0 mi |
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Jackie Frederick |
32.24 mi |
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Abanna Kalagian |
26.2 mi |
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Female, 60-69 |
Linda Walter |
33.5 mi |
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Female, 60-69 |
Phyllis Welker |
26.2 mi |
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