Don Choi

In 1980, San Francisco postal delivery worker Don Choi organized the first modern era six day race, on a track in Woodside, California. Don took part in the The New Astley Belt 6 Day Race in 1982.

Running Career

Don took part in several Sri Chinmoy races in New York including the 1000 mile races in 1985 & 1986. Don set the American record for 6 days at 511 miles in New York in 1984 in Flushing Meadow Park.

Resources

• The New Astley Belt 6 Day Race Part 1
• The Sri Chinmoy 1,000 Mile Race, 1985: Bios of Runners
• The 2nd Annual Sri Chinmoy 1,000 Mile Road Race, April 26 - May 11, 1986