These videos give a brief glimpse into the unique 3100 Mile Self Transcendence Race. They were taken by Utpal Marshall during the 2006 and 2007 edition.
Self Transcendence 3100 Mile Race Part 1
“On a cool June 11th morning, the longest foot race in the World started in New York City. A record 15 runners from 10 countries entered the event, which is being held for the tenth time. Participants have 51 days to complete the distance. Circling a large city block in Queens, they can run from 6 in the morning until midnight each night….”
Video by: Utpal Marshall. Originally published Sri Chinmoy TV
3100 Mile Self Transcendence Race part 2
Another video, one month into the race; most runners have now completed the first 2,000 miles. Over half way and still a 1,100 miles to run.
3100 Mile Self Transcendence Race part 3
A video taken after another day in the life of an extraordinary race.
3100 Mile Self Transcendence Race Part 4
Interview with Runners from 2007 Edition
“The longest race in the world can never be frozen in time, too much is happening within the runners themselves and on the course. One can try however to give people, who are unable to come and see for themselves, at least a little glimpse of the experiences the runners are having and what the day is like here in New York…”
Videos by Utpal Marshall.
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