Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) is proud to support Earthstrider – an extraordinary, record-breaking attempt to run around the world on foot – launching on December 16th from the iconic Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge, Scotland.
Led by serving Royal Navy Commando and endurance athlete Fred Stokes, Earthstrider is a 16,400-mile global run that will span up to two and a half years, crossing Europe, the Middle East, Australasia, North America, South America, Iceland and back into Europe. If successful, Fred will become the youngest person ever to circumnavigate the planet on foot – a feat accredited by the World Runners Association.
Fred, an experienced submariner, officer and ultra-runner, is taking on this unprecedented challenge to push the limits of human endurance while raising vital funds for RNRMC. The charity, which supports serving personnel, veterans, and naval families for life, is at the heart of Fred’s mission.
Fred shared:
“I wanted to do something meaningful for the RNRMC. I’ve seen first-hand how much they do for people on operations, and for veterans who carry those experiences long after they’ve come home. We knew we wanted to create something big enough to reflect the scale of that impact – something that would genuinely cut through and raise real awareness. When the idea of a world-record attempt surfaced, it just clicked. This felt like the challenge worthy of the people we’re running for.”
Throughout the journey, audiences will be able to follow Fred in real time through livestreams, Q&As, and regular dispatches from the road. A dedicated film crew will document the entire expedition in 4K, culminating in a feature-length documentary set for release on a major streaming platform – offering even greater visibility for supporters and sponsors.
Earthstrider also aims to become the first fully interactive world-run, with global audiences invited to join virtually and engage with the team as the expedition unfolds.
The challenge officially begins on December 16th, marking the start of an inspiring story of resilience, adventure, and unwavering support for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines family.
For more information, visit www.earthstrider2025.com.
