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SEVEN MARATHONS. SEVEN CONTINENTS. ONE WEEK.
A global movement to rescue girls from sex trafficking.
November 15-21
THE MISSION
The Great World Race for Freedom is an extraordinary endeavor undertaken by a team of four athletes who will each attempt to finish seven marathons on seven continents in one week—all for the purpose of raising awareness and support to rescue girls from sex trafficking.
THE GREAT WORLD RACE
The Great World Race is one of the most grueling endurance events on the planet—pushing a handful of athletes to their physical and mental limits. Every course brings a new climate, new terrain, and new challenges.
183.4 miles
Roughly 400,000 strides
Over 60 hours spent in the air
Climates ranging from -20°F to 95°F
Within this global race, a small team is running with a deeper purpose.
They’re not just racing against time, terrain, or exhaustion—they’re racing for freedom.
This is a true test of endurance, grit, and sacrifice.
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Frigid winds and sub-zero temps on a groomed loop near the Antarctic Circle.
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A coastal route on the Sea Point Promenade with relentless pacing.
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Evening run on a riverfront course. Flat, but fatigue is setting in.
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Desert heat and dry air in a modern city built on extremes.
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Cobbled streets, salty breezes, and the cumulative toll of five races.
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Heat, humidity, and mental strain define this late-stage challenge.
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Ocean Drive and South Beach mark the emotional final leg of a global journey.
THE ATHLETES
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BRENT SILKEY
Founder of 30 for Freedom, a movement to end sex trafficking in our lifetime.
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JACKY HUNT-BROERSMA
An elite amputee ultrarunner determined to help rescue girls from trafficking.
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ELLIE ROMNES
Endurance athlete and advocate committed to rescuing girls from sex trafficking.
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PAUL HURCKMAN
Executive Director of Venture, a nonprofit that brings hope to tough places.
While the team runs across continents, thousands around the world will join them through The Unreal Challenge (Nov 15–21).
Participants choose their own activity: run, bike, surf, lift, walk, and raise funds to help rescue and restore girls from sex trafficking.
UNREAL CHALLENGE
RESCUE PARTNERS
These nonprofit organizations make rescue and restoration possible:
CONTACT US
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