Congratulations to Heather Ziegler (MM3086) for being a 2026 inductee into the Marathon Maniacs Hall of Fame. Congratulations and welcome to the class of 2026! She reached Hall of Fame Eligibility by completing 333 – Lifetime Marathons / Ultras. The criteria to be eligible for the Hall of Fame can be found here Heather Ziegler (MM3086)–Continue reading “2026 Marathon Maniacs Hall of Fame Inductee Heather Zeigler”
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Celebrating the Completion of Three 50 States Marathon Journeys
Cyd Antang-Plotkin, Matt Johnston, and Karen Simmons have all achieved significant milestones in their running journeys by completing the challenge of finishing marathons in all 50 states. Cyd celebrated her second full round on May 15th, while Matt and Karen reached their 50 states completions on May 11th and May 8th, respectively. These achievements were all recognized during the Mainly Marathons Prairie Series. Congratulations to all three for their remarkable accomplishments in endurance running!
Louisiana Marathon 15th: Maniacs & 50 Staters Unite in the Cold
The Louisiana Marathon celebrated its 15th anniversary, and Jun Ulama proudly completed it for the third time. Many friends from the Marathon Maniacs and 50 States Marathon Club participated, despite the unusually cold weather. Ulama expressed enjoyment of the event and offered special congratulations to his friend Cade Remsburg, who achieved the remarkable milestone of finishing the 50 States Marathon for the sixth time. Ulama’s post reflects camaraderie and enthusiasm within the running community, highlighting both personal and shared achievements.
Marathon Maniacs Class of 2025
Welcome to the new members of the Marathon Maniacs for the year 2025. The community is excited to have you join, and we look forward to sharing experiences and supporting each other in our marathon journeys. Photo credit goes to the Marathon Maniacs Asylum website.
1200 Marathons Reached
Kevin Brosi (MM94) achieved a significant milestone by completing his 1200th full marathon at the Mainly Marathons Alaska Series in Juneau, Alaska, on August 5th, 2025. This accomplishment highlights his dedication to long-distance running. Congratulations to Kevin for this remarkable achievement! Photo and post credit to Mainly Marathons.
Reaching An Epic Milestone: 700th Marathon and 9th 50 State Finish
Clyde Shank (MM1383) celebrated completing his 700th full marathon and achieving his 9th round of finishing marathons in all 50 states. He completed the MainlyMarathons New England Series, running 11 marathons in 11 days. The final course featured asphalt with rolling hills, experiencing mid-50s temperatures and light rain along the way.
Ed Childress Celebrates 250 Marathons at Star Racing Granite Marathon
Congratulations to Ed Childress, our Maniac/Fanatic Austin Ambassador, for completing his 250th marathon at the Star Racing Granite Marathon in Nashua, NH. This milestone highlights his dedication and passion for running. Photo and post credit to Jc Santa Teresa.
From Iridium to Ruthenium: Olivia Medina’s 13-State Marathon Triumph
Olivia Medina (MM7842) has achieved the Ruthenium Maniac Level by completing 13 marathons in 13 states within a year. Upon logging into her Maniac profile, she recognized her advancement from 4-Star Iridium to 5-Star Ruthenium Maniac. Congratulations to Olivia for this impressive accomplishment!
Boston Marathon Conquered: Gregory Rouson’s Six Star Medal Celebration
Gregory Rouson celebrates completing his 26th lifetime marathon and finishing the Boston Marathon, marking his achievement in the Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Medal Challenge. He describes the Boston course as the toughest of all majors, appreciating the immense crowd support. Despite a long journey, he finds it rewarding.