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World Marathon Challenge

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Ultima Base / Cape Town / Perth / Dubai / Madrid / Fortaleza / Miami
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Race date in 116 days: Jan 30, 2027 Sat
City · Distance: Ultima Base / Cape Town / Perth / Dubai / Madrid / Fortaleza / Miami · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee: Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
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D-day as of Oct 6, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A race in which participants complete seven marathons on seven continents within 168 hours.

True to its name, "7 Marathons 7 Continents 7 Days," it is an extreme challenge in both travel and physical endurance.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1

LindasRunningAdventuresRan in 2019 · Finish time 36:47:28 (7 marathons total)

“Don’t look at each race as 26.2 miles.”

In 2019, the runner completed seven marathons on all seven continents, dealing with Antarctic cold and ice, recovery and meals while traveling, and bathroom issues in Miami. The runner stayed focused by breaking each distance into laps, and their total running time was 36 hours, 47 minutes, 28 seconds.

Read the original on LindasRunningAdventures

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

The World Marathon Challenge - 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Novo Runway, Ultima Base

The first start is at Ultima Base in Antarctica.

The event then travels through Cape Town in Africa, Perth in Australia, Dubai in Asia,

Madrid in Europe, and Fortaleza in South America before the final race in Miami, North America.

Each stage is the standard full marathon distance of 42.2 km, and the 168-hour clock starts when the first Antarctic marathon begins.

The combined running distance of the seven races is 183 miles.

The key to this event is managing not only the time in one course but also the travel between races.

International charter flights between continents, ground transport, customs,

and venue coordination are combined into one schedule, with medical staff, hydration, and recovery support provided throughout.

The event began in 2015, and 2027 will be its 10th edition.

The men's fastest average time is Michael Wardian's 2 hours 45 minutes 57 seconds,

and the women's fastest average time is Estefania Ripoll's 3 hours 18 minutes 30 seconds.

The format of consecutive races combined with intercontinental travel defines the character of the event.

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

There is no standard race expo; instead, it is replaced by a race director briefing in Cape Town and a departure briefing for Antarctica.
The first marathon starts at Ultima Base in Antarctica on 1/30.
Airfare to Cape Town and local accommodation are not included in Entry fee, so participants must arrange them themselves.
1/27 (Wed): deadline to arrive in Cape Town; 1/28 (Thu): race director briefing; 1/29 (Fri): pre-departure briefing for Antarctica

Gathering in Cape Town, South Africa

participants book their own accommodation and meeting location; the organizer-designated hotel has not been disclosed

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No information — not applicable; this is not a single-venue race

More details

All inter-continent travel between the 7 marathon stops is via a chartered flight organized directly by the event operator, not public transit

Stations & transport near the venue

This is the World Marathon Challenge —

7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 consecutive days,

starting on mainland Antarctica at Ultima Base and continuing through Cape Town, Perth, Dubai, Madrid, Fortaleza, and Miami.

There is no single race venue or local transit system relevant here: participants travel between continents on a single chartered aircraft included in the event package,

so local subway/IC-card information does not meaningfully apply to reaching the 'start line.'

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

When deciding whether to participate,

you should consider your fitness to complete seven 42.2 km races within 168 hours and your experience of running on consecutive days.

Entry fee costs $50,700 in 2027 and includes the seven marathons, international charter flights between continents, and support during the trip.

Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so you should also consider when to register.

During race week, first check the gear check and briefing provided by the event, then prepare your personal equipment for all seven stages.

Medical staff, hydration, and recovery support are included in the operation,

but the schedule involves charter flights, ground transport, and customs between each race.

The event starts at Ultima Base, so you need a travel plan for the first Antarctic stage.

You must then distribute your equipment and energy according to the sequence of Cape Town, Perth, Dubai, Madrid, Fortaleza, and Miami.

Times are local to Ultima Base / Cape Town / Perth / Dubai / Madrid / Fortaleza / Miami. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Ultima Base / Cape Town / Perth / Dubai / Madrid / Fortaleza / Miami with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Ultima Base / Cape Town / Perth / Dubai / Madrid / Fortaleza / Miami runners' room

FAQ

When does World Marathon Challenge 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, January 30, 2027 in Ultima Base / Cape Town / Perth / Dubai / Madrid / Fortaleza / Miami, United States.

How much is the World Marathon Challenge 2027 entry fee?

From $50,700, depending on the event and registration period.

What distances does World Marathon Challenge 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half.

Where does World Marathon Challenge 2027 start?

Novo Runway, Ultima Base.

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World Marathon Challenge

About World Marathon Challenge — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run