Sri Chinmoy: My longest distance was 47 miles. I did it twice. Now I no longer do it but every year about 300 disciples of mine from all over come here on my birthday and run 47 miles. Being the spiritual father of the family, it gives me tremendous joy when I see my spiritual children run 47 miles. The number 47 is very important to because in 1947 India got its independence. With this we are celebrating our inner freedom.
The first 47 mile race on August 27th 1978
This was the 45th running of this race and there were 53 runners entered.
Registration
Pratyaya the race director
Start at midnight
Dhavala early
Ilvaka
A long night for everyone
Apaguha is the winner in a time of 6:01:12
Cliff is 2nd in a time of 6:43:48
A short interview
Abhinabha was 3rd in 6:58:54
A short Interview
“Just running for the beauty of the running”
Susan was the first girl in 7:38:26
A short interview
Agnieszka was the 2nd girl in a time of 7:40:59
A short interview
Jwalanta
Dhavala was 3rd girl in a time of 7:45:49
To the God-dreamer!
Victory
To the God-lover!
Victory
To the God-server!
Victory
To the God-fulfiller!
