Farthest distance pulling a vehicle in 24 hours

The farthest distance pulling a vehicle in 24 hours is 66.718 km (41.45 mi), and was achieved by Greg Dunnings (UK) in Cumbria, UK, between 30 and 31 August 2025.

Greg Dunnings’ attempt carried personal meaning. Dunnings received the Guinness World Records book annually as a Christmas gift from his grandparents during his childhood, which stimulated his long-term ambition to appear in it.

Unfortunately, his grandparents passed away before the record attempt was realised. His children were present to witness the event, and his son George, aged eight, has since expressed interest in pursuing his own record!

Dunnings’ path to the attempt was shaped by prior injuries sustained during his military service. In November 2009, at age 19, he was injured in an incident that shattered his left knee and caused damage to his lower leg. Amputation was initially planned, but surgical intervention saved the leg. He was informed at the time that he would not run again and that his sporting career was effectively over. After two years of rehabilitation, he returned to military duties but received a medical discharge in 2014 due to long-term effects of the injuries. He later competed in Strongman competitions, represented Team GB at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, winning gold and silver medals in indoor rowing, and has served as a full-time firefighter with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service for eight years.

Dunnings continues to undertake endurance challenges to test his limits, including a 24-hour indoor row, carrying a rowing machine around the Yorkshire Three Peaks, and a 100-mile ultramarathon. In preparation for the vehicle pull record, he trained by dragging a tractor tyre around his local rugby club. On one occasion during winter, he hauled the tyre to the summit of Whernside (736 m / 2,415 ft), which attracted reactions from fellow walkers. Achieving a Guinness World Record represents a milestone in his recovery journey.