The World's Most Remote Marathon | 2026

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. Crossing this finish line on the ocean edge in Jamestown secures your legacy, placing you among a select few who have conquered the World’s Most Remote Marathon. 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. You’ll be taking on a landscape of raw and wild nature whether you choose the full 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km or 5km distances. Don’t just visit to run; St Helena offers a wealth of experiences to enjoy before you reach the start line and after you collect your medal. Adventure Week coincides with the Festival of Walking, where guided hikes led by local historians and conservationists showcase the island’s secrets on foot.

Included in Your Package:

Race entry

Race Bib

Finishers medal

Jacob’s Ladder climb

Guided hike

Wreck to Wreck swim

Post-race yoga session

Event T-shirt

Adventure Week – Explore St Helena Like Never Before:

Adventure Week gives runners and their families the perfect opportunity to experience the wild beauty of St Helena through a curated mix of land and ocean adventures. Activities range from relaxed to more challenging, showcasing the island’s unique landscapes, marine life, and historic trails.

Cancellation policy: If the race is cancelled for any reason within the control of the

organisers (ie traffic dept, police etc - not the weather or another act of god) you will

be entitled to a free race entry to the marathon in 2027.

• Substitution policy -up until 31st January 2026.

• Transfer policy:Transfers are not allowed / cannot be carried over as we cannot guarantee future events

• T Shirt Size (Free with entry): XXL, XL, L, M, S, XS (unisex) - Cut off is 14th January 2026

All activities are R350 per person, and can be booked individually.

Explore the full programme below:

Adventure Week Schedule

Sunday, 15 February

• Guided Hike & Snorkel – Lot’s Wife Ponds

Monday, 16 February

• Guided Hike – West Side of the Island

Tuesday, 17 February

• Guided Hike – Sampson’s Battery

Wednesday, 18 February

• Guided Hike – Lemon Valley

• Afternoon leisure time

• Return to Jamestown via boat transfer

Thursday, 19 February

• Jacobs Ladder Challenge

Friday, 20 February

• Wreck to Wreck Swim

Sunday, 22 February

• World’s Most Remote Marathon

Monday, 23 February

• Yoga Session – Castle Gardens

Wednesday, 25 February

• Guided Hike – Prosperous Bay

Thursday, 26 February

• Guided Hike – Sharks Valley

Friday, 27 February

• Wreck to Wreck Swim – Meet at 9:30am

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Booking queries - events@stainthelena.gov.sh