Many runners set their sights on completing a marathon as an ultimate accomplishment, but some runners prefer to take it farther, running races of 50 or even 100 miles. According to the website UltraRunning, ultrarunning is defined as running distances longer than the 26.2-mile marathon. Ultrarunners in New York City are in good company, as they can choose from a variety of ultrarunning clubs and events in the area.
SRI Chinmoy Marathon Team
SRI Chinmoy Marathon Team is the world's largest organizer of ultrarunning events, hosting several international events, as well as ultraraces in the New York area. The club hosts the annual Six- and Ten-Day races in New York, as well as the 3,100 Mile Self-Transcendence race, the longest certified road race in the world, held annually in New York between June and August. In the Self-Transcendence race, ultrarunners complete 3,100 miles in 52 days. The club, founded by spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy, promotes self-reflection through running.
SRI Chinmoy Marathon Team
600 E 125th St.
New York, NY
718-297-2556
srichinmoyraces.org
Broadway Ultra Society
Broadway Ultra Society is a New York City ultrarunning club founded in 1977 that hosts ultrarunning events in the New York City area. Membership is open to all ultrarunners and costs $10 for individuals and $15 for couples as of 2010. BUS offers ultrarunning races such as the Queens 50K, or 31.07 miles, at Alley Pond Park in Queens; the Joe Kleinerman 12-Hour Run at Crocheron Park in Queens; the Trail Mix-up 6-Hour Run in Forest Park, Queens; and several 50-mile races.
Broadway Ultra Society
P.O. Box 1239
Long Island City, NY 11101
newyorkultrarunning.org/broadwayultrasite.htm
Greater Long Island Running Club
Greater Long Island Running Club is the largest running club on New York's Long Island. The club includes a wide range of members of all ages and running backgrounds, including ultrarunners. GLIRC hosts several races throughout the year, including the Greenbelt 50K Trail Run and the 6-hour 60th birthday run to honor runners born in 1950. Membership is $25 for individuals and $30 for families as of 2010. Membership benefits include a free subscription to the "Footnotes" monthly magazine, reduced entry fees to club-sponsored races and free entry to select races.
Greater Long Island Running Club
101 Dupont St.
Suite 24
Plainview, NY 11803
516-349-7646
glirc.org/index.php
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