YES WE DID IT AGAIN!

In March 2026 we went back to Malaysia to try and break my Guinness World Record of Fastest Crossing of Peninsula Malaysia on foot which stands at 8 days and 46 minutes.

The goal... was 7 days!

The result... was 6 days, 16 hours and 37 minutes.

This meant running 738km, over 10,000 metres of elevation and an average of 115kms a day.

At the finish line we were greeted by the children of Cahaya Surya Bakti (csb). CSB envisions a compassionate and inclusive society where refugees in Johor are empowered to lead dignified and resilient lives through equitable access to education, protection, and support. All money raised goes to them www.cahayasurya.org

Background

Hi, I'm Natalie Dau (@nataliedau) and from May 25th - June 5th 2024 I ran 1,000kms, across 3 countries (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore) equaling 2 marathons back-to-back every day over 12 days. Doing this I set a Guinness World Record, but it was about so much more than a record.

In the process I raised money in support of empowering women and girls around body image and physical movement, and made school visits along my route to give out scholarships to children in need.

Then in April 2025 I decided to do it all again, this time in the Philippines. Same 1,000km goal, same 12 days but a whole new set of challenges. Starting from the top of the Philippines at San Vincente, down the west coast and ending in Manilla. The cause remained the same - to raise funds for children to give them access to sport and education.

Our past beneficiaries include Sisters of Mary, The Bayani Scholars program, and Alon and Araw.

At 54 years old, I aim to demonstrate the power of ambition, empowerment and movement to unite people across cultures and communities, proving that age is no excuse not to follow your dreams and make a difference.