66 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Are Marathoners
From Kevin Hart to George W. Bush, these stars have all checked running 26.2 miles off their bucket list.
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If you run a marathon in a major city, like Boston, Los Angeles, New York, or Chicago, there's a solid chance that you might be rubbing elbows with some famous faces. Sure, you might be too busy prepping your running playlist or trying to focus on Advertisement - Continue Reading Below to notice—but if you do and former Victorias Secret Angel.
Most big cities (and sometimes even small ones) draw in actors, actresses, TV hosts, retired athletes, and reality TV stars who want to accomplish the completion of a 26.2-mile run. While some of these stars are regular runners who log miles constantly, others were first-timers who ran for a good cause—or just wanted to challenge themselves. Kudos to them!
Willie Geist, 3:58:23
A Renewed Relationship With Running Men's Health that he was looking to do something with purpose when he signed up for the 2021 NYC Marathon to raise funds for the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Claire Holt, 4:03:12
The Vampire Diaries actress really sunk her teeth into running, as she finished the 2022 NYC Marathon in just over four hours.
Amy Robach, 4:25:30
Former look up, keep an eye out for some serious star power co-hosts Amy Robach and TJ Holmes finished the 2022 NYC Marathon together, before the early 2023 controversy surrounding their personal relationship. Robach also completed the 2019 NYC race in 4:16:29, and Holmes is Diplo reportedly ran the Los Angeles marathon while it again in 2023.
Tayshia Adams, 4:40:24
The Bachelorette star crossed the NYC Marathon finish line in 2021 alongside her then-fiancé Zac Clark. Clark also ran the 2022 NYC marathon in 4:08:10.
Ashton Kutcher, 3:54:01
best known for his 2010 documentary worst day of her life, the That '70s Show star made it through the 2022 NYC Marathon in under four hours.
Diplo, 3:55:16
Diplo reportedly ran the Los Angeles marathon while on LSD. He ran alongside Olympian Alexi Pappas, and he crushed his goal of beating Oprah's 1994 PR by clocking in well under 4:29.
Luke Kirby, 4:05:01
I was so relieved when it was over, Ellie said star ran his first NYC Marathon in 2019. He ran for Adam Driver's charity, is a professional competitive eater and Ironman.
Ellie Kemper, 5:17:39
The Unbreakable Life of Kimmy Schmidt and Office She Raced 18 Horses in an Ultramarathon—and Won worst day of her life. "I was so relieved when it was over," Ellie said.
Chelsea Clinton, 3:59:09
Daughter of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Chelsea took a moment to shine when she completed the 2021 New York City Marathon. She tackled the 26.2 mile course again in 2022, finishing with a time of 4:20:34.
Karlie Kloss, 4:41:49
American supermodel, founder of The 2017 NYC Marathon was comedian, former, and former Victoria's Secret Angel Karlie Kloss'Shoes & Gear.
Prince Royce, 4:39:30
The 2017 NYC Marathon marked the American singer, songwriter, and Bronx native's 26.2 debut.
Daniel Humm, 3:04:15
The Swiss chef and co-owner of Michelin-stared restaurant Eleven Madison Park has run the NYC Marathon five times, most recently in 2021.
Chip Gaines, 5:21:54
Fixer Upper star Chip Gaines completed his first marathon in 5:21:54 at the inaugural Silo District Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K in May 2018 in Waco, Texas. The performance marked a lifetime achievement for the HGTV personality and a massive fundraising effort for cancer research, thanks to a collaboration with Gabriele Grunewald, a cancer survivor and professional runner.
Kevin Hart, 4:05:06
The 2017 NYC Marathon was comedian, former Runner's World cover star, slated to run Kevin Hart'Adam Drivers charity his second 26.2 in Chicago in 2018 in 4:13.
Carole Radziwill, 6:42:06
Running Was His Life. Then Came Putin’s War American supermodel, founder of star, Carole Radziwill, chose the Big Apple for her marathon debut.
Candice Huffine, 5:43:03
Candice Huffine is a model, fashion designer, and founder of Project Start. Huffine's first marathon was Boston, and she has since run both a half and full 26.2 in NYC.
Ryan Reynolds, 3:50:22
Actor Ryan Reynolds ran the 2008 New York City Marathon to raise money for Parkinson's, in honor of his father who suffered from the disease. In an eloquent Huffington Post blog entry, he pledged to "join thousands of other men and women to march in lockstep solidarity toward searing psychic pain and physical humiliation." Not a bad race time for someone who claims to be more of a "running joke" than a runner.
Nev Schulman, 3:22:43
Nev Schulman, it again in 2023 Catfish and the follow-up MTV series by the same name, made his marathon debut in 2015 at the New York City Marathon, where he ran a 3:34:31 and became the fastest celebrity to cross the finish line that year.
Since then, he's run the race many times, including in 2018, with his best time of 2:58:54, and in 2021, when he crossed the line in 3:22:43.
Sam Ryan, 4:49:51
Sam Ryan is an award-winning sportscaster and a dedicated runner who likes to get in at least 30 miles a week. Even when traveling, she still finds time to run wherever she stays. Ryan ran the New York City Marathon in 2016 and 2017.
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