The World Wide Flora & Fauna (WWFF) program (https://wwff.co) is excited to launch a full-year Marathon for 2025. The purpose is to make as many QSOs as possible to/from WWFF nature reserves, activate as many of them globally as possible, and encourage radio amateurs to enjoy nature.

The Marathon rules have been published at https://wwff.co/marathon-rules/ and the automatically updating standings can be followed throughout the year at https://wwff.co/marathon-standings/. Among other things, the rules also list various awards and special events.

Participation is easy especially for those chasing WWFF activators from home, as there is no need to submit a log. Just turn on the radio and make QSOs!

As a central feature of the Marathon, its sponsor partners have very kindly agreed to provide a number of lottery prizes. Lottery tickets are accumulated simply by making QSOs, as specified further in the rules.

As another special Marathon feature, activators are encouraged to photograph the WWFF nature reserves they visit. Activators are also encouraged to upload their photos, for the enjoyment of the entire radio amateur community.

73 & 44 & HNY!

On behalf of the WWFF team,
Kim OH6KZP

Partners: We would like to warmly thank the prize sponsors of the WWFF 2025 Marathon: