Partners and Gatekeepers
The Multi-Marathon Study was made possible through the collaboration of key gatekeepers — national 100 Marathon Clubs, international running networks, and multi-marathon race organisers — who proactively promoted participant recruitment and disseminated study information across more than 30 countries.
Their support ensured broad representation across the global endurance community.
100 Marathon Clubs and Global Networks
The following multimarathon clubs played a central role in connecting the research with multi-marathon runners worldwide by actively promoting the study and sharing information within their networks.
| Region | Gatekeeper / Organisation |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 100 Marathon Club UK |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 100 Marathon Club Deutschland |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 100 Marathon Club Finland |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Club Super matathon Italia |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 100 Marathon Club Denmark |
| 🇺🇸 The Americas | 100 Marathon Club of the Americas |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 100 Marathon Club Japan |
| ☘️ Ireland† | Marathon Club Ireland (MCI) |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 100 Marathon Club Estonia |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 100 Marathon Club Austia |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Brave Runners Australia 100 Marathon Club |
Global Clubs
| 🌍 Marathon Globetrotters |
| 🌎 Marathon Maniacs |
| 🌎 50 States marathon club |
Multi-Marathon Race Series and Event Partners
All the larger multi-marathon race series in the UK and Ireland committed to acting as gatekeepers, promoting the study and helping to reach high-frequency marathon participants.
| Series / Event | Region |
|---|---|
| Phoenix Running | 🇬🇧 Surrey, UK |
| Saturn Running | 🇬🇧 Surrey & North Hampshire, UK |
| Saxon, Vikings & Normans (retired) | 🇬🇧 Kent, UK |
| Run Devon | 🇬🇧 Devon, UK |
| Marathon Club Ireland (MCI) | ☘️ Ireland† |
| East of Ireland Marathon Series (EOI) | 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland |
| East Antrim Marathon Series (EAMS) | 🇬🇧 Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| Run Armagh | 🇬🇧 Armagh, Northern Ireland |
| We Run Wild NI | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland |
| Donadea 50K | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| Wexford Marathon Club | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
Plus numerous individuals around the globe, notibly Pascal Comte 🇫🇷 , and Leonel Wallau Noronha 🇧🇷. Special mention to Rik Vercoe 🇬🇧, Traviss Wilcox 🇬🇧 and Michael Haydon 🇮🇪 who were inspirational in the development of the research design.
Acknowledgement
The contribution of these clubs, organisers, and individuals reflects the collaborative ethos of the multi-marathon community.
Their proactive support in promoting recruitment and disseminating information made this global research effort possible.
† MCI is an inclusive cross border multi-marathon club with members from all parts of Ireland.
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