The Fastest Famous People Who Have Completed Marathons, Ranked

Get ready because we’ve compiled a list of the top 30 most prominent stars ever to cross the marathon finish line, and trust us, their results will definitely raise some eyebrows!

According to Roker, the feeling of pride and achievement keeps him going throughout his training. In 2010, he dominated the full 26.2-mile marathon in over seven hours; talk about impressive! Who knows – maybe he’ll inspire you to lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement, too!

While her marathon training wasn’t easy, the “Empire State of Mind” songstress acknowledged that it was still a breeze compared to the daily struggles of the people she was working to support. Now that’s some serious dedication to a great cause!

In 2013, the former Baywatch actress coyly revealed to NY Daily News that she had never run previously. Despite not finishing in record time, she still raised a whopping $288,492 for Sean Penn’s Haitian Relief Fund.

But regardless of whether the Dawson’s Creek alum went incognito or not, her then-husband Tom Cruise and daughter Suri were said to be there at the finish line to greet her. Now that’s some serious family support!

In 2018, the home-design tycoon finished his first marathon at the first-ever Silo District Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K, which he and his wife Joanna created in their hometown of Waco, Texas. The Fixer Upper star made the marathon a tradition and participated in the event again in 2022.

The star has never been much of a runner, but in 2009 Bertinelli started doing it at her trainer Christopher Ross Lane’s insistence. She ran her first half-marathon in Napa while in the “best form of her life” after frequent strength training sessions and brief bouts of jogging.

Princess Beatrice is that royal – and not only did she cross the finish line first – but she also broke a world record in the process. In 2010, she completed the marathon for Children in Crisis, an organization founded by her mother, Sarah Ferguson.

Nonetheless, she enjoyed the experience so much that she ran the New York City Marathon in 2018 with her daughter, Emerson, at her side. Both claimed to have eaten a huge bowl of pasta the night before the race and woke up refreshed and ready to run.

She also said miles 20 to 22 were the hardest because no one was there to cheer her on. Aduba is well-known for her part in the Netflix series Orange is the New Black as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren.

In 2021, Izzard completed 32 marathons in 31 days, raising over $275,000 for charity from a treadmill in her London studio. The Emmy-winning actress’ incredible endurance and commitment to philanthropy have earned her a unique place in the running community.

Since then, he has actively supported various charities through his marathon efforts. Ranked among the fastest celebrity marathoners, Flutie proves that determination and athleticism can go a long way both on the field and in long-distance running.

As an active advocate for mental health, she has used her passion for running to support various causes. Barber’s marathon achievements proved her resilience and made her a favorite among celebrity marathoners.

Carey’s determination and commitment to fitness have transformed his life and health and placed him among the elite global marathoners, demonstrating that anyone can achieve what they want.

Her race performance secured her a spot among top-ranking celebrity marathoners and inspired countless fans to pursue their own fitness goals. Oprah’s dedication to health and wellness continues to impact lives worldwide.

Since then, Astin has been unstoppable, competing in marathons, triathlons, and even full Ironman triathlons. To help others realize their running dreams, the actor set up the Run3rd Alliance, a non-profit organization that offers free training programs and races in elementary schools.

Flay has run the New York City Marathon three times and the London Marathon once, coming close to his goal of the four-hour mark in the NYC Marathon. No wonder Flay looks so fit even though he’s nearing his 60s.

It was during her training years that Erivo found long-distance running as an effective way to keep herself toned and increase her stamina for grueling performance schedules. We now know how she ran the 2016 New York City Marathon after singing the National Anthem!

While she has always loved activities like cycling and swimming, her first marathon was in 2015 in Kenya. The following year, she also became the 13th fastest female in the stair-heavy Great Wall of China Marathon.

Ferrell started his running journey with the New York City marathon and completed Los Angeles, Stockholm, and Boston marathons, clocking faster times at each event. He admitted that his presence in the race left people quite impressed. 

However, while he did not want to attract attention as a celebrity, the cat was out of the bag right at the start. The Before Sunset star got even more attention when he strained his hamstring during the run.

For Mario, running is therapeutic, so he makes sure to join as many marathons as possible. Participating in a marathon helps him stay physically fit and enables him to think during his run.

He gave it all for this marathon and even sought advice from professionals beforehand. The record producer made sure to eat healthy during his entire training period.

The supermodel wanted to challenge herself, and what better way of doing that than by running? So, Karlie first trained for a half marathon, and when she made her way out of it successfully, she participated in a full marathon.

The comedian finished the NYC run in just over four hours, and that’s when he decided to participate in the one the following year. Kevin’s first run helped him raise $300,000 for his charity, Help from the Hart.