Grahak Wins 3100 Mile Self-Transcendence Race
Grahak Cunningham of Perth, Australia, finished first in the 2012 edition of the 3100 Mile Self-Transcendence Race. Despite four heat waves and other difficulties, Grahak ran the fourth fastest performance in the sixteen year history of the race today, covering the 3100 mile distance in 43 days,10 hours, 36 minutes and 39 seconds.

photo: Utpal
For the 3100 mile race, Grahak averaged 71.363 miles /114.848 kilometers per day. He becomes the third man in history to average over 70 miles for the duration of the race. The 35 year old has run the race four times now, with each one faster than his previous effort.

Grahak at 2000 miles

photo Jowan
Grahak with Sri Chinmoy, the founder of the race, in the 2007 edition.
Related- Grahak's blog - an insight into the pain and experiences of the race
- Blog post at Perfection Journey.org
- 3100 Mile Race results at Sri Chinmoy Races
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