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World Marathon Challenge^®

7 Marathons 7 Continents 7 Days^®

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7 Marathons

Competitors must run seven 42.2 km (standard distance) marathons.

7 Days

Competitors must complete all marathon within 7 days or 168 hours.

7 Continents

Antarctica, Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, South and North America.

Welcome to the 2026 World Marathon Challenge^®

about the event

The World Marathon Challenge® is an amazing logistical and physical challenge to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days, or 168 hours.

Locations

Ultima

Antarctica

Cape Town

Africa

Perth

Australia

Dubai

Asia

Madrid

Europe

FORTALEZA

South america

miami

North america

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records

Fastest Avg. (Men):
Michael Wardian, 2h 45m 57s

Fastest Avg. (Women):
Estefania Ripoll, 3h 18m 30s

Shortest Duration (Women):
Tomomi Bitoh, 5d 19h 7m

First Blind Athlete:
Sinead Kane

Oldest Women:
Lisa and Molly, 68 years old

Oldest Man:
Dan Little, 80 years old

Fastest Brothers:
Robert & Charles

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777 World Marathon Challenge

ARE YOU BUILT FOR THIS?

There's only one way to find out.

Cheers to All Finishers Since 2015!

The Intercontinental Marathon Club®

As of February 6 2025, there are 244 members, 175 men and 69 women, who have run 7 marathons in the World Marathon Challenge.

Find out who they are

about the Organizer

Discover New Worlds Within & Beyond

The mission of Runbuk® is to help you explore the world through running. From deep inside Antarctica to the top of the world at the North Pole, or anywhere between, Runbuk can be found.

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