James Elliot-Square is one of The Sovereign Art Foundation’s most dedicated campaigners, having already completed the gruelling World Marathon Challenge (conquering seven marathons across seven continents in seven days) to raise funds for SAF’s expressive arts programmes for disadvantaged children in February 2025.

Now, just five months on and after recovering from a serious injury, James has decided to push himself to the limit once again in order to raise funds for our important work. In July 2025, James will race to complete the North Pole Marathon — a full 26.2 miles (42.2 km) on just one metre of shifting ice, above the Arctic Ocean, at the very top of the world: 90° North Latitude.

He’ll battle freezing winds, unpredictable terrain, and the dangers of open water and polar bears — all to support SAF’s programmes providing healing, hope, and a voice to vulnerable children around the world.

So, please, dig deep, support and cheer James on with us as he takes on this incredible challenge in support of SAF.