The Peace Run is a global relay which promotes international friendship and understanding, founded by Sri Chinmoy.

The Liberty Torch Run, a relay to mark America's bicentennial in 1976, was the forerunner to this race.

[2] The aim of the torch run is to promote understanding and the harmonious relationship between the peoples of all nations, faiths and cultures.

[2][4] Past participants include Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela and Mikhail Gorbachev who supported the run and held the peace torch.

[11][12] An official theme song "Oneness-Home" was composed by Narada Michael Walden and recorded by Whitney Houston.