1995 Peace Run for the UN (Lake Success to NY UN Hq. – 18.5 mil) – Apr 01
Filed under Peace walk/run for UN | Sport & Athletics | UN AnniversariesOn 1 April 1995, 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.
The event was co-sponsored by the Peace Meditation, the UNSRC Athletics Club? and local running clubs.
Sri Chinmoy was present for the final Ceremony on the UN Plaza each runner or supporter was presented with a small ribbon book mark to commemorate the event. (white ribbon to right)
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