PHOTO // Moldovan Radu Budan finishes second in 5,000-kilometer ultramarathon in New York
Ultramarathon runner Radu Budan, born in Moldova finished second in Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race held in New York, after covering approximately 5,000 kilometers in 46 days, 13 hours, 35 minutes, and 48 seconds. The achievement was recognized by representatives of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the United Nations, who attended the competition’s closing ceremony.
The race, considered one of the most difficult ultramarathon events in the world, requires participants to cover 3,100 miles, equivalent to approximately 4,989 kilometers. Participants run daily on a loop course and have a maximum of 52 days to complete the distance.
Radu Budan first took part in the competition in 2024, when he became the first Moldovan to complete the entire distance. He finished fifth that year, after 47 days, five hours, 58 minutes, and 18 seconds.
The athlete has also demonstrated his endurance in other international competitions. In May 2025, he finished third in the ten-day ultramarathon in Sofia, Bulgaria, covering a distance of 1,066.815 kilometers. In April 2026, he finished second in the ten-day race in New York, covering 1,054.442 kilometers.
Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race is an international ultramarathon competition considered the world’s longest certified foot race. Launched in 1997 by spiritual teacher, athlete, and writer Sri Chinmoy, the competition takes place in New York’s Queens borough, and participants must cover 3,100 miles (approximately 4,989 kilometers) within a maximum of 52 days.
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