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November 15–21, 2026

Pete Benson · The Great World Race

7 Marathons. 7 Continents. 7 Days.

Countdown to the first marathon

Countdown uses the previously supplied November 15, 11:45 AM Antarctica race time; verify the official start and time zone before sharing widely.

Meet Pete

Running with purpose.

After seven years of running and five years of marathons, Pete is taking on his biggest challenge yet: seven marathons across seven continents in seven days.

For Pete, this journey is about perseverance, faith, inspiring others to pursue bold goals, and making a difference in the world.

Pete celebrating a marathon finish
Pete receiving his Six Star World Marathon Majors medal
A remarkable milestone

From Six Stars to Seven Continents

After completing all six Abbott World Marathon Majors, Pete Benson is taking on another extraordinary challenge: seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.

Follow Pete around the world

Seven continents. One remarkable route.

Select a numbered stop on the map or choose a race below. The gold line traces Pete's journey in order; completed legs turn green when you add race results.

PETE'S GREAT WORLD RACE · NOVEMBER 2026

Map shows approximate geographic locations and travel sequence, not actual flight paths or marathon course tracks. Local clocks update automatically. Current weather refreshes automatically when connected to the internet. Remote locations may have limited accuracy. Course loops and starting elevations are shown from the supplied race schedule.

Race-day memories

Pete's Race Journal

Seven marathons, seven stories. Come back for finishing times, photographs, and updates from each continent.

A bigger purpose

Every mile matters.

Water is essential to every runner. For millions of people, access to clean water remains a daily challenge. Pete is supporting charity: water while taking on the Great World Race—turning a personal challenge into an opportunity to help others.

Support Pete’s Clean Water Mission

Share Pete's journey

Invite friends and family to follow his seven-marathon adventure.

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Weather data: Open-Meteo · Current modeled conditions, not official race-site observations