Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has announced the start of his next major project, the Eliud Kipchoge World Tour, a global challenge that will see him run marathons across all seven continents within the next two years. The announcement comes shortly after he participated in the 2025 New York City Marathon, where he finished 17th in 2:14:36, a result that may mark his final professional race at age 40.
The New York Marathon was Kipchoge’s first experience on the city’s hilly and unpredictable course and his third major marathon of the year. In August, he completed the 2025 Sydney Marathon in ninth place with a time of 2:08:31. While his recent results suggest the close of a remarkable competitive career, Kipchoge has made it clear that his next chapter is about something much bigger than personal victory.
“Seven marathons on all seven continents, together with all of you,” he wrote on Facebook. “With this World Tour, I want to compete for records and the people. I want to inspire, give back, and remind everyone that no human is limited in every corner of the world.”
What is the Eliud Kipchoge World Tour about?
The initiative will combine running, inspiration, and advocacy. Kipchoge plans to use the tour to raise awareness and support for causes he deeply values, including education, environmental protection, and community empowerment. A new website, eliudsrunningworld.com, will soon launch to document his progress and connect runners and fans around the world.
What legacy does Kipchoge leave behind?
Kipchoge’s career remains one of the most dominant in marathon history. Since 2013, he has won 11 of his first 12 marathons, including victories in London, Berlin, Chicago, and Tokyo, setting multiple course records along the way. His most iconic achievement came in 2019 during the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in Vienna, when he became the first person ever to run a marathon in under two hours.
Although his 17th-place finish in New York hinted at the end of an era, Kipchoge’s new mission keeps his legacy alive through a message that continues to inspire millions. His “World Tour” is not just about running; it is a movement grounded in purpose, perseverance, and the belief that, indeed, no human is limited.
By Yockshard Enyendi
