Epic Feats of Self Transcendence
The 2011 edition of the Self-Transcendence 3100 race recently finished, with the ten runners completing a total of 29,517 miles.
There were eight runners who finished the 3100 mile race in the allotted time frame of 54 days. The total mileage of the 10 runners (29,517) is equivalent to running around the world + another 4,500 miles.
Sarvagata finishes his first race in first place, with a very impressive time of 44 days, 13:38:52
The race continues whatever the weather. (Photo Alakananda)
Record temperatures made life difficult for the runners in the race. (photo Prabhakar)
(Surasa finishes - Photo Arpan)
Surasa becomes the 2nd woman to finish the race. She finished on the last scheduled day.
The race was founded by Sri Chinmoy, who used to regularly visit the race. Photo Utpal
This is from a previous edition of the race, where Sri Chinmoy is giving a birthday cake to one of the participants, Atmavir.
Final Results
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- 3100 Mile Race at Sri Chinmoy Races
- Final race report by Utpal at Perfection Journey
- Many Faces of the 3100 Mile Race
Stories
First-hand experiences of meditation and spirituality.
In the Whirlwind of Life
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
“Where there is heart, always there is a way.”
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
My Life with Sri Chinmoy: a book
Tejvan Pettinger Oxford, United Kingdom
Spiritual Friends
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
Meeting Sri Chinmoy for the first time
Janaka Spence Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I just knew from the moment I saw him
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
All I needed was the Supreme, and I would always win
Pragati Pascale New York, United States
Is it unspiritual to care about winning?
Tejvan Pettinger Oxford, United Kingdom
Sri Chinmoy's opening meditation at the Parliament of World Religions
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
I felt a bell ringing in my heart
Charana Evans Cardiff, Wales
If a wish comes from the soul, it will be granted
Kamalakanta Nieves New York, United States
My inner calling
Purnakama Rajna Winnipeg, Canada
Running for Peace
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New ZealandSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Breaking Guinness records
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
My typical day
Pranlobha Kalagian Seattle, United States
How I got my spiritual name
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
What is it like on the Peace Run?
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
Beginnings of a spiritual journey
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
Love, devotion and surrender
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States

