7 Marathons. 7 Continents. 7 Days. One Extraordinary Comeback.

Five years ago, I was fighting for my life. In January 2027, I’m attempting something I once could never have imagined: the World Marathon Challenge — seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.

My name is Pattie King-Brown. I’m a wife, mom, personal trainer, lifelong dance teacher, marathon runner — and an osteosarcoma survivor.

At 54 years old, shortly after having my youngest daughter, I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in my ankle. What followed was chemotherapy, fear, uncertainty, and a fight to get my life back.

Running became part of that comeback.

Running has been part of my life for years, and over that time I’ve completed more than 25 marathons along with 25 ultramarathon events. After cancer and chemotherapy, I fought my way back to endurance running — and in May 2026, I crossed the finish line of the Keys 100 , a 100-mile ultramarathon in Florida.

Now I’m five years cancer-free, and I’m ready for the biggest challenge of my life.

Why I’m Doing This

This is bigger than seven finish lines.

I want people facing cancer — and anyone who has ever wondered whether their biggest dreams are behind them — to see what can still be possible.

I’ll carry the memory of Dr. Brian VanTine  my oncologist, who was such an important part of my cancer journey and who passed away before seeing me reach my five-year cancer-free milestone. I will dedicate one mile of every marathon to him.

And there will be a second dedicated mile in every marathon for Terry Fox . Learning more about Terry’s extraordinary journey with osteosarcoma and his Marathon of Hope has affected me deeply. I can’t help but think about the miles he never got the chance to finish.

So as I run around the world, one mile on every continent will be for Terry.

Two miles in every marathon. Two people I will carry with me around the world.

Where Your Support Goes

The World Marathon Challenge requires an extraordinary financial commitment. Funds raised through this campaign will help cover my World Marathon Challenge entry fee and related participation expenses , including the costs necessary to prepare for and complete this seven-continent journey.

My major payment deadline is approaching quickly in October 2026 , so every contribution right now makes a meaningful difference. If I have already personally paid an eligible campaign expense, contributions may help reimburse those costs.

Be Part of the Journey

You don’t have to run a marathon to be part of this.

Whether it’s $10, $25, $50, $100 or more , every contribution moves me another step toward that first starting line. And if donating isn’t possible, simply sharing this campaign can make a difference too.

But I don’t just want you to help send me — I want you to come along with me.

I’ll be documenting this incredible adventure on Facebook and Instagram , sharing videos, updates, behind-the-scenes moments, the highs, the hard miles, the different continents and, hopefully, seven unforgettable finish lines.

Follow along and experience the World Marathon Challenge with me. When I step onto those starting lines in January, I want to know there’s a whole team back home — and around the world — taking this journey with me.

On behalf of my family and me, thank you for believing in this crazy, beautiful dream — and for helping me prove that sometimes the finish line is really just the beginning.

January 2027. Seven continents. Seven marathons. Seven days.

Lets do this!