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FRENCHMAN
ON THE RUN

Running across Australia in RECORD time

Follow Eddie Tchigique (aka Eddie The Frenchman) as he embarks on running over 3,900 kilometers in record time from Cottesloe Beach in WA to Bondi Beach in NSW, pushing the boundaries of mental and physical endurance.

THE MISSION

In 2026, I will be running across Australia from Cottesloe Beach in WA to Bondi Beach in NSW, with an attempt at the world record. This journey will cover over 3,900 kilometers, covering about 104km per day for 38 days - the equivalent of 2.5 marathons a day. This mission will push my physical and mental limits to new levels. 

I'm raising funds for Redkite to support kids with cancer and their family. As you can imagine, Cancer is hard, especially so when it hits your kids! For over 40 years, Redkite have helped families with the pratical, emotional and financial support they need.

MY STORY

Hi, I'm Eddie, a husband, a father of 2 beautiful kids, a businessman at heart and a highly experienced endurance athlete with a passion for pushing the limits of what is possible in every aspects of my life.

 

I have competed in multiple ultra marathon races and summited the highest mountains in South and North America. I love challenging myself physically and mentally, embracing discomfort and seeing how far my body and mind can be pushed and what can be achieved.

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Image by Henri Picot

MY ADVENTURES

My journey into the world of endurance sports really began in 2008, running my first 50km race. The planning, the training, the difficulty and utmost discomfort it brought... I was hooked, to run faster and longer and see how much I could push my physical and mental limits. From climbing the dizzying heights of Mt Aconcagua in Argentina or Denali in Alaska to running in various ultra marathon and long distance triathlon events, I have and am continually seeking the next challenge, how to handle the pain better and for longer and ultimately training my mind to be stronger.

Ultra Marathons

Frenchman on the Run ultramarathon

2011: The North Face 100 (100km) in sub 16hr - Australia

2012: Yurrebilla (56km) 24th overall - Australia

2013: Yurrebilla (56km) 15th overall - Australia

2014: The North Face 100 (100km) in sub 14hr - Australia

2016: Heysen 105 (105km) 3rd overall - Australia

2016: Yurrebilla (56km) 9th overall - Australia

2016: Hells Hills (50km) 6th overall - USA

2017: Adelaide 6hrs run (71km) 2nd overall - Australia​

2017: Great Southern Endurance Run (183km) finisher - Australia

2020: Heysen 105 (115km) 7th overall - Australia

2020: 4 x 4 x 48hrs run challenge (113km) - Australia

2021: Cape to Bay (68km) 3rd overall - Australia

2021: Heysen 105 (115km) 5th overall - Australia

2023: Running Adelaide CBD (138km) running every street of the Adelaide CBD - Australia

2024: NTTD Frontyard (216km) top 10 - Australia

LATEST UPDATES

Follow me on my preparation for this mission. Learn what it takes, from the training, the nutrition, the recovery... and much more

PARTNERS

A mission of this magnitude cannot be done successfully without these key partners. 

GET IN TOUCH

If you have any questions, want to show your support, or discuss sponsorship opportunities, I'd love to hear from you. Fill out the form below, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your interest and support!

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