Introducing the Wolfpack Runners!
As a family of six, with a father and five sons, we have taken on the challenge of breaking the Guinness World Record for the most family members to complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
Our goal is to conquer the six most competitive marathons in the world, including New York, London, Berlin, Chicago, Tokyo, and Boston. With our passion for running and determination to achieve our goal, we are excited to embark on this journey as the Wolfpack Runners!
6 family members
6 marathon majors
1 world record
Closer Than Ever to a World Record!
Closer Than Ever to a World Record!
Excitement and anticipation are building as we have just completed our 5th Major Marathon in Boston, in April 2022. With just one more marathon to go, we are counting down the days until our final challenge in Tokyo in March 2023.
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Our Journey Begins in 1988
Rodrigo's journey as a marathon runner began in Santiago de Chile in 1988, and from that day on, he had a dream that one day, all his sons would join him in crossing the finish line.
Over the years, he invited each of his sons to run with him, and it wasn't until 28 years later in Berlin '16, that his dream finally came true as all six members completed a full marathon together for the first time.
Discover more about our story and how it all started here.
Completed Marathons
Why do we run?
A Shared Passion Unites Us
Having a common interest can bring a family closer together and that's exactly what happened with us. Our shared passion for running marathons has been a result of years of hard work and dedication, and we are determined to continue nurturing it by keeping on running!
A Family Tradition
After completing our first marathon in Amsterdam '14, we realized that it was one of the most memorable and bonding experiences we had had up until that point. On the same day of the race, we made a promise to each other to meet again in Vienna '15 to run another marathon together. This tradition has continued for 8 years now!
Promoting Family and Health
Running not only benefits our health, but it also provides us with an opportunity to bond as a family. Sharing the struggles, the exhaustion, and the triumphs has been instrumental in keeping our family connected. Our mission is to spread this message and inspire others to experience the same.
We Want to Break a World Record!
Our love for running marathons has taken us to new heights, and now we have set our sights on a new challenge - breaking a world record! We believe that with our perseverance, determination, and passion, we can achieve this incredible feat and create a new milestone in our family's running journey. This goal is a testament to our unwavering commitment to each other and our shared passion for running. We can't wait to see what we can accomplish together!
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Breaking a Guinness World Record
We have officially registered with the Guinness Records to pursue our record. It was not easy task and we are amazed by level of detail they provided us
FAQs
- The decision to complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors was our dad's idea. It all started when we ran a non-Major Marathon in Amsterdam, and we all enjoyed the experience so much that my dad proposed the idea of running all of the Majors. The excitement of being able to achieve this incredible feat as a family was what drove us to pursue this goal.
- We were motivated by the idea of becoming the largest family in the world to complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors and to create a unique and memorable family tradition. It was a challenge, but it has been an incredibly rewarding experience and one that has brought us closer together as a family.
- Our father is the key driver and organiser of this marathon adventure. He takes the lead in making sure everything runs smoothly and is on track. However, each brother plays a different supporting role in this journey as well. Some are responsible for planning the trips, making sure we have all the necessary running supplements like energy bars and hydration drinks. Others take care of organising the celebrations after each marathon, booking restaurants and making sure we have commemorative t-shirts to remember each race.
- Together, we work as a team to make this family tradition a success and ensure that each marathon is an unforgettable experience.
- Initially, Tomas, was the fastest runner in the family but over time, as he has aged, some of the younger brothers have surpassed him. Santiago was the next fastest and now the title of the fastest runner in the family belongs to Raimundo. It's exciting to see how our abilities change and evolve over time and it just goes to show that age is just a number when it comes to running.
- Regardless of who is the fastest, the most important thing is that we all come together as a family to support each other and complete each marathon to the best of our abilities.
- The โmajorโs experienceโ has been incredibly fulfilling in many ways. One of the most significant aspects has been the development of a family tradition that has brought us together annually for nearly a decade. These two-week trips provide us with the best quality time we can spend with our family, as we escape the distractions of our daily routines and explore new destinations with a shared goal of running a marathon.
- Another important aspect of this major journey has been the motivation it provides to stay in shape and maintain a high level of physical fitness.
- Participating in a marathon requires extensive training and dedication, and it is a great source of motivation to stay on track with one's fitness goals. Additionally, the sense of accomplishment that comes from successfully completing a marathon is truly unmatched, and it provides a great boost to one's confidence and self-esteem.
- Finishing our journey in Tokyo marks a significant milestone for us as a family. It is a fulfilling experience as we have put in so much effort over the years to train, organise, and complete the marathons, and finally achieving such an amazing goal is a testament to our hard work and dedication.
- At the same time, however, it is a bittersweet experience as the "major's journey" has been a special and meaningful time for our family to spend quality time together. Given that many of us have been living abroad for much of the past decade, it can be challenging to find opportunities to be together. This journey has allowed us to come together, share experiences, and create lasting memories that will stay with us forever.
- In conclusion, finishing our journey in Tokyo is both a fulfilling and emotional experience for us. It represents the culmination of years of hard work and a special time for our family to be together, and we will treasure these memories for years to come.
- As for the future, we are not yet certain if our journey will truly end in Tokyo. There are three possibilities after this - one is that after Tokyo, we decide to hang the shoes and cherish the memories.
- A second possibility is that we continue the tradition and run a new marathon every year, though not necessarily a major one.
- The third and most exciting possibility is that Abbott is studying the possibility of adding three more major marathons to the list with Sydney, Australia; Cape Town, South Africa; and Chengdu, China. This would be a very tempting opportunity for our family to extend our journey, and one that we would likely not let pass up.
- We would like to give a special thanks to the Abbott team in Chicago led by Chris Miller, the America's team led by Jorge Solorzano and their right hand on this matter the TSMGI Agency for their unwavering support throughout the years. They have been a driving force behind our ability to participate in these marathons, and their support has been especially valuable during this Tokyo Marathon in its 2023 edition.
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