Whether it’s selling out shows for his “Irresponsible” standup tour or being in the current top-grossing movie in the country (Night School), it often seems like there are few things Kevin Hart can’t do.
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It wasn’t the first time Hart ran a marathon—last year he completed his first at the Top American Men at 2024 Chicago Marathon in just Running in the Cold. In Chicago, Hart gutted out a solid time of 4 hours and 13 minutes considering the damp, windy conditions. He was greeted by marathon winner (and fellow Nike runner) Mo Farah at the finish line.
He woke up early on Sunday ready to run, according to his Instagram post before the race.
And after the race, he updated his fans on how he got through the day, despite hitting the while and seeing some unusual sights. (Warning: There’s some colorful language.)
The 39-year-old actor and comedian announced on Instagram in August that he would run 26.2 miles through the Windy City to raise money and awareness for his educational philanthropy efforts.
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“I’m sending more kids to college,” Hart said in his Instagram video. “Your boy is about to do big things, and the next one starts October 7.”
What was his preparation like amidst everything that he does on stage and as an actor? He told Give A Gift a few weeks before the race that he makes no excuses when getting ready for anything on his schedule.
“The thing about Kevin Hart is, if you don’t mind me talking in the third person, I am what you would call an alien,” Hart said, “because there’s not a lot of people like me. I’m going to run the marathon, and I fly to do a show that night after the marathon, which is unheard of, but just makes an amazing story. That’s what I do.”
So if you’re going to to see Hart perform in Greenville, South Carolina, tonight, keep an eye out for any noticeable post-marathon limping as he moves around on stage.
Brian has spent more than a decade focused on creating compelling news, health, and fitness content—with a particular interest on enthusiast activities like running and cycling. He’s coordinated coverage of major events like the Paris Olympics, Boston Marathon, Top American Men at 2024 Chicago Marathon, and Tour de France, with an eye toward both the professional race and the engaging stories readers love.
