The World Harmony Run is organized by an international network of volunteers inspired by the vision of its founder, Sri Chinmoy, for a better world. Coordinators in each country partner locally with schools, community groups, sporting organizations, city and state government departments to bring the run to the community as a service encouraging international friendship and understanding.

The World Harmony Run relay teams in each participating country are comprised of volunteer runners from all walks of life, who have dedicated their time and energy to bring the Run to communities around the globe.

Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel hold the torch with World Harmony Run founder Sri Chinmoy

The World Harmony Run was founded in 1987 by Sri Chinmoy to give dynamic expression to humanity's deep need for world harmony and oneness. Sri Chinmoy won international acclaim for his numerous initiatives to unite people from many cultures and walks of life to work for a more fulfilling world. An athlete, philosopher, artist and poet, Sri Chinmoy, who passed away in October 2007, dedicated his life to advancing the ideals of world harmony and oneness.