Chinese runner clocks 10,000 km in 100 consecutive days
A Chinese ultra-marathon runner has set a remarkable world record by running 100 kilometres every day for 100 consecutive days, completing a total distance of 10,000 kilometres and earning international recognition.
According to reports, Huang Zhenglong, also known as Long Shao, covered the distance between December 6, 2025 and March 15, 2026, in the southern Chinese city of Foshan.
The feat has been described as one of the most demanding long-distance running achievements in recent years.
The feat places him in contention for Guinness World Records recognition and required sustaining an extraordinary daily running distance for 100 consecutive days — a challenge widely considered beyond normal human endurance.
Huang began preparing for the attempt during the COVID-19 pandemic, eventually shutting down his business to dedicate himself fully to training.
Media reports said he spent a year running daily across China before undertaking the record attempt.
He maintained a strict training routine, running daily distances and gradually increasing his endurance capacity over time.
His preparation included continuous monitoring of diet, recovery, and performance to ensure he could withstand extreme physical stress.
During the 100-day challenge, he was supported by a professional team, including medical experts and nutritionists, who closely monitored his health to ensure he could safely continue the extreme endurance task.
Speaking after completing the challenge, Huang expressed joy at receiving recognition from Guinness World Records, stating that many people initially believed the feat was impossible and beyond human capability.
He credited discipline, preparation, and mental strength for his success, adding that consistent effort over time made the achievement possible.
His record has drawn global attention, highlighting the limits of human endurance in ultra-distance sports.