NEW YORK, United States — Kenya’s marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge has announced a new global campaign, the Eliud Kipchoge World Tour, that will see him run marathons across all seven continents over the next two years — marking the start of a new chapter in his legendary career.
The announcement came shortly after Kipchoge completed the 2025 New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2, finishing 17th in 2:14:36.
The race not only marked his first appearance on the challenging New York course but also sealed his place in history as one of the few athletes to complete all seven Abbott World Marathon Majors — Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, Sydney, and New York.
The 40-year-old, who turns 41 next week, described his latest initiative as a mission beyond medals or podium finishes.
“Seven marathons on all seven continents, together with all of you,” Kipchoge shared on his official Facebook page. “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.”
According to his management, Kipchoge will launch a new website — eliudsrunningworld.com — to document his seven-continent journey and promote causes close to his heart, including education, environmental conservation, and community empowerment.
The New York race also featured an impressive showing by Kenyan athletes.
Benson Kipruto claimed victory in 2:08:09, narrowly beating Alexander Kipruto (2:08:10) and Abel Kipchumba (2:08:57), who finished second and third, respectively.
Kipchoge, though off his usual pace, crossed the line six minutes later to complete his “Seven Star” milestone — joining only 4,413 global finishers in the elite club as of September 2025.
His achievement cements a career that began in 2013 and has since redefined marathon running. Over the past decade, Kipchoge has won 11 of his first 12 marathons, setting course records in London, Berlin, and Tokyo.
His crowning achievement came in Vienna in 2019, when he became the first human to break the two-hour marathon barrier during the INEOS 1:59 Challenge — a feat that inspired millions worldwide.
While the New York finish may mark his final competitive marathon, Kipchoge’s focus now turns toward legacy-building through his global campaign.
“What Eliud is doing now mirrors what legends like Muhammad Ali and Serena Williams did — transforming personal excellence into a global movement,” Keino said. “He’s taking the spirit of ‘No Human is Limited’ to every continent.”
In the women’s category, Kenya’s Hellen Obiri delivered a historic performance, winning the New York City Marathon in 2:19:51, breaking Margaret Okayo’s 2003 course record of 2:22:31. Obiri was closely followed by Sharon Lokedi (2:20:07) and Sheila Chepkirui (2:20:25), completing a Kenyan podium sweep.
As Kipchoge embarks on his next chapter, his message remains consistent — that running, like life, is about perseverance, purpose, and the power to unite people across the globe.
“I’ve achieved what I dreamed of as an athlete,” Kipchoge reflected. “Now I want to inspire the world to keep running — not just for sport, but for humanity.”
