South Elmwood in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007)
Dreamer of Peace
Founder of the World Harmony Run
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Peace • Religion & Religious Structures • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.
Location. 41° 46.425′ N, 71° 24.738′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in South Elmwood. It is on F.C. Green Memorial Boulevard, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 Edgewood Blvd, Providence RI 02905, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Narragansett Bay. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roger Williams Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bear Ground (approx. 0.6 miles away); Carousel (approx.
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Also see . . . Peace Run [Wikipedia article]. At the time that the statue was erected, the event was known as the World Harmony Run. It has since been renamed the Peace Run.
History(Submitted on September 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
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 grassrootsevent 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
