Highest marathon

Highest marathon
Who
BecomingX, Adventure Alternative
What
6,893 metre(s)
Where
Chile (Ojos del Salado)
When
11 February 2026

The highest marathon is 6,893 m (22,616 ft 8 in) and was achieved by BecomingX (UK) and Adventure Alternative (UK) on Ojos del Salado, Chile on 11 February 2026

The Highest marathon took place on Ojos del Salado, the highest volcano on Earth, where participants began the marathon from the 6,893 m summit after an 11.5-hour ascent in extreme conditions, 100 km/h winds and -30°C wind chill. The five runners then completed a continuous 43 km descent across high-altitude volcanic terrain to Laguna Verde.