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Established 2015
9 Editions
The Authentic 777™
Press & Media
7 MARATHONS
7 CONTINENTS
7 DAYS®
Press resource for journalists and broadcasters covering the World Marathon Challenge® - the authentic 7 Marathons 7 Continents 7 Days®. A Runbuk event. Established 2015.
Fast Facts
By the numbers.
183
Miles Run
23,600
Miles Travelled
7
Continents
168
Hour Race Clock
48
COUNTRIES & TERRITORIES have been REPRESENTED
292
GLOBAL FINISHERS SINCE 2015
Media Kit
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Heritage
9 Editions.
The Authentic 777 Challenge.
The World The World Marathon Challenge® has produced 9 editions since 2015. The next editon will be the 10th edition in Jan/Feb 2027.
2015
Inaugural
Champions of the first edition: David Gething & Marianna Zaikova.
2016
First US Woman
Becca Pizzi becomes first US woman to complete the 777.
2017
Men's Record
Michael Wardian sets fastest average: 2:45:57 per marathon.
2018
Global Attention
777 Challenge gains international recognition.
2019
Women's Record
Susannah Gill: 3:28:09 women's average-time record.
2020
First Woman Overall
Kristina Schou Madsen wins outright: 3:25:57 average.
2023
new momentum
Global momentum renewed post-pandemic.
2025
Records Fall
Estefanía Ünzu Ripoll & Tomomi Bitoh set new women's marks.
2026
9th Edition
Wardian & Reed champions. Oldest woman finisher: age 70.
2027
10th Edition
Jan 30 – Feb 5, 2027. Antarctica to Miami.
1,000+mentions.
Since 2015.
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50+ countries · 9 editions · One original event
Imagery
From every continent.
01 / Antarctica
02 / Cape Town
03 / Perth
04 / Dubai
05 / Madrid
06 / Fortaleza
07 / Miami
Organized by RunBuk
Delivered by Team Runbuk.
The World Marathon Challenge® is operated by Runbuk, a specialist team that designs, builds and runs world-class endurance events on every continent.
01
Race Management
Race direction, course certification, timing, results, and athlete operations across all seven legs.
02
Global Logistics
Charter aviation, ground transport, customs, and venue coordination across seven continents in 168 hours.
03
Medical & Performance
On-site medical teams, hydration, recovery support, and coordination across all seven continents.
04
Media & Broadcast
In-house photo, video, and press operations. Handles accreditation, b-roll, embeds, and live story feeds.
05
Athlete Services
Briefings, gear check, and around-the-clock support for every competitor throughout the event.
For interviews with named team leads, race management, logistics, medical, or media, contact the press desk below.
Media inquiries are handled directly
by the Runbuk team.