Longest ongoing pilgrimage
As of 24 April 2013, the greatest distance claimed for an around the world pilgrimage is 64'752 km (40'235 miles) by Arthur Blessit (USA), who has been walking on a mission since 25 December 1969. He has visited all seven continents, including Artarctica, having traversed 321 nations, island groups and territories carrying a 3.7 m tall (12 feet) wooden cross and preaching from the Bible throughout.
Guinness Book of World Records 2015