On July 6, 2008, Erin Sprague of the United States set the World Record as the Youngest Woman to Run a Marathon on all Seven Continents, by finishing the Gold Coast Marathon in Australia.
Her record has been certified by the Guinness Book.

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DATE CONTINENT MARATHON
2006 October 15 Asia ANA Beijing Marathon: Beijing, China
2007 January 5 North America Walt Disney World Marathon: Orlando, FL
Marth 4 Africa Kilimanjaro Marathon: Moshi, Tanzania
June 3 South America Sāo Paulo Marathon: Sāo Paulo, Brazil
October 29 Europe Dublin Marathon: Dublin, Ireland
2008 March 6 Antarctica Antarctica Marathon: Antarctica
July 6 Australia Gold Coast Marathon: Queensland, Australia





Critera for Selected Organizations:

The selected organizations combat a major challenge that is specific (but not unique) to each continent. The selected organizations operate at a grassroots level and demonstrate a record of local impact and basic infrastructure. These selections are the product of extensive web, published, and personal source outreach and research using the following criteria:
  • Priority Issue: Organizations must serve a formidable humanitarian, public policy, or environmental challenge on each continent;
  • Local Impact: Selected organizations should be primarily grassroots focused;
  • Donor Input: Where appropriate, In the Running will be able to influence how its donations are used;
  • Infrastructure and Management: Each selected organization must:
    • Have a basic level of infrastructure, indicated by (for example) NGO, nonprofit, incorporated, or fiscal sponsor status; a functioning web page; and a demonstrated track record or business plan;
    • Provide feedback from external parties or press articles on the effectiveness of the organization;
    • Make financial records available on an annual basis;
    • Provide tax deductions to U.S.-based donors on a look-through basis; and
    • Respond to communications from In the Running in advance of realizing any donation by In the Running.
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