Bellevue REI to host ‘The Mount Everest of Ultramarathons’ Monday evening

REI in Bellevue will host 3100: Run & Become, “The Mount Everest of Ultramarathons” from 6-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23.

It is free to the public, however, there are only 28 available spots left.

The presenter Sopan Tzekov will share his personal experiences running the longest ultramarathon in the world the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race – called ‘The Mount Everest of ultramarathons’ by The New York Times. This is the longest certified footrace in the world.

The class will guide participants through a simple meditation exercise to inspire and help improve personal performance. The presentation will include inspirational teaser of an upcoming documentary featuring the “3100 mile race,” the “Native American Navajo runners from Arizona,” the “Japanese 1000-day marathon monks” and “African Bushman runners.”

The Bellevue REI is located at 410 116th Ave NE in Bellevue.

For more information, visit www.rei.com/event/3100-run-become-the-mount-everest-of-ultramarathons/bellevue/186939