Matt Parker World Marathon Challenge Fundraiser for the Chase Academy Update

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As mentioned in our previous post, Aire Technologies was a proud sponsor of the Matt Parker World Marathon Challenge Fundraiser for the Chase Academy. From January 31-February 6, 2026, Matt ran the World Marathon Challenge (7 Marathons in 7 Continents in 7 Days) to raise funds for The Chase Academy—a school in South Daytona, Florida, dedicated to students with ASD. The academy has outgrown its building and needs help to open its doors to more students.

Totaling 183.4 miles across all seven continents in just one week, every mile Matt ran moved the students of the Chase Academy toward the bigger and better facility they need.

Most people will never run a single marathon in their lives, let alone run marathons that circle the globe, and only a small fraction ever get the chance to travel to every continent. That’s part of what makes Matt’s journey so extraordinary. Along the way, he faced dramatic weather swings, from the brutal cold of Antarctica to the heat and humidity of more temperate regions, adding yet another layer of difficulty to an already superhuman feat. If the weather wasn’t a fierce enough opponent, runners also faced little recovery time between races, and even a stomach virus that began to spread early into the week.

Aire Technologies was proud to have sponsored Matt on this journey to raise funds for an incredible cause.

Matt’s Race Results:

  1. January 31 (Ultima Base, Antarctica): 11th in men’s, 15th overall (5:51:28)

  2. February 1 (Cape Town, Africa): 9th in men’s, 10th overall (3:44:54)

  3. February 2 (Perth, Australia): 16th in men’s, 21st overall (4:58:44)

  4. February 3 (Dubai, UAE, Asia): 16th in men’s, 22nd overall (4:52:27)

  5. February 4 (Madrid, Spain, Europe): 19th in men’s, 25th overall (4:53:28)

  6. February 5 (Fortaleza, Brazil, South America): 9th in men’s, 13th overall (4:37:20)

  7. February 6 (Miami, Florida, North America): 16th in men’s, 20th overall (4:48:07)

If you haven’t made a donation and would like to, there’s still time to help the Chase Academy reach its goal. You can donate now at bit.ly/3NHaANY.

Support the Matt Parker World Marathon Challenge Fundraiser for the Chase Academy

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Aire Technologies is proud to sponsor the Matt Parker World Marathon Challenge Fundraiser for the Chase Academy! From January 31 through February 6, 2026, Matt Parker is taking on the World Marathon Challenge. He will run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days to raise money for the Chase Academy.

The Chase Academy is a school in South Daytona, Florida, for children with ASD (autism spectrum disorder). The academy was formed in 2006 by concerned parents, educational professionals, and volunteers who have all lent their expertise to develop an educational program designed specifically to meet the individual needs of students with high-functioning ASD within a welcoming, secure environment, sensitive to the aspects of ASD that cause students to be uncomfortable at a traditional school. Through their great success, they have outgrown their current building and had to temporarily stop accepting students. Our sponsorship and Matt’s dedication will assist them in attaining their new school building.

Matt is the owner of Parker Engineering & Mechanical, Inc., an HVAC Mechanical Contractor who installs high-quality HVAC systems for multi-family and large residential construction projects, such as apartment complexes, condominiums, retirement, student housing, and hotels. Parker Engineering has been a long-term partner with Aire Technologies for their life safety devices.

Each race in the challenge covers 26.2 miles (standard marathon length), totaling 183.4 miles! The longest flights are over 15 hours between marathons. In most cases, the participants will be running within an hour of landing, on little to no sleep. For some races, runners will have fewer than 14 hours to recover before running the next marathon on the next continent.

The South American race in Brazil on February 5 will be Aire Technologies sponsored day, and Matt will be wearing an Aire Technologies shirt while shouting out Aire Tech on social media.

Challenge Schedule:

  1. January 31 (Antarctica): Marathon in Ultima Base
  2. February 1 (Africa): Marathon in Cape Town, South Africa
  3. February 2 (Australia): Marathon in Perth
  4. February 3 (Asia): Marathon in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. February 4 (Europe): Marathon in Madrid, Spain
  6. February 5 (South America): Marathon in Fortaleza, Brazil
  7. February 6 (North America): Marathon in Miami, Florida

All donations are generously being matched by Matt and another one of his companies, ICED Cap. So far, he has raised more than $40,000 towards the Chase Academy’s new facility.

  • Matt Parker will match individual donations by 50%
  • ICED Cap will match the other 50%
  • Matching will be up to a combined total of $25,000
  • All donations will 100% go to The Chase Academy

Join us in supporting Matt and the Chase Academy by following his journey, consider making a donation, and be sure to watch for Aire Tech shirt day! Click here to donate and make a difference.

Join Aire Technologies at the 2024 AHR Expo

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Join Aire Technologies at the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago, Illinois, on January 22-24, 2024, at booth #S8110.  See the latest products from Ductmate, Aire Technologies, GreenSeam, and Linx Industries, and learn how DMI is your one source for infinite solutions.

The AHR Expo brings together manufacturers and suppliers of all sizes and specialties to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology. It’s the industry’s best place for OEMs, engineers, contractors, facility operators, architects, educators, and other professionals to experience everything new in HVACR and build the vital relationships that grow businesses and careers.

We hope to see you there! Learn more about the AHR Expo at ahrexpo.com.