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Dean Karnazes is currently trying to run 50 consecutive marathons on 50 days. This would truly be an incredible achievement. His blog is constantly being updated on how things are progressing with the challenge.

World-renowned ultra-marathoner and best-selling author, Dean Karnazes, has just begun his quest to run 50 marathons in 50 states over 50 consecutive days.

The North Face Endurance 50 is a celebration of endurance and the athletes who push preconceived notions of what is possible. The North Face and Dean have challenged people to achieve their personal best, whether running their first marathon or their 201st. Hundreds of runners from across the US and around the globe have signed up to run with Dean for the historic event.

“After years of planning and preparation, this is the first step of what is sure to be an epic adventure,” said Dean. “There are so many amazing stories about the individuals joining me along the way. There will definitely be some highs, lows, and surprises ahead—that is what makes this event so unique.”

While running 50 marathons in 50 states over the next 50 days, Dean will be supporting running clubs and runners across the nation and raising funds for KARNO KIDS, the non-profit organisation he founded to support, encourage and motivate kids to get outside and become more physically active. He hopes to make marathon running, the ultimate individual sport, a symbol of what people can achieve if they aspire to explore their personal limits.

Labelled “the fittest man in the world” by Men’s Fitness, Dean’s past feats include running 350 miles continuously, mountain biking non stop for 24 hours, swimming across the San Francisco Bay, and running a marathon to the South Pole. He is also the author of the international bestseller, Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner.