Thirteen intrepid runners from nine countries burst from the starting line at 6:00am near Thomas Edison and Jamaica High Schools in Jamaica,Queens,NY to commence the 13th Annual Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race. The race lasts up to 51 days or more on the hard surface course which measures .5488 of a mile or 883.3 meters.Five-time winner and 8-time finisher Asprihahal Aalto,38, from Helsinki,Finland led the packs of runners circling the quiet neighborhood. Runners are allowed 18 hours per day to try and accumulate 60 miles or more, with the course closing at midnight each night. Twelve-time finisher and women’s champion Suprabha Beckjord ,53, the lone American,is attempting to finish all 13 editions. Light rain and mild temperatures are expected for Day 1.
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