For some people, the idea of running a marathon is a bucket list item they can’t wait to check off. For others, it’s a life changing accomplishment that they’re extremely proud of. A lot of celebrities use the experience to raise money for charity, or promote their latest venture. With the 2024 Chicago Marathon taking over the city, we’re looking back the Black celebs who’ve run marathons and dominated the 26 mile course.
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Patina Miller – 2024 Chicago
“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” star Patina Miller is no stranger to marathons. The 2024 Chicago race will be her third outing, following the 2022 and 2023 New York marathons.
Alicia Keys – 2015 New York
The 16-time Grammy winner supported the nonprofit organization Keep a Child Alive by taking on New York in 5:50:52
Kevin Hart – 2017 New York
The actor/comedian and avid runner has actually been in multiple marathons. He finished the 2017 New York City Marathon in 4:05:06, while it took him 4:13 to complete the 2018 Chicago Marathon.
Tayshia Adams – 2021 New York
The star from “The Bachelorette” completed her run through the streets of New York in a respectable time of 4:40:24.
Matt James – 2021 New York
The first Black “Bachelor” took on the New York CIty marathon, knocking it out in 5:02:23.
Uzo Aduba – 2015 Boston
The award-winning actress is a marathon veteran, completing the 2013 New York CIty race in 5:17:57, then shaving a little time off to finish the 2015 Boston event in 5:03:24.
Al Roker – 2010 New York
As usual, the TV legend was an inspiration with his 7:09:44 time in the 2010 New York City Marathon.
Lauren Ridloff – 2022 New York
The “Eternals” star raised money for PS347, a public school for hearing-impaired students where she used to teach. She wrapped things up in 4:05:48.
Tiki Barber -2021 New York
The former New York Giants star made another sports memory in the city, finishing the race in 4:47.
Oprah Winfrey – 1994 Marine Corps
Oprah wanted to run a marathon before she turned 40, so she took on the 1994 Marine Corps event, finishing in 4:29:20.
