THE WORLD'S MOST REMOTE MARATHON
Lace up for a unique race on the edge of the world.
In the heart of the South Atlantic Ocean, St Helena island will host the World’s Most Remote Marathon on 22 February 2026.
Leave behind the crowded city circuits for an endurance challenge that carves a path across the island’s breathtaking, contrasting landscapes.
The inaugural World’s Most Remote Marathon will mark the grand finale of
St Helena Adventure Week: a celebration of endurance, exploration, and the untamed beauty of one of the planet’s most isolated islands.
The tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between Africa & South America will host the World’s Most Remote Marathon as a centrepiece of its Adventure Week in 2026.
The scenic race course is a run through history, showcasing landmarks on its rolling run from the leafy green highlands down to the rugged rocky shores of the emerald isle cast in bronze. Enjoy running on forested lanes, rugged mountainside trails and windswept cliff paths overlooking the endless, warm turquoise ocean.
All routes, 42 km, 21 km and 10 km, begin in the lush gardens of Plantation House, the historic home of the island’s Governor and Jonathan the tortoise, the oldest living land animal on Earth.
Runners, families and non-runners alike can join guided post box walks during the festival of walking, open-water swims, diving and snorkelling excursions, whale shark encounters, mountain biking, and sea kayaking — making The World’s Most Remote Marathon the ultimate event for those seeking challenge, discovery, and connection with nature.
THE RACE PACKAGE
An entry into the World’s Most
Remote Marathon is more than just
a bib number for the race.
You can look forward to a curated selection of bonus activities designed to immerse you in the island’s adventurous spirit:
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Test your grit on the Jacob’s Ladder
climb
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Dive into history with the wreck-to-wreck swim
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Explore hidden valleys and peaks on guided hikes,
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Soothe your tired muscles with a
restorative post-race yoga session
This is a once-in-a-lifetime invitation
to discover a hidden world before
the rest of the world finds it.
Entries are limited, book your spot now.
TRAVEL PRACTICALITIES
Fly into St Helena with Airlink. The airline offers twice-weekly flights to the island from Johannesburg, and during the summer season (December–February) there is also a weekly flight from Cape Town.
Accommodation options are
intimate and varied, ranging from
charming small hotels and B&Bs to
self-catering cottages.
To get around and explore the island at your own pace, rent a car or hire a taxi as public transport is limited.
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