Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3,100 Mile Race

The longest certified foot-race in the world. Since 1997, athletes have been able to test themselves in a format unlike any other ultra-marathon event. In order to meet their goal of 3100 miles (4989km) in 52 days, they must log an average of 59.6 miles (95.9 km) per day. The runners begin at 6 a.m. and run for extended periods throughout the day, taking breaks as needed. If they want to, they can continue as late as 12 midnight when the course closes for the night. The course is a 0.5488-mile loop around a city block in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA