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YouTuber KurtJMac Completes 14½-Year Walk to Minecraft Far Lands

YouTuber Completes 14-Year Minecraft Journey to Far Lands

KurtJMac reached Minecraft's Far Lands after over 14 years, raising $500,000 for charity.

  • YouTuber KurtJMac completes epic Minecraft journey
  • Walked over 12 million blocks from spawn
  • Fundraised around $500,000 for charities
  • Challenge began in March 2011
  • Documented on his YouTube channel
  • Recognized by Guinness World Records
  • No cheats or shortcuts used
  • Future plans for Kurt are unknown

KurtJMac has become one of the few players to reach Minecraft’s Far Lands on foot. His “Far Lands or Bust” project began on March 6, 2011 in Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 and concluded on October 4, 2025. Over 14½ years, he walked 12 550 824 blocks without using cheats or shortcuts.[1][2][3]

Fundraising Achievements

Across more than 800 episodes and livestreams, KurtJMac turned his journey into a charity walk-a-thon. As of Day 69 of the 2025 FLoB-a-Thon, the series had raised over $525 000 for eight organizations. The table below lists key beneficiaries and amounts where available:[4]

Charity Amount Raised Source
Child’s Play $407 300 [17]
Direct Relief $50 000 (goal) [17]
Progressive Animal Welfare Society Not disclosed [12]
Equal Justice Initiative Not disclosed [12]
CDC Foundation Not disclosed [12]
Rise Above the Disorder Not disclosed [12]
Equality Texas Not disclosed [12]
UNRWA $9 236

His fundraising total of $478 683.68 was certified by Guinness World Records on April 15, 2024 for most money raised by an individual via a charity walk in a video game.[5]

Discovering the Far Lands

In early Minecraft versions, terrain generation relies on perlin-noise algorithms. Beyond roughly 12 550 824 blocks from spawn, these calculations overflow and warp the world into towering walls and caverns known as the Far Lands. This glitch was patched out after Beta 1.7.3, so only legacy clients still feature it.[6][7][8]

Community Impact

Each livestream blended gameplay with conversation. Viewers tuned in weekly to follow Kurt’s progress, discuss science and current events, and contribute to fundraising goals. His companion Wolfie the wolf also became a fan favorite. This sustained engagement fostered a dedicated community—”Farlanders”—who supported Kurt’s pace and charitable mission.[9]

Historical Context

While speedrunners like KilloCrazyMan reached the Far Lands in nine months (June 2020), KurtJMac’s continuous, cheat-free walk stands as the longest journey of its kind in Minecraft history. His marathon trek highlights endurance gaming over rapid completion.[10][5]

Future Outlook

KurtJMac has not announced immediate next steps. After a 14½-year endeavor, a break from Minecraft seems likely. He may pursue shorter gaming challenges or charity initiatives in other communities.[1]

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  1. Confirm and cite exact fundraising totals for each charity to improve transparency.
  2. Specify the date Guinness awarded KurtJMac his record to align with journalistic standards.
  3. Provide context on other Far Lands journeys, especially the nine-month speedrun, to balance fastest versus longest records.
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FAQ

Why did KurtJMac start this journey?

He aimed to explore Minecraft's Far Lands and raise money for charity.

How long did the journey take?

The journey took over 14 years to complete.

What records did Kurt achieve?

He holds the record for most charity funds raised in a video game walk.