SEVEN MARATHONS. SEVEN CONTINENTS. ONE WEEK.
Join the movement to rescue girls from sex trafficking.
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.
But rescue can’t happen without you. Every dollar raised goes toward combating 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
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ELLIE ROMNES
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JACKY HUNT-BROERSMA
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PAUL HURCKMAN
Take the Unreal Challenge during the week of The Great World Race, and join the global movement to help rescue and restore girls from sex trafficking.
Every year, millions of girls are trapped in sex trafficking. But we can fight back.
How it works
1. Join the Unreal Challenge
2. Choose your activity & fundraising goal
3. Send rescue with the funds you raise
UNREAL CHALLENGE
THE FINISH LINE
This race has a finish line, but our fight to end human trafficking in our lifetime doesn't end when we cross it.
Stay in the story. Be part of sending rescue.
RESCUE PARTNERS
These nonprofit organizations make rescue and restoration possible:
LAUNCH TEAM