Paul Schnell m-plus club. Image accompanying iRunFar’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Paul Schnell, a UK runner, created the m+ number to count marathon-length efforts. It includes races and solo runs. Schnell's m+ number is 56, counting all 26.2-mile efforts.
Schnell noticed 100 Marathon Club vests at a race in 2020. He admired the dedication but wanted a broader count. His m+ number reflects any marathon-length run, official or not. Read more trail coverage.
Schnell built a tool to count these efforts from Strava data. His m+ number includes races, ultras, and solo runs. It provides a personal running history, highlighting patterns and achievements. Related: Reesor 50: A Unique Trail Race in Saskatchewan.
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What should runners know about Counting Marathon-Plus Efforts with the m+ Number?
Paul Schnell's m+ number tracks marathon-length runs, whether official or not. Paul Schnell, a UK runner, created the m+ number to count marathon-length efforts. It includes races and solo runs. Schnell's m+ number is 56, counting all 26.2-mile efforts.
When did Runner World publish this trail brief?
Runner World published this brief on October 17, 2026. The underlying iRunFar report was dated October 15, 2026.
Where can readers find the complete original report?
This summary is based on reporting from iRunFar. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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