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👆 Explore all aspects of our heritage bead collection system

How Beads Work

Transform your marathon achievements into a beautiful collection of heritage beads

The Bead Collection System

Every World Heritage Majors marathon you complete earns you a unique heritage bead - a physical and digital token that represents your connection to that UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Each bead is meticulously designed to reflect the cultural significance, architecture, and historical importance of its heritage location. Your collection becomes a tangible journey through humanity's greatest treasures.

Collect beads from multiple continents, earn milestone trophies, and join an exclusive community of heritage runners who share your passion for both sport and cultural preservation.

Your Journey Starts Here

1

Register for a Heritage Race

Choose from 25+ UNESCO World Heritage Sites

2

Complete Your Marathon

Cross the finish line at the heritage site

3

Claim Your Bead

Upload results and receive your heritage bead

4

Build Your Collection

Continue to new heritage sites and earn more beads

How to Earn Your Beads

Marathon Completion

Successfully complete any official World Heritage Majors marathon event

= 1 Heritage Bead

Personal Best

Achieve a personal best time at any heritage site

= Bonus Achievement Badge

Charity Fundraising

Raise funds for heritage preservation or local charities

= Special Charity Bead

Bead Claiming Requirements

What You Need:

  • •Official race registration confirmation
  • •Verified finishing time and result
  • •Photo evidence from the heritage site
  • •Active World Heritage Majors account

Processing Time:

  • •Digital bead: Within 24 hours
  • •Physical bead: 2-3 weeks shipping
  • •Verification: 48-72 hours
  • •Express processing: Available for premium

Types of Heritage Beads

Regular Heritage Beads

Ancient Civilizations

Rome, Athens, Petra, Machu Picchu

Beads inspired by ancient architecture, featuring classical motifs and historical symbols.

Natural Wonders

Kilimanjaro, Mont-Blanc, Torres del Paine

Earth-toned beads reflecting natural landscapes, featuring organic patterns and textures.

Cultural Sites

Kyoto, Angkor Wat, Edinburgh

Culturally-specific designs showcasing unique architectural and artistic traditions.

Special Edition Beads

Limited Edition

Annual commemorative releases

Exclusive beads released once per year for special anniversaries and milestones.

Charity Champion

Exceptional fundraising achievements

Premium beads for runners who raise significant funds for heritage preservation.

Milestone Achievements

5, 10, 15+ heritage completions

Special recognition beads for reaching significant collection milestones.

Digital & Physical Collections

📱 Digital Passport

•Instant access to your complete bead collection
•Interactive map showing your heritage journey
•Shareable achievements on social media
•Progress tracking towards milestone goals
•Detailed heritage site information and history

Available immediately after race completion verification

Physical Beads

•Hand-crafted beads using traditional techniques
•Premium materials sourced ethically
•Unique serial numbers for authenticity
•Beautiful presentation boxes included
•Collector's certificate with race details

Shipped worldwide within 2-3 weeks of verification

Start Your Collection Today

Join thousands of runners who have transformed their marathon achievements into meaningful heritage collections while supporting global preservation efforts.

25+ Heritage Sites

UNESCO World Heritage locations across 6 continents

15,000+ Runners

Global community of heritage marathon enthusiasts

50,000+ Beads

Heritage beads earned and collected worldwide