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The Series

A global marathon journey connecting UNESCO World Heritage Sites with charitable impact

How The Series Works

1. Choose Your Race

Select from marathon events hosted at stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the globe. Each location offers unique cultural experiences and breathtaking race routes.

2. Earn Your Beads

Complete each race to earn a unique heritage bead representing that site. Collect beads from multiple locations to build your personal heritage collection.

3. Support Causes

Every race entry contributes to heritage preservation and local charities. Your running directly supports meaningful causes in each heritage community.

The Bead Collection System

Our unique bead system transforms your marathon journey into a tangible collection of achievements. Each UNESCO World Heritage Site marathon you complete earns you a distinctive bead inspired by that location's cultural significance.

Heritage Beads

Unique designs reflecting each site's cultural identity and historical significance

Milestone Trophies

Special recognition for completing multiple heritage races (5, 10, 15+ sites)

Digital Passport

Track your progress and share your heritage running journey with the global community

Current Heritage Sites

Acropolis, Greece
Machu Picchu, Peru
Kyoto, Japan
Easter Island, Chile
Edinburgh, Scotland
Petra, Jordan
Istanbul, Turkey
Rome, Italy
Mont-Blanc, France
Prague, Czech Republic
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Charity & Impact

How Your Entry Fees Help

Heritage Site Preservation40%
Local Community Charities35%
Race Organization & Safety20%
Foundation Operations5%

Every Step Creates Impact

When you run with World Heritage Majors, you're not just completing a personal challenge— you're contributing to global heritage preservation and supporting local communities.

Our transparent funding model ensures that the majority of your race entry fee goes directly to meaningful causes, with detailed impact reports provided for every event.

$1.8M
Heritage Preservation
$600K
Community Support

Runner Benefits

Cultural Experiences

Immerse yourself in world heritage sites with guided tours, cultural activities, and local cuisine experiences included with every race.

Recognition & Rewards

Earn exclusive beads, certificates, and milestone trophies. Join our Hall of Fame and share your achievements with the global community.

Global Community

Connect with like-minded runners worldwide, participate in virtual challenges, and attend exclusive member events and meetups.

Start Your Heritage Journey

Ready to begin collecting heritage beads while supporting global preservation efforts? Choose your first race and join thousands of runners making a difference worldwide.