April 25, 2026 Live from the road

Raleigh - Southern Pines

Reported by Devashishu Torpy 52.0 mi

Another sunny day in North Carolina.

Who would like to run first?

I'll run!

Meanwhile, Arpan finds a place to get the RV fixed. Christian (left) and Brian (right) very kindly sort out the problem, refusing to take any money from us.

Akbota is flying like the wind.

Curious observers .....

The torch arrives at the Farmers Market in Sanford.

Kas is picking up scents from the Farmers Market.

Its strawberry season, so look your best.

This gentleman from the local press holds the torch.

Mac and Sue. Sue is the cousin of Prakhara, our Peace Run media coordinator.

Sean Young is a dog trainer. With him is the faithful Kas.

This lady is clogging. Clogging, like tap and jazz dance, is a uniquely American dance form. It incorporates elements of Irish jig, English step dancing, and African rhythms and high-kicking steps.

Some very lively music is provided by the River Ridge Bluegrass Band.

Kelly is one of the regular purveyors at the Farmers Market.

Time to run on.

Sixteen year old Conor holds the torch.

Natabara takes care of Conor's motorbike while Conor runs with us for a few hundred yards.

Salil conquers an uphill stretch.

Another day comes to a close.

Torch carried by
Arpan DeAngelo (United States), Devashishu Torpy (Great Britain), Erdenesaikhan Gankhuu (Mongolia), Erdenetsetseg Gankhuu (Mongolia), Harita Davies (New Zealand), Madina Daribayeva (Kazakhstan), Natabara Rollosson (United States), Rupasi Young (United States), Salil Wilson (Australia), Sarankhuu Jargal (Mongolia), Vasudha Deming (United States).  
Photographers
Devashishu Torpy, Erdenesaikhan Gankhuu, Erdenetsetseg Gankhuu, Harita Davies, Madina Daribayeva, Natabara Rollosson, Rupasi Young, Sarankhuu Jargal
The torch has travelled 52.0 mi from Raleigh to Southern Pines.

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