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World Marathon Challenge Wraps Up in Miami Beach

Participants took to the oceanside "track" at 4 a.m. for the seven days in seven countries competition.

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A few of some 26 runners expected to participate in the U.S. leg of the World Marathon Challenge in Miami Beach. (Photo Michelle Sheldone)
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Refreshment stations were set up alongside the challenge course. (Photo Michelle Sheldone)

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Some 26 participants are running a 62-mile brick fitness path amid the warm sun and crashing waves of Miami Beach this morning as part of the World Marathon Challenge.

The speed-based challenge involves individual and team competitions in seven countries over the course of seven days, or 168 hours.

The World Marathon Challenge began in Antarctica in late January and concludes in Miami Beach today.

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Other locations include Dubai; Madrid; Perth, Australia; Fortaleza, Brazil and Cape Town, South Africa.

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