Running a marathon is a feat that requires more than just stamina: It takes dedication, resilience and a drive to push personal limits. Celebrities from all corners of entertainment have taken on this challenge, trading red carpets for running shoes to tackle famous races like the New York and Boston Marathons. From accomplished actors and musicians to TV personalities and chefs, these stars not only inspire their fans on screen and stage but also on the streets, proving they have the endurance and heart to go the extra mile. Here are some of the famous faces who have conquered miles of determination.
Bobby Flay
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Bobby Flay, the renowned celebrity chef and restaurateur, brought the same passion he shows in the kitchen to the marathon course. He has run three New York City Marathons (2002, 2006 and 2010), as reported by Runner’s World. He also joined TeamAICR for the 2017 London Marathon, per the American Institute for Cancer Research.
Diplo
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DJ and producer Diplo is known for energetic performances, and he brought that energy to the marathon route as well. In 2023, he completed the LA Marathon, his first full marathon, and later launched Diplo’s Run Club, according to Diplo’s Run Club.
Ellie Kemper
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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Ellie Kemper delighted fans not just with her comedic timing but also with her marathon accomplishments. She ran the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, raising funds for two different nonprofits, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Claire Holt
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Australian-American actress Claire Holt took on the marathon challenge while balancing her busy acting career. She has run in the New York City Marathon 3 times (2022, 2024 and 2025), setting a new personal best at the 2025 Marathon with a time of 3:39:03, per Just Jared.
Cynthia Erivo
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Multi-talented actress and singer Cynthia Erivo has not only wowed audiences on stage and onscreen, but also demonstrated tremendous endurance as a marathon runner. She recently ran the 2026 London Marathon, finishing with a personal best time of 3:21:40, as reported by Billboard.
Ashton Kutcher
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Actor and entrepreneur Ashton Kutcher brought his signature determination to his marathon journey. He ran the 2022 New York City Marathon to raise funds for Thorn, a nonprofit he co-founded, raising over $1 million in the process, according to CNN.
Colin Farrell
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Irish actor Colin Farrell pushed his physical and mental limits by participating in the 2024 Dublin Marathon, where, for the last 2.5 miles, he pushed his friend Emma Fogarty in her wheelchair, as reported by NBC News. Farrell’s goal was to raise money for DEBRA Ireland, a charity supporting people living with the rare skin condition epidermolysis bullosa, per the outlet.
Edward Norton
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Edward Norton, who is as passionate about conservation as he is about acting, ran the 2009 New York City Marathon to raise funds for the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, a Kenya-based conservation organization, per CBS News.
Randall Park
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Comedian and actor Randall Park added “marathon finisher” to his list of accomplishments, taking time outside his prolific television career to train. He completed the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon in support of KultureCity, according to ABC7 New York.
Ryan Reynolds
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Ryan Reynolds traded superhero action for marathon running, using his star power to draw attention to important health causes. He ran the 2008 New York City Marathon in 3 hours 50 minutes to raise funds for Parkinson’s disease research, inspired by both Michael J. Fox and his own father’s battle with the illness, as reported by Look to the Stars.
Kevin Hart
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Comedian Kevin Hart brought his signature charm and motivational energy to the marathon circuit. He ran the 2017 New York City Marathon and donated $50,000 to Marathon Kids, a nonprofit aimed at getting children active, per Marathon Kids.
Alicia Keys
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Grammy-winning musician Alicia Keys has taken up marathons as part of her commitment to mental and physical wellness. She ran the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon to support Keep A Child Alive, a nonprofit she co-founded, according to BET.
Drew Carey
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Beloved game show host Drew Carey laced up running shoes to complete a marathon, a journey he calls life-changing. A former Marine Corps Reserve member, Carey ran the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., finishing with a time of 4:37:11, as noted by the Marine Corps Marathon.
Harry Styles
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Pop superstar Harry Styles added marathon runner to his list of talents, delighting fans with his playful, determined approach to training. He ran the 2025 Berlin Marathon under the pseudonym Sted Sarandos, finishing in under three hours, as reported by NBC News.
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