# Kai Pflaume Guinness World Record attempt

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> Updated: 2026-11-03T14:30:00.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

German television presenter Kai Pflaume set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance covered during a show moderation. While hosting the season premiere of the ARD quiz show “Wer weiß denn sowas?”, the 59-year-old ran a full marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers within a Hamburg studio.

Pflaume completed approximately 1,407 laps on a 30-meter track in 5 hours, 53 minutes, and 21 seconds. The attempt was monitored by a Guinness World Records official and supported by team captains Bernhard Hoëcker and Wotan Wilke Möhring. To facilitate the feat, the production included a mobile toilet on set.

The broadcast reached significant audiences, with up to 3.4 million viewers watching live segments. Following the achievement, Pflaume shared his official certificate and laurel wreath on social media.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Kai Pflaume sets Guinness World Record by running marathon during TV show

TV presenter Kai Pflaume set a Guinness World Record by running a full marathon distance while hosting the ARD show “Wer weiß denn sowas?” in a Hamburg studio.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kai-pflaume-sets-guinness-world-record-by-running-marathon-during-tv-show

### 2026-11-01: Kai Pflaume sets Guinness World Record by running marathon during TV show

TV presenter Kai Pflaume set a Guinness World Record by running a 42.195-kilometer marathon while moderating the quiz show “Wer weiß denn sowas?” live in a Hamburg studio.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frederick-lau-discusses-challenges-of-filming-repetitive-scenes

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