Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
Date	Aug 30 - Oct 20, 2026
Location	🇺🇸 Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Format	Fixed-Distance
Terrain	Road
Region	North America
Distance	3,100 mi
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.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and fees	Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.
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.
Logistics note	This 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.
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.
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.

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 in June 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

Official 3100 Mile Race page — https://3100.srichinmoyraces.org/
Multiday Running event directory review scope: June 2026.