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Pete Benson, 67, is preparing to participate in the Great World Race, which starts on Nov. 12.
Pete Benson, 67, said he’s always looking for his next challenge
Hope Edmond · CBC News
· Posted: Oct 24, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 27 minutes ago
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Pete Benson, 67, originally from Grand Manan, who now splits his time between New Brunswick and his current home in Nashville, is participating in the Great World Race next month, which consists of running seven marathons in seven days, across seven continents. (Submitted by Ginnie Benson)
Pete Benson is preparing for the challenge of a lifetime.
The 67-year-old who splits his time between Grand Manan and Nashville, will be participating in the Great World Race. The challenge consists of running seven marathons, in seven days, across seven continents.
He said his wife encouraged him to give it a try.
“She said, ‘You’re never going to be younger than you are now.’ I think she was onto something,” Benson said on CBC Radio’s Shift.
About seven years ago, Benson decided to take up running as a hobby.
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