The Peace Run is a global relay which promotes international friendship and understanding, founded by Sri Chinmoy.[1][2][3][4][5]
| Peace Run | |
|---|---|
 Logo | |
| Date | Annually |
| Location | Worldwide |
| Established | 1987 |
| Official site | Peace Run |
History
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In 1987, Sri Chinmoy, founded [1][5][6] a run for international friendship, the Peace Run. The Liberty Torch Run, a relay to mark America's bicentennial in 1976, was the forerunner to this race.[7][8] The Peace Run was initially held every two years and then annually. From 2005 to 2013 it was known under the name World Harmony Run. In June 2013 it returned to its previous name Peace Run.[9] The team of international runners carry a torch as a symbol of friendship. The Peace Run has taken place in more than 100 countries.[2] The aim of the torch run is to promote understanding and the harmonious relationship between the peoples of all nations, faiths and cultures.[10] The Peace Run is a grassroots event and the international team meet with dignitaries, mayors, community groups and schools inviting them to participate by holding the peace torch and by making a step towards a more harmonious world.[2][4] Past participants include Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela and Mikhail Gorbachev who supported the run and held the peace torch. Nine time Olympic Carl Lewis is a spokesman for the Peace Run.[11][12]
Song
editAn official theme song "Oneness-Home" was composed by Narada Michael Walden and recorded by Whitney Houston.[13][14]
Routes
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Some examples of routes or its parts:
- 2006 Uganda: Kampala - Jinja, Uganda
- 2007 Bulgaria, : Sofia - Montana, Bulgaria
- 2008 Indonesia, : Jakarta
- 2008 United States, : Mancos - Bluff, Utah and Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Hesperus, Colorado
- 2008 Poland, : Szczecin - Stargard Szczeciński - Koszalin - Słupsk - Kościerzyna - Wejherowo - Gdańsk
References
edit- ^ a b "Olympian receives World Harmony Run Torch-Bearer award". Business Standard. August 26, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ a b c "SOUTHGATE: World Harmony Run to come through Downriver this weekend". The News-Herald. July 24, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ "WORLD HARMONY RUN CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF RUNNING FOR PEACE". South-South News. August 23, 2012. Archived from the original on February 3, 2013. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ a b "Running for world harmony". Toledo Blade. June 26, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ a b "Worldwide torch relay reaches Cornwall". BBC. June 11, 2011. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ Hüttl, Horst (1998). Die Sri-Chinmoy-Bewegung. Wiener Verlag. pp. 210–212.
- ^ "Biography of Sri Chinmoy – Part 3". www.writespirit.net. Archived from the original on October 27, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ Oak Park welcomes runners, Page: 8, The World, August 11, 1976
- ^ "peacerun.org". June 10, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "World Harmony Run Picks Mankato For A Stop Along Their Route". KEYC-TV. June 16, 2012. Archived from the original on April 18, 2013. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ "Tributes from sportsmen". srichinmoy.org. Archived from the original on August 17, 2010. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
- ^ "Sudhahota Carl Lewis". peacerun.org. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
- ^ McG. Thomas Jr., Robert (April 22, 1987). "Scouting; One More Time: A Torch Relay". New York Times. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
- ^ "Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace and World Harmony Run". worldharmonyrun. April 27, 1987. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
External links
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- Peace Run Official site
- Video: Dr. Hepburn
- Video: WHR Australia