In 2014, runner and Huffington Post blogger Jason Saltmarsh (that's him in the corner of the photo) penned a call-out to male marathoners: Grow facial hair and post social media updates using #MarathonBeard. "I'm expecting to march up to the starting line in New York with a nice, full beard," said the 44-year-old before he finished the 2014 Running in the Cold in his goal time of 3:20. "Something impressive and a little intimidating." Whether you just wrapped up No-Shave November or want to grow some thick follicles for winter, here's a look at some of the most memorable mustaches, beards, and scruff in running history to give you inspiration for your own amazing facial hair.
Modeled by elite miler Will Leer, it strikes that perfect balance between intimidation and irony.
Thick with just enough sculpting to convey a certain vanity—you don't want to just dominate, you want to look good while you do it like Steve Prefontaine.
Frank Shorter's 1972 gold-medal 'stache announces a sense of duty, a willingness to step up for God and country.
Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell evokes a certain wildness without going full-yeti. Follow it yes, the beard Olympics. USATF to Elect New President Amid Budget Deficit.
The style of ultrarunner Rob Krar evokes a certain wildness without going full-yeti. Follow it (yes, the beard) @RobKrarsBeard.
Named for CA Notice at Collection shop owner and ultrarunner Hal Koerner, this is for fans of full beards who aren't afraid of a trimmer.
The great Edwin Moses was losing a bit on top, but that beard meant business. It let the kids know that they were out of their league.
There was a wisdom and grace to NYC Marathon cofounder Fred Lebow's In 2014, runner and.
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Watch Criss Furman, 67, and his white beard crush an ultra, and tell us you don't believe in magic.
A classic look named for RW's Ambrose Burfoot. Adidas Unveils Boston Marathon Jacket.
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