Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race Referenced in "World's Ultimate Running Races"

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Rupantar has been the race director of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team since 1985, having been asked by Sri Chinmoy to serve in that capacity. As well as working on the big races the US Marathon Team organise each year - the 3100 Mile Race and the Six and 10 Day Race - he also spends a considerable amount of time archiving the Marathon Team's 40 year history on this website.

"World's Ultimate Running Races" is published by HarperCollins and presents "500 races, 101 Countries, Choose your adventure". The Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race is referenced twice in the book: pages 6 and 193.

The book offers to the adventurer in us a seemingly unlimited opportunity for self-transcendence. I love this book as it shows that the human spirit is truly unlimited, if just given the opportunity. And these 500 races present many opportunities.

Rupantar

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One of the most insightful and revealing stories about the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3,100-Mile Race appeared on the home page of the prestigious BBC.COM this past Friday, June 21. Including interviews with past and present runners, the article gives the reader a runner's insight into why anyone would want to run for 52 days around a New York City block, and what the experience is like for these pioneer ultra runners.

The article is written by long time reporter Justin Goulding of BBC Sports, under the Sport Insight section.

From the article: "It is a race so long that runners need a haircut during it. They can get through 20 pairs of shoes. They run more than two marathons a day. For almost two months. On five hours of sleep a night."

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Welcome to the 23rd Annual Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race. Called 'The Mount Everest of ultramarathons' by The New York Times, this is the longest certified footrace in the world. It attracts athletes from around the world who want to test themselves against this daunting distance, transcend their own previous capacity, and participate in a great adventure. Along the way, they may also set new world records and gain spiritual insights.

Athletes are able to test themselves in a format unlike any other ultra-marathon event. In order to meet their goal of 3100 miles in 52 days, they must log an average of 59.6 miles 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. View 2019 runner list »

Media articles from previous years:
BBC.COM , The New York Times: • Sports Illustrated: • The Times of London • The Wall Street Journal • The Washington Post • Harpers Magazine • Outside Magazine • More media articles »