1991 Peace Run for the United Nations (Lake Success to NY UN Hq. – 18.5 mil – Apr 07)

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On 7 April 1991, United Nations delegates and staff together with local runners participated in the Peace Run for the United Nations, a group relay run in support of the United Nations work for peace.

The 18.5-mile course began at Lake Success, Long Island, former site of United Nations headquarters, and ended at the current headquarters building in Manhattan.

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The event was co-sponsored by the Peace Meditation, the UNSRC Athletics Club and local running clubs.

 

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Appears in Meditation at the United Nations – 1992 Jan – Mar, Periodic Bulletin