Hi everyone! My name is Jill Homan, and I’m taking on one of the biggest challenges of my life: running 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents on November 15th-21st 2026.

I’m not doing it just for the finish lines. I’m doing it to raise funds for Isaiah 117 House in North Carolina.

Isaiah 117 House supports children who have been removed from their homes and are waiting for foster placement. These children are often scared, overwhelmed, and entering one of the hardest moments of their lives. My goal is to turn this endurance challenge into real support for them.

Why this matters to me

Every marathon mile will be run with purpose — to help provide comfort, care, and practical support for children in crisis, and to support the mission of Isaiah 117 House in North Carolina.

This challenge is physically demanding, but it is nothing compared to what these children face. That’s why I’m asking for your help.

How you can help

Donate any amount (every gift matters)

Share this campaign with your friends, family, and community

Encourage me throughout the challenge week

Suggested giving amounts

$117 — honor Isaiah 117 House

$777 — support the “7s” challenge

$1,283 - $7/mile for running 183.4 miles!

$7,777 - the ultimate 7's challenge!

Any amount — makes a difference

All funds go directly to Isaiah 117 House! (Please know they will follow up with paperwork for your tax records if you share your contact information when making a donation).

My promise

I’ll share updates throughout the journey so you can follow along each day as I run across 7 continents.

If this campaign moves you, please give today and help me turn these miles into impact.

Thank you for supporting this mission.

The Race

Yes, I will run 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents this year. It's called the Great World Race. The schedule is:

November 12th: Arrive in Cape Town

November 13th: Race Directors Briefing

November 14th: Pre-Departure Briefings for Antarctica

November 15th: Antarctica: Wolf's Fang Marathon

November 16th: Africa: Cape Town Marathon

November 17th: Australia: Perth Marathon

November 18th: Asia: Abu Dhabi Marathon

November 19th: Europe: Algarve Marathon

November 20th: South America: Cartagena Marathon

November 21st: North America: Miami Final Marathon!

For more information about the race: https://thegreatworldrace.com/

Isaiah 117 House

PROVIDE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT IN A SAFE AND LOVING HOME FOR CHILDREN AWAITING FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact. Even just a few dollars can help move this mission forward and reach those who need it most.

If you can’t donate right now, sharing this fundraiser is also incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. It means the world to me.