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
Register for a Heritage Race
Choose from 25+ UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Complete Your Marathon
Cross the finish line at the heritage site
Claim Your Bead
Upload results and receive your heritage bead
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
Personal Best
Achieve a personal best time at any heritage site
Charity Fundraising
Raise funds for heritage preservation or local charities
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
Available immediately after race completion verification
Physical Beads
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