Join an international field of runners from over 30 countries!
The Fifteenth Annual Sri Chinmoy Marathon (previously called the Self-Transcendence Marathon) takes place at beautiful Rockland Lake State Park in Valley Cottage, New York - less than 30 minutes drive from New York City. Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in conjunction with the New York State Parks System.
Course Info:
** This race can be used as a Boston Qualifier **.
A picturesque and flat, fast loop around Rockland Lake (just under 9 loops = Marathon). USATF certified course NY11051JG. 7 hour cut-off for all participants, early starts NOT allowed.
Amenities:
Well-stocked aid stations every mile, free T-shirts and delicious post-race vegetarian buffet for all participants, medical tent and post-race massage available, medals for all finishers. Photographs of all finishers will be available as a free download on our website within 2 weeks of the race.
Awards:
Male and Female: Top 7: under 50, top 3: 50-59, top 2: 60-69, Top 1: 70 and over. Awards ceremony at 12:15 PM on race day.
Registration and Fees:
Register on this website (processing fee applies) or download race entry form at us.srichinmoyraces.org.
$50 before July 31, $60 before August 20. Entries received after August 20 will NOT be accepted. NO RACE DAY ENTRIES.
Race number pickup: 6:00 AM on race day (Thursday, August 25th). NO RACE DAY ENTRIES
Driving Directions:
From New York City via NY State Thruway (Rt I-87): Take I- 87 over Tappan Zee Bridge. Take exit 11. Go to traffic light and make left onto Route 9W north. The park is 2.25 miles on right. Follow signs to Marathon Start/Finish area, near Parking Field 5.
From Northern New Jersey and points south of NYC: Head towards George Washington Bridge. Take Palisades Interstate Parkway North to Exit 4. Take a right onto 9W north. Follow approximately 12 miles to Park.
From Southeast and Southern New Jersey: Take Garden State Parkway north to NY State Thruway south to Exit 11. Make a left onto Rt. 59 east. Make a left at next light onto Rt. 9W north. Park is 2.25 miles on right.