A Woman Plans to Run About 20,000 Kilometres
Wednesday, October 21, 2026107 words2 minutes636 reads
Ria Xi is a woman from Beijing, China. She is running from Asia to Europe. Her plan is to run about 20,000 kilometres. She started in Russia in May 2026. She wants to finish in Portugal in summer 2027.
Her journey will take her through 17 countries. Her route follows old roads once used for trade. People moved goods along these roads between Asia and Europe. The trip is much longer than one race.
An October report says she has run about 7,000 kilometres. She still has a long way to go. She also keeps information about her body and energy. The journey is not finished yet.
