Guinness World Records Day

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Day (GWR Day) is an annual celebration of record-breaking, a day which sees thousands of people around the world come together with one common goal, to become a title holder.

First held in 2004 to mark Guinness World Records becoming the best-selling copyright book of all time, GWR Day is now a much-anticipated event each year that has inspired some now iconic record-breaking achievements. So whether you have a desire for adrenaline, knowledge or finding your limits, we’re encouraging everyone to take part.

Attempt a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title

Put your Spirit of Adventure to the test and become OFFICIALLY AMAZING! We have all the information you need to apply for a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title in time for the big day itself which is on Thursday 14 November 2019.

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Spirit of Adventure

This year's theme, Spirit of Adventure (which is also a chapter in Guinness World Records 2020), is central to us at GWR and is something shared among many of our iconic record holders, from round-the-world cyclists, to mountaineers and ultra-marathon runners. However, we realise everyone’s adventure is different. No matter where in the world you are or what you want to do - if you want to take on a new challenge, fulfil that desire for adrenaline or perfect your skills - attempt a record on GWR Day 2019!

Unique flight for solar eclipse leads to astronomer setting new record

Jenny Graham and Mark Beaumont compare their round-the-world bike rides

Two friends team up to visit nine capital cities in one day using only planes, trains and buses

Wing suit title holder jumps out of plane at 10,000 m to set parachute record

British woman cycles round the world unsupported in four months to set circumnavigation record

From Iran to Iceland: One woman's adventure to visit every country in the world in 18 months

From being partially paralysed to climbing mountains in record-breaking time: Steven Plain's inspirational story

Racing driver weaves his way to slalom record on airport runway

Here is some record inspiration to help you find your spirit of adventure

Eva Clarke has held numerous fitness records

Physical adventure

Spirit of Adventure doesn't mean going on an actual journey. It can also be about pushing yourself to attempt something that tests your physical or mental ability, and any record attempt like that involves a journey to become ready for the challenge that awaits

Colin Furze made the fastest pram which reached a top speed of 86.04 km/h (53.46 mph

Creative adventure

Why not build or make something? While you don't have to do something as complicated as the world's fastest pram, why not have a go at making something that can become a record holder? Whether it be a vehicle, a piece of art or something really big or small

Tameru Zegeye has the record for fastest 100 m on forearm crutches inverted with a time of 57.00 seconds

Speed adventure

Do you think you can do something in the fastest time? Do you have patience and determination to practice? This year's GWR day is about going on that journey to push yourself, discover what you are capable of and attempt a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title

Equal Playing Field, highest altitude football match on Mount Kilimanjaro

Team adventure

Nobody says you have to attempt a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title by yourself. If you and your friends have a burning desire to become record holders, then attempt a record in a team and together you can become OFFICIALLY AMAZING!

Highlights from previous GWR Day celebrations and other records to inspire your attempt