Sri Chinmoy 700 mile Race

The 700 mile race was part of the Sri Chinmoy Ultra Trio. A challenging set of races that tested a runners capacity.

The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team offered one of the world's most unique and difficult endurance events, the Self-Transcendence Ultra Trio. Taking place over 19 days the event encompassed three races comprising 700 miles, 1000 miles and 1300 miles.

• Race used a one mile loop, in a style known as 'go as you please' in Flushing Meadow, Queens New York.
• Runners must use patience, perseverance and common sense, often running close to injury and foregoing sleep in order to attain their daily miles.
• All services are provided trackside, including food, medical assistance, showers and lapcounting.
• The competitors sleep in tents and share the road for up to 20 hours a day. The 700 mile race requires a mere 58 miles per day - the smallest of the three events.!

• Self-Transcendence 700 mile race
• Course: 1 mile loop of asphalt paths and park roads
• RD: Rupantar LaRusso

• Last held in 2004

Source

• Sahishnu Szczesiul - History of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team Ultra Trio (2004)

Website

• Sri Chinmoy Races