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William Goodge attempts 50 marathons in 50 states in 24 days

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

William Goodge attempts 50 marathons in 50 states in 24 days
Summary

British endurance runner William Goodge is attempting to complete 50 marathons across 50 states in just 24 days. This challenge includes six marathons in New England, with races scheduled in Stamford, Connecticut; Providence, Rhode Island; and Massachusetts on Friday, October 30. Goodge is running to raise funds for cancer research, a cause close to him after losing his mother to the disease. He plans to continue his challenge through Halloween with runs in New Hampshire and Maine. The Boston Marathon is on his radar for April.

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  • •Goodge's challenge involves six marathons in six New England states
  • •He is scheduled to run in Stamford, Providence, and Massachusetts on October 30
  • •The challenge aims to raise money for cancer research
  • •Goodge was inspired to run after losing his mother to cancer
  • •Future runs include New Hampshire and Maine on Halloween
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  • 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — 50 marathons, 50 states, 24 days: Runner brings world record attempt to New England
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The Boston Marathon may not be until April, but one runner is preparing to tackle the iconic 26.2-mile trek as part of an ambitious nationwide challenge.

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