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Building on the incredible success of the World’s Deepest Marathon, BecomingX is thrilled to announce the World’s Highest Marathon - an extraordinary challenge taking place in February 2026 on Ojos del Salado, the world’s tallest volcano at 6,893m. worldshighestmarathon.com

It's official! World's Deepest Marathon has broken two Guinness World Records (@GWR)! The first for the Deepest Marathon and the second for the Deepest Underground Marathon Distance Run (Team). Follow @worldsdeepestmarathon on Instagram/FB for more. 📸: BecomingX/Sam McElwee

The World's Deepest Marathon. 25/10/25, runners from around the world gathered at Boliden's Garpenberg mine in Sweden to make history. Follow @worldsdeepestmarathon on Instagram for all the highlights and incredible moments from the depths. 📸: BecomingX/Sam McElwee

Words of strength and encouragement to our courageous participants from BecomingX’s co-founder @BearGrylls. You can read more about the marathon, our partners, and our inspirational runners at worldsdeepestmarathon.com

We are proud to announce the launch of the World’s Deepest Marathon – a record-breaking attempt to run a full marathon 1,120m below sea level in Boliden’s Garpenberg mine in Sweden. On October 25th, 60 participants from 17 countries will take on the epic challenge!

“Only in the darkness, can you see the stars.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Announcing tomorrow #TheCountdownIsOn

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson 2 days until launch #TheCountdownIsOn

“Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.” – Bernard Williams Exciting announcement incoming in 3 days #TheCountdownIsOn

We are delighted to announce that together with The Ministry of Digital Transformation, our BecomingX Ukraine training courses, designed with the support of @amazon and @Accenture, will now be available on Diia.Education (@diiagovua).

Whatever it is you choose has to ignite that spark within. You have to love it enough that you'll keep pursuing your dream no matter what it takes. You can hear @DanicaPatrick's story in her short film on our website at becomingx.com/our-films

Life is full of obstacles - it’s not about avoiding them but about figuring out how to face them. Whether you push through, go around or climb over, what matters most is that you keep moving forward. Hear @dynamoisdeadx's story at becomingx.com/our-films

.@Sab_CohenHatton spent two years living on the streets as a teenager, before joining the Fire and Rescue Service at just 18 years old. She later went on to become a Chief Fire Officer and obtained a PhD in behavioural neuroscience. Hear her story at becomingx.com/our-films

.@MarkOrmrod’s journey from a life-changing injury to becoming an Invictus Games gold medallist, author and world record holder is a testament to the power of adaptability and resilience. Watch his film at becomingx.com/our-films

Record-breaking mountaineer and frostbite survivor @NigelVardy’s story shows us that preparation, patience and perseverance are critical to success. Take the time to learn, grow, and build the skills you need. You can watch Nigel's short film at becomingx.com/our-films

What does it actually take to become a world-class performer? In our latest BecomingX film, Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman shares the highs and lows of her journey. Watch her full film on our website now ➡️ becomingx.com/films/natalie-…

.@KennyImafidon is an entrepreneur. A campaigner. A community advocate. An author. A CEO. His story is inspirational and his message clear. You can hear more in his short film at becomingx.com/our-films

Southgate experienced many highs and lows throughout his career, but it was the way he kept moving forwards, determined, resilient, that made him one of the most successful @England football managers of all time. You can watch Gareth's full short film at becomingx.com/our-films

Ursula challenges us to take charge of our own destiny, to make our mark, and be the force that drives change. You can watch Ursula's short film at becomingx.com/our-films

Legendary British astronaut, @astro_timpeake, reminds us not to let other people's perceptions stop us from dreaming big. From shooting for the stars. You can watch Tim's short film at becomingx.com/our-films

Calling all teachers and home educators! Have you discovered BecomingX Education? Let us help you deliver inspiring, informative and transformational personal development programmes at the touch of a button. Head over to becomingx.com/education/ to find out more and get in touch.