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Registration is a simple two-step process:
1. Agree to the Terms & Conditions and complete the Registration Form below.
2. Pay the full entry fee or the first installment.
Please print this page and retain for your records.
The World Marathon Challenge® offers the opportunity to run 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days.
DATE ACTIVITY
Jan 27 Arrival at Cape Town
Jan 28 Race Director Briefing
Jan 29 Pre-Departure Briefing
Jan 30 Marathon in Antarctica
Jan 31 Marathon in Cape Town
Feb 1 Marathon in Perth
Feb 2 Marathon in Dubai
Feb 3 Marathon in Madrid
Feb 4 Marathon in Fortaleza
Feb 5 Marathon in Miami
DATE ACTIVITY
Jan 26 Arrival at Cape Town
Jan 27 Race Director Briefing
Jan 28 Pre-Departure Briefing
Jan 29 Marathon in Antarctica
Jan 30 Marathon in Cape Town
Jan 31 Marathon in Perth
Feb 1 Marathon in Dubai
Feb 2 Marathon in Madrid
Feb 3 Marathon in Fortaleza
Feb 4 Marathon in Miami
*Every effort will be made to keep to the scheduled departure and end date, but all flights are subject to weather, aircraft serviceability and local conditions.
2027 Edition: A one-time payment of $50,700 USD is required to secure your place in the race.
2028 Edition : A one-time payment of $51,600 USD is accepted to secure your place in the race. Alternatively, you may reserve your place with a $17,600 USD deposit, followed by two additional installment payments of $17,600 USD each, due by January 30, 2027, and June 30, 2027, respectively. The total fee under the installment plan is $52,800 USD.
The entry fee includes:
*Please note: The entry fee does NOT include flights from your homeland to Cape Town, accommodation in Cape Town, or your flight home from Miami at the end of the Challenge. Participants are also responsible for their own food outside of charter flights.
All participants should be in excellent health and capable of completing the World Marathon Challenge® and have appropriate clothing including antarctic wear. Please consult with your doctor before entering the World Marathon Challenge®.
Should the cost of fuel to Runbuk (including, without limitation, any fuel price increase surcharge charged to Runbuk by its logistics provider) increase by more than 5% between the date falling ten (10) months prior to the actual date of departure of the World Marathon Challenge and the actual date of departure, Runbuk shall be entitled to charge each participant a fuel price increase surcharge. Such surcharge shall apply equally to all participants regardless of their individual registration dates, shall be passed through on a pro-rata basis, and shall not exceed the corresponding amount charged to Runbuk by its logistics provider.
The preferred method of payment is by bank wire transfer. Please contact Oliver Wang at oliver@runbuk.com for the relevant bank details. All bank transfer costs should be paid by the sender.
For the 2027 race:
For the 2028 race:
No visa is required for Antarctica. However, participants must have a valid passport that remains valid beyond their date of return (in some cases, passports are required to be valid for at least six months beyond the date of return), and they must obtain the appropriate visa documents (if required by their nationality) for all other destinations on the trip: South Africa, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Spain, Brazil, and the USA. The organizers will assist in providing any necessary supporting documentation for visas upon request. Participants will also need to adhere to health policies regarding COVID-19 or other infectious diseases for each destination, which may include providing vaccination certificates and PCR test results.
Please note: It is recommended to obtain trip cancellation insurance in case you need to cancel your trip through unforeseen circumstances. In the event of withdrawal by a participant, however, every effort will be made to find a replacement competitor rather than charge any fee. A withdrawing competitor may also directly transfer his or her place to another person, but we will not undertake to transfer your entry to a future year.It is recommended to obtain trip cancellation insurance in case you need to cancel your trip through unforeseen circumstances. In the event of withdrawal by a participant, however, every effort will be made to find a replacement competitor rather than charge any fee. A withdrawing competitor may also directly transfer his or her place to another person, but we will not undertake to transfer your entry to a future year.
Each participant is responsible for their own insurance to cover trip cancellation and interruption. For example, you may get injured and need to cancel your trip. Furthermore, weather-related delays and other delays can occur in such an extreme environment and the organizers cannot be held responsible for such disruption.
Participants are also responsible for arranging their own medical insurance, including coverage for medical emergencies. While policies vary by country, providers like WorldTrips (with the "Adventure Sports" add-ons) may offer suitable coverage. Research thoroughly to match your needs..
There are limits to how much baggage each participant can bring. The baggage allowance traveling to Antarctica is 25kg. The standard business class baggage allowance is 2 x 23kg.
I understand that during the World Marathon Challenge® or in related activities, I may be photographed, filmed, and/or videotaped. I agree to allow my name, photo, video or film likeness to be used for any legitimate promotional purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers and assigns.
I certify that I will have adequate insurance to cover unanticipated trip cancellation /interruption, and any injury or damage that may occur on the trip, or which I may suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself and do not hold the organizers responsible for same.
I acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in the World Marathon Challenge® and that I have carefully read and understand the description, terms, conditions and recommendations of the expedition. I am participating in this trip with full knowledge of the hazards involved in such an endeavor. I also realize that the dates of the trip and locations may change from those specified on this form.
I also understand that Runbuk, Inc. works with a specialist polar logistics company in the organization of the marathon in Antarctica and that I may be required to complete their standard polar travel forms and agree to their conditions.
I understand that Antarctica is the most remote and one of the most inhospitable and undeveloped regions of the planet. Logistics problems are enormous, the weather ferocious and unpredictable. Delays of days or even weeks must be anticipated.
I understand that the risks of traveling and competing in the Antarctic include, without limitation, extreme weather conditions can change rapidly and without warning; that temperatures in January in Antarctica can fall below -40 degrees Celsius, with wind chills even lower; that bad weather and aircraft malfunction could strand the expedition for many days; that prolonged exposure to the Antarctic environment can even cause loss of fingers, toes, and body parts due to frostbite, or loss of life due to hypothermia, dehydration and other means.
Furthermore I understand that participating in physical activities such as running in the Antarctic area may, in a worst-case scenario, place me at risk of death from the frigid conditions. I fully understand that I am in a remote region devoid of many medical supplies and facilities, as well as rapid evacuation capabilities.
In consideration of being permitted to participate in this trip, I fully assume responsibility upon myself for such bodily, mental, and financial injuries caused by, but not limited to various surface transportation, accidents, aircraft malfunctions, hazards of traveling in the Antarctic environment, forces of nature, civil unrest, terrorism, and other perils. I freely assume these and all other risks inherent in this Antarctic Expedition, in exchange for the thrill and adventure of traveling to Antarctica.
Furthermore, I understand that I will undoubtedly suffer from a combination of marathon fatigue, jet lag and sleep deprivation as the event progresses onto the other six continents, all of which may have adverse consequences on my health. The impact of wide temperature fluctuations will also be a factor in impacting my health, with a possible variation of 50 Degrees Celsius at minimum. I fully assume responsibility upon myself for these potential adverse health impacts as well as any bodily, mental, and financial injuries caused by, but not limited to various surface transportation, accidents, aircraft malfunctions, hazards of traveling, forces of nature, delays, civil unrest, terrorism, theft, and other perils.
In addition, I am aware that the exact marathon locations and dates may change from those currently outlined in the itinerary.
I understand the World Marathon Challenge is unique and without comparison to other logistical and physical challenges and there is a real risk the event may not conclude within seven days and will not hold the organizers responsible for same.
I hereby assume all risks, including those mentioned above, as a result of my participation in the World Marathon Challenge.
In consideration of the services of Runbuk, Inc, agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, sponsors, medical personnel and all other persons, or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf: I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge them, on behalf of myself, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and estate as follows:
I release Runbuk, Inc. (Burlingame CA USA) and all of its agents, representatives and other entities acting on their behalf from any and all liability, actions, causes of actions, suits, debts, and demands that I may have for bodily injury, death, or property damage, loss of income, delays and claims of every sort and nature whatsoever which may arise out of or in connection with my participation in the World Marathon Challenge®.
Runbuk, Inc. reserves the right to cancel the World Marathon Challenge® if it does not reach a minimum level of participants to make it economically feasible to operate. The refund of all monies received will be the limit of our liability. We will not be liable for other costs incurred by you in preparing for the trip. In the event of a late cancellation of the race due to unforeseen circumstances, Runbuk, Inc. agrees to provide the same trip at the next possible opportunity at no additional cost to the competitor.
The validity, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of California, USA. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of California USA as regards any claim, dispute, or matter arising out of, or in connection with this Agreement.
I have carefully read and understand the description, terms, conditions and recommendations of the World Marathon Challenge® and I am participating with a thorough knowledge of the hazards involved. I freely and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions of the World Marathon Challenge® by signing this contract.
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