Peace Run
{{Short description|Global relay}}
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The Peace Run is a global relay which promotes international friendship and understanding, founded by Sri Chinmoy.
History
File:World-harmony-run-pavitrata.jpg at WHR]]
In 1987, Sri Chinmoy, founded 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. 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. The team of international runners carry a torch as a symbol of friendship. The Peace Run has taken place in more than 100 countries. The aim of the torch run is to promote understanding and the harmonious relationship between the peoples of all nations, faiths and cultures. 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. 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.
Song
An official theme song "Oneness-Home" was composed by Narada Michael Walden and recorded by Whitney Houston.
Routes
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
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{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/olympian-receives-world-harmony-run-torch-bearer-award/48342/ |title= Olympian receives World Harmony Run Torch-Bearer award |date=August 26, 2012 |publisher=Business Standard|access-date=December 27, 2012}}
{{cite web|url=http://thenewsherald.com/articles/2012/07/24/news/doc500ee647a362c365372396.txt |title= SOUTHGATE: World Harmony Run to come through Downriver this weekend |date=July 24, 2012|publisher=The News-Herald |access-date=December 27, 2012}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-13973385 |title= Worldwide torch relay reaches Cornwall |date=June 11, 2011 |publisher=BBC |access-date=December 27, 2012}}
{{cite web |url=http://www.keyc.tv/story/19030518/world-harmony-run-picks-mankato-for-a-stop-along-thier-tour |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130418212011/http://www.keyc.tv/story/19030518/world-harmony-run-picks-mankato-for-a-stop-along-thier-tour |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 18, 2013 |title=World Harmony Run Picks Mankato For A Stop Along Their Route |date=June 16, 2012 |publisher=KEYC-TV |access-date=December 27, 2012 }}
{{cite web|url=http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2012/07/29/Running-for-world-harmony.html |title= Running for world harmony |date=June 26, 2012 |publisher=Toledo Blade|access-date=December 27, 2012}}
{{citation|title=Oak Park welcomes runners |date= August 11, 1976|publisher=Page: 8, The World}}
{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1987/04/22/sports/scouting-one-more-time-a-torch-relay.html|title=Scouting; One More Time: A Torch Relay|last=McG. Thomas Jr.|first=Robert|date=April 22, 1987|work=New York Times|access-date=June 16, 2014}}
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External links
{{commons category|Peace Run}}
- [http://www.peacerun.org Peace Run] Official site
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGsXXWWFdGY Video: Dr. Hepburn]
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52_mlLq1gaA Video: WHR Australia]