Erin Sprague World Record Marathon Around The World Seven Continents

Erin Sprague (age 24) is “in the running” to become the youngest person in the world to complete a 26.2 mile marathon on all seven continents, including Antarctica. Erin has completed five out of seven marathons/continents, and will run next in Antarctica in March 2008.

In addition to setting the record, Erin co-founded a non-profit company called In the Running, which pairs a grassroots charitable organization on each continent with each marathon. “In the Running connects an extreme personal challenge with an innovative platform for international grassroots awareness,” says runner and CEO Erin.

In the Running supports seven existing organizations that combat urgent global challenges: obesity, human trafficking, HIV/AIDS, poverty, peace, global warming, and education. “The sponsored organizations are on the ground solving real problems, but need vehicles like In the Running to combat donor fatigue and expand outreach,” says co-founder Dana Worth.

Erin graduated from Harvard University and currently has a full time job at a New York-based financial firm, in addition to her training and In the Running. In the Running’s volunteer staff personally funds all travel and operating costs so that 100 percent of external donations go to charity.

Erin will run the following marathons and In the Running will donate to the following organizations:

Nov. 2005 North America - ING New York, City Marathon USA
Sponsored Charity: Girls on the Run
Cause: Youth Fitness

Oct. 2006 Asia - ANA Beijing Marathon, China
Sponsored Charity: The Polaris Project
Cause: Human Trafficking

Mar. 2007 Africa - Kilimanjaro Marathon, Tanzania
Sponsored Charity: Kenya Network for Women with AIDS
Cause: HIV/AIDS

Jun. 2007 South America - Sao Paulo International Marathon, Brazil
Sponsored Charity: A Drop In The Ocean
Cause: Poverty

Oct. 2007 Europe - Adidas Dublin Marathon, Ireland
Sponsored Charity: Co-operation Ireland
Cause: Peace Reconciliation

Feb. 2008 Antarctica - Antarctica Marathon, Antarctica
Sponsored Charity: Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
Cause: Environmental Preservation

Jul. 2008 Australia - Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Australia
Sponsored Charity: The Silver Lining Foundation
Cause: Aboriginal Advancement/Education

In the Running accepts secure donations online at http://www.intherunning.org; or by check made out to “In the Running,” P.O. Box 1402, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163, USA

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