Marathons have become a popular way to test your strength and endurance. Several famous actors, musicians, and politicians have completed the 26.2 miles of a marathon. One former president even ran the 1993 Houston Marathon in under four hours. This list of celebrities who have run marathons is loosely ranked by fame and popularity.
Who is the most famous person who ran a marathon? Katie Holmes tops our list. She ran the New York Marathon in 2007 with a time of 5:29:58. Oprah Winfrey ran the 1994 Marine Corps Marathon with a finishing time of 4:29:20. She said, “Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.”
Former President George W. Bush ran the 1993 Houston Marathon with a finishing time of 3:44:52. He said, “One of the great things about running - at least when I was free to do it on my own - was the ability to explore and see the natural world. My greatest runs have been those when I just get absorbed by the environment.” Former Vice President Al Gore ran the 1997 Marine Corps Marathon with a finishing time of 4:58:25. Several other politicians have also ran marathons as well.
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Edward Norton
Edward Norton has run several marathons including the 2009 New York Marathon with a finishing time of 3:48:01.
George W. Bush
Former President George W. Bush ran the 1993 Houston Marathon with a finishing time of 3:44:52.
Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes ran the New York Marathon in 2007 with a time of 5:29:58.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey ran the 1994 Marine Corps Marathon with a finishing time of 4:29:20.
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson ran the 2013 New York Marathon with a finishing time of 5:41:03.
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds ran the 2008 New York Marathon with a finishing time of 3:50:xx.
Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin ran the 2005 Humpy's Marathon with a finishing time of 3:59:36.
Sean Combs
Sean Combs ran the 2003 New York Marathon with a finishing time of 4:14:54.
Shia LaBeouf
Shia LaBeouf ran the 2010 Los Angeles Marathon with a finishing time of 4:35:xx.
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell has run several marathons including the 2001 New York Marathon with a finishing time of 5:01:00.