FIND YOUR POSSIBLE

WHAT LED ME HERE?

What began as an ankle injury in February 2024 evolved into a long and challenging recovery journey.

Over the following months, repeated setbacks, uncertainty surrounding the injury, and an evolving understanding of its severity ultimately led to a bone bruise, a ligament tear, and nerve damage that kept me out of full training for more than a year.

Alongside the physical challenges, I found myself feeling increasingly alone and isolated as I tried to navigate the demands of recovery, school, and sport.

As a sixteen-year-old, it was an incredibly difficult period that tested me in ways I had never experienced before.

There were moments when I genuinely did not know how to keep moving forward, but those challenges ultimately reshaped my perspective on resilience, identity, and what it means to persevere through adversity.

  • "I want to do something that, when I complete it, I know I can do anything."

    —Ingrid Wells

The Great World Race

Over a seven-day period from November 15th-21st 2026, I will do my best to complete a marathon on each of the 7 continents, starting at the end of the world: Antarctica.

At 16 years old, I am positioned to set a Guinness World Record as the youngest person to complete this 7-day challenge.

LOCATIONS

  • Wolf's Fang, Antarctica

    The first marathon of The Great World Race takes place at Wolf’s Fang, Antarctica.

  • Cape Town, South Africa

    The second marathon of The Great World Race involves six laps of a 7.03 km circuit at Sea Point Promenade in Cape Town, South Africa.

  • Perth, Australia

    The third marathon of The Great World Race takes place at the West Australian Marathon Club in Burswood, Perth.

  • Singapore

    The fourth marathon of The Great World Race is happening in Singapore which will be the Asia stop of the 7 continents goal.

  • Algarve, Portugal

    As the fifth stop in The Great World Race, the Algarve, Portugal offers a mix of history, nature and coastal beauty.

  • Cartagena, Colombia

    The sixth marathon of The Great World Race (South America) is happening in the heat and humidity of the coast in Cartagena, Colombia.

  • Miami, USA

    The seventh and final marathon of The Great World Race will take place at South Beach, Miami.

Join the 777 Challenge!

Join me on the adventure!

I am going to partner with a few organizations to challenge myself and other young women and girls to find our possible.

The Warm Up

Before we hit the start line, we all get ready.

Starting in September, I will deliver exclusive, weekly video tips directly to your team.

These bite-sized sessions will focus on training our mental and physical health and wellbeing.

The Challenge

While I run the around world, everyone will participate by doing 7 healthy actions for 7 consecutive days - ideally with someone they care about.

I will send out a daily video update from the each location — from the ice of Antarctica to the humidity of Cartagena.

The Learning

Once the dust settles, I will be available for a presentation and Q&A with your team.

I will share the raw, real experience of the Great World Race and share how we can all find our possible!

Apply to Join the 777 Challenge!

Make a Donation

For anyone inspired by the promise in young women and girls doing big things, you don’t have to run seven marathons in seven days – you can support in smaller, meaningful ways.

Support Ingrid completing the 777 Great World Race challenge with a donation. She greatly appreciates your support!

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