The Official 8 Continents Marathon Club

Welcome to The Official 8 Continents Marathon, Half-Marathon & Ultra Club, The 8 Continents Marathon Club and Eight Continents Club. This is where you can join a group of like minded adventurous runners who enjoy traveling and running. By registering here, you are joining all Three Clubs. Rules: The following rules have been adopted by the Board of Directors of The Official 7 Continents Marathon, 1/2 Marathon & Ultra Club, Inc.TM, The Official 8 Continents Marathon, 1/2 Marathon & Ultra Club, Inc.TM, The 8 Continents Marathon ClubTM, and the Eight Continents ClubTM (hereinafter "The Clubs") for the sole purpose of providing all members a defined, practical guideline for the events/races that will count towards the member's goal of completion of the half-marathon, marathon or ultra marathon distance on each of the 8 continents. While The Clubs do recognize many other marathon accomplishments by members, including century milestones, Canadian provinces, countries, etc., the following rules are specific to the 8 events/races members will use to account for completion of Half-Marathon, Marathon or Ultra Marathon distances on each continent. These rules will take effect on 1/1/2013. 1. RULE CHANGE (effective May 1, 2026). Members must pay a nominal ONE-TIME registration fee to join The Clubs. Then annual renewal dues thereafter The enrollment fee as of May 1, 2026 is remained $25. The annual dues beginning May 1, 2026 will be $10/year. 2. The Clubs are not-for-profit corporations registered in the State of Minnesota. 3. A half-marathon must be the full distance of 13 miles 193 yards (21.98K); a marathon must be the full distance of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195K) and an ultra is defined as any distance greater than the marathon distance. For a non-certified course to count, the race organization must make a good faith effort to ensure that the course is at least the stated distance. The event must be announced as a half-marathon, marathon or ultra. T