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Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race

The world's longest certified road race: 3,100 miles around a measured city-block loop in Queens, with runners moving from 6:00 AM to midnight for up to 52 days.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

DateAug 30 - Oct 20, 2026
Location🇺🇸 Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
FormatFixed-Distance
TerrainRoad
RegionNorth America
Distance3,100 mi
Elevation gainAbout 17,750 m of total gain over a full 3,100-mile finish.
Cutoff52 days. Finishers need to average about 59.6 miles / 95.9 km per day.
StartDaily 6:00 AM; the course closes each night at midnight.
Field sizeLimited invitational field, usually around 10 to 15 selected runners.
HighlightsWorld's Longest Certified Road Race, 52-Day Limit

Course & Terrain

Certified 0.5488-mile road loop around one city block in Jamaica, Queens.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

  • 5,649-plus laps of a Queens city-block loop
  • Daily rhythm from morning through midnight
  • Option to continue toward 5,000 km after finishing 3,100 miles

The course is almost flat and extremely repetitive, so the main stress is cumulative impact, foot management, and maintaining attention over thousands of laps.

The race spans late summer into autumn in New York City, so runners should plan for heat, humidity, rain, cooler nights, and changing daylight.

Entry & Logistics

QualificationEntrants are selected by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team based on previous ultrarunning achievements and ability to complete the distance.
Support modelLoop-based aid with a staffed counting station, vegetarian meals, snacks, fluids, and rest space close to the course.
Crew / pacersPersonal helpers are strongly encouraged because the race lasts up to 52 days.
Logistics noteThis is closer to a multi-week expedition than a normal race weekend. Housing, helpers, recovery space, and daily routines matter as much as running fitness.

Why This Race Matters

Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Best Fit

  • Experienced multi-day runners who already know how they respond to long sleep-restricted efforts
  • Athletes who can thrive on a small repetitive loop and a fixed daily routine
  • Runners with strong crew/helper support for several weeks

Planning Notes

  • Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
  • Flat, repetitive surfaces make pacing simple but increase repetitive-load stress. Rotate shoes and schedule foot checks before problems become visible.
  • This is not marked as a beginner-friendly event. Confirm qualification standards, support rules, and registration requirements before building a season around it.
  • A missed daily mileage average becomes very hard to recover late in the race
  • The mental load of the same city block can be as decisive as the physical distance
  • Entry is highly selective rather than open-registration

Event FAQs

How far do runners need to average each day at the 3100 Mile Race?

To finish 3,100 miles inside 52 days, runners need roughly 59.6 miles per day.

Is the 3100 Mile Race open to anyone?

No. The race uses a limited selection process, with entrants chosen based on previous achievements and suitability for the distance.

Sources

  1. Official 3100 Mile Race page — https://3100.srichinmoyraces.org/
  2. Multiday Running event directory data, last reviewed June 2026.