The record for the most generations to complete a half marathon is 4 and was set by Syd Taylor and three generations below him (all New Zealand) who ran the Fullers Kerikeri Half Marathon, New Zealand on 19 November 2005.

The four generations were:

Syd Taylor (89) 3:26:09

his children:

Robert Taylor (62) 1:53:18

Dot Cubitt (nee Taylor) (65) 2:16:33

Peter Taylor (56) 2:39:23

Dot’s son:

Mark Cubitt (41) 3:36:28

Mark’s Daughter and nephew:

Brendan McCann (15) 1:51:40

Melissa Cubitt (18) 3:13:14