World Marathon Challenge

January 1, 2026 - January 8, 2026

The World Marathon Challenge is a logistical and physical challenge to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. In January 2026 competitors in individual and team competitions are scheduled to run the standard 42.2 km marathon distance in Antarctica, Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, South America and North America within 168 hours, or seven days. The clock starts when the first marathon begins in Antarctica.