Results: 2026
| Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Andrea Marcato (Italy) | 45 days 03:11:28 |
| Second finisher | Radu Budan (Moldova) | 46 days 10:59:38 |
| Third finisher | Lo Wei Ming (Taiwan) | 48 days 16:04:48 |
| Women — first finisher (fourth overall) | Annabel Hepworth (Australia) | 49 days 09:03:02 |
| Fifth finisher | Vasu Duzhiy (Russia) | 50 days 13:14:53 |
5 of 9 starters finished.
The organizer confirms that the race closed on October 19, one day before the advertised limit. Five runners completed 3,100 miles. The other four were classified by distance: Nayaja Perugini 2,862.1 miles, Nina Yang Huang-Lan 2,529.7, Stutisheel Lebedev 2,306.5 and Ananda-Lahari Zuscin 2,296.1. Vasu’s finish was his 14th. Annabel subsequently completed 5,000 km in 50 days 03:38:47, which the organizer reports as an Australian women’s best.
Source: Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team — Day 51 report and final 2026 classification, October 20. Checked October 20, 2026.
Event Overview
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.
| Date | Aug 30 - Oct 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Format | Fixed-Distance |
| Terrain | Road |
| Region | North America |
| Distance / duration | 3,100 mi |
| State / area | New York (NY) |
| Course model | Loop |
| Edition note | The race ended on October 19 when Vasu Duzhiy became the fifth and final 3,100-mile finisher. The organizer published the final classification on October 20; the original October 20 limit was not needed. |
| Elevation gain | About 17,750 m of total gain over a full 3,100-mile finish. |
| Cutoff | 52 days. Finishers need to average about 59.6 miles / 95.9 km per day. |
| Start | Daily 6:00 AM; the course closes each night at midnight. |
| Field size | Limited invitational field, usually around 10 to 15 selected runners. |
| Highlights | World'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.
Format & Support (as run)
| Qualification | Entrants are selected by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team based on previous ultrarunning achievements and ability to complete the distance. |
|---|---|
| Support model | Loop-based aid with a staffed counting station, vegetarian meals, snacks, fluids, and rest space close to the course. |
| Crew / pacers | Personal helpers are strongly encouraged because the race lasts up to 52 days. |
Why This Race Matters
Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras where most of the field runs through the night. 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.
Preparing for a Race Like Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race
The fixed-distance race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- Walking strategy for ultramarathons: When and how to walk by terrain, effort and cutoffs.
- Crew and aid-station strategy: Crew tables, aid stops, drop bags and runner preferences.
- Hydration and sodium for ultramarathons: Fluid, sodium, thirst, sweat rate and hyponatremia risk.
- Tapering for ultramarathons: Plan the taper and race week around your own recovery.
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.
- Repetitive surfaces can expose fit, friction, and loading problems. Check in when symptoms or conditions change, and use only footwear already tested for the course.
- The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
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.
Related Preparation
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Open the Fixed-Distance format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated October 12, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official 3100 Mile Race page, live scoreboard and daily results — https://3100.srichinmoyraces.org/
- Organizer's 2026 daily race reports — https://3100.srichinmoyraces.org/main-3100/previous-results/2026
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 12, 2026.