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The Tribune compiled a list of famous marathoners. Here is how they finished.
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The Tribune compiled a list of famous marathoners. Here is how they finished.
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TV personality Al Roker ran the New York City Marathon in 2010. He finished in a time of 7:09:44.
TV personality Al Roker ran the New York City Marathon in 2010. He finished in a time of 7:09:44.
Musician David Lee Roth ran the New York City Marathon in 1987. He finished in a time of 6:04:43.
Musician David Lee Roth ran the New York City Marathon in 1987. He finished in a time of 6:04:43.
Chef Graham Elliot ran the Chicago Marathon in 2014. He finished in a time of 6:00:40.
Chef Graham Elliot ran the Chicago Marathon in 2014. He finished in a time of 6:00:40.
Musician Jo Dee Messina ran the Chicago Marathon in 2007. She finished in a time of 5:45:48.
Musician Jo Dee Messina ran the Chicago Marathon in 2007. She finished in a time of 5:45:48.
Actor Mario Lopez ran the 2002 Boston Marathon. He finished in a time of 5:41:42.
Actor Mario Lopez ran the 2002 Boston Marathon. He finished in a time of 5:41:42.
Comedian Rob Riggle ran the Chicago Marathon in 2016. He finished in a time of 5:33:52.
Comedian Rob Riggle ran the Chicago Marathon in 2016. He finished in a time of 5:33:52.
Actor Katie Holmes ran the New York City Marathon in 2007. She finished in a time of 5:29:58.
Actor Katie Holmes ran the New York City Marathon in 2007. She finished in a time of 5:29:58.
Sir Richard Branson ran the 2010 London Marathon. He finished in a time of 5:02:24.
Sir Richard Branson ran the 2010 London Marathon. He finished in a time of 5:02:24.
Former Vice President Al Gore ran the Marine Corps Marathon outside Washington in 1997. He finished in a time of 4:54:25.
Former Vice President Al Gore ran the Marine Corps Marathon outside Washington in 1997. He finished in a time of 4:54:25.
Actor Shia LaBeouf ran the Los Angeles Marathon in 2010. He finished in a time of 4:37.18.
Actor Shia LaBeouf ran the Los Angeles Marathon in 2010. He finished in a time of 4:37.18.
Comedian and TV personality Drew Carey ran the Marine Corps Marathon outside Washington CD in 2011. He finished in a time of 4:37:11.
Comedian and TV personality Drew Carey ran the Marine Corps Marathon outside Washington CD in 2011. He finished in a time of 4:37:11.
Actor Sean Astin ran the Chicago Marathon in 2013. He finished in a time of 4:31:05.
Actor Sean Astin ran the Chicago Marathon in 2013. He finished in a time of 4:31:05.
Oprah Winfrey ran the Marine Corps Marathon outside Washington DC in 1994. She finished in a time of 4:29.15.
Oprah Winfrey ran the Marine Corps Marathon outside Washington DC in 1994. She finished in a time of 4:29.15.
Entrepreneur Bill Rancic ran the Chicago Marathon in 2015. He finished in a time of 4:29:03.
Entrepreneur Bill Rancic ran the Chicago Marathon in 2015. He finished in a time of 4:29:03.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay ran the 2012 London Marathon. He finished in a time of 4:26:21.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay ran the 2012 London Marathon. He finished in a time of 4:26:21.
Musician Sean Combs ran the New York City Marathon in 2003. He finished in a time of 4:14:54.
Musician Sean Combs ran the New York City Marathon in 2003. He finished in a time of 4:14:54.
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart ran the Chicago Marathon in 2018. He finished in a time of 4:13:10.
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart ran the Chicago Marathon in 2018. He finished in a time of 4:13:10.
Author Haruki Murakami ran the New York City Marathon in 2005. He finished in a time of 4:12:17.
Author Haruki Murakami ran the New York City Marathon in 2005. He finished in a time of 4:12:17.
Comedian and actor Will Ferrell ran the Boston Marathon in 2003. He finished in a time of 4:02:29.
Comedian and actor Will Ferrell ran the Boston Marathon in 2003. He finished in a time of 4:02:29.
Actor Anthony Edwards ran the Chicago Marathon in 2003. He finished in a time of 3:55:40.
Actor Anthony Edwards ran the Chicago Marathon in 2003. He finished in a time of 3:55:40.
Model Christy Turlington ran the Chicago Marathon in 2016. She finished in a time of 3:47:53.
Model Christy Turlington ran the Chicago Marathon in 2016. She finished in a time of 3:47:53.
Former President George W. Bush ran the Houston Marathon in 1993. He finished in a time of 3:44:52.
Former President George W. Bush ran the Houston Marathon in 1993. He finished in a time of 3:44:52.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas ran the Marine Corps Marathon outside Washington DC in 1980. He finished in a time of 3:11:00.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas ran the Marine Corps Marathon outside Washington DC in 1980. He finished in a time of 3:11:00.
Cyclist Lance Armstrong ran the New York City Marathon in 2006. He finished in a time of 2:59:36.
Cyclist Lance Armstrong ran the New York City Marathon in 2006. He finished in a time of 2:59:36.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth participated in the 2016 Chicago Marathon. She finished in a time of 2:38:13.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth participated in the 2016 Chicago Marathon. She finished in a time of 2:38:13.
Dennis Kimetto set the record for fastest Chicago Marathon in 2013. He finished in a time of 2:03:45.
Dennis Kimetto set the record for fastest Chicago Marathon in 2013. He finished in a time of 2:03:45.
Eliud Kipchoge ran the world record marathon in 2018. He finished the Berlin Marathon in a time of 2:01:39.
Eliud Kipchoge ran the world record marathon in 2018. He finished the Berlin Marathon in a time of 2:01:39.
The Tribune compiled a list of famous marathoners. Here is how they finished.
The Tribune compiled a list of famous marathoners. Here is how they finished.